Joshua Hamilton, provost of Rhode Island College, will take over the job on April 15.
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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Regulators to take closer look at complaints of overbilling by CMP
Following dozens of complaints, the issue has been placed on the Public Utilities Commission’s agenda for Tuesday.
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Company at heart of contentious UMaine power deal pulls out
With ConEdison Solutions’ withdrawal, the opportunity to negotiate a contract for a lucrative project to power the Orono campus will go to runner-up Honeywell International, university officials say.
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Maine home prices jumped 5.3% in January
Sales volume was mostly flat last month as a result of low inventory.
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Wex continued blistering growth in 2017, with revenue up 23 percent
The South Portland company also reports net income of $159.2 million, up 177 percent from the previous year.
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Workers’ comp losses expected to decline 12% in Maine
The decrease could save businesses up to $27 million on insurance premiums.
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BIW laying off 60 electricians, but expects to rehire them
The company will encourage workers to apply for positions as shipfitters until demand for electrical work increases.
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Maine Small Business Development Centers advised 1,400 people in 2017
The program has benefited the state’s economy for 40 years by nurturing thousands of entrepreneurs and startups.
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L.L. Bean ends unlimited return policy, blaming increasing abuse
Executives say a growing number of customers were returning worn-out items years after they were purchased, in part because of the company’s own marketing.
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Immucell’s sales increase 9 percent, but it still takes a small net loss
The Portland-based company’s revenues hit $10.4 million in 2017, but it spent $2 million on developing new products.