Both sales volume and median sale price increased in August from a year earlier.
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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Senate-passed defense bill contains tens of millions in spending on Maine projects
The naval shipyard in Kittery, the National Guard in Presque Isle and possibly BIW would benefit, but differences with the House version still must be reconciled.
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FocusMaine hires first president to execute job-growth plan
The economic development group based in Portland hopes to create sustainable job growth in sectors like agriculture, aquaculture and biopharmaceuticals.
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Hundreds attend funeral for Marine from Bethel killed in a training exercise
‘We are so proud of him and everything he accomplished,’ the father of Capt. Benjamin Robert Cross says at the memorial service on Saturday.
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Planning Board approves modified Munjoy Hill condo project
The project was reduced in height after residents complained about obstructed views from an adjacent park.
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Verizon Wireless is dropping 213 rural Maine customers
Those affected are outside Verizon’s network and roam on a network operated by Portland-based Wireless Partners.
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Maine natives living in the Caribbean blown away by Irma’s destruction
Steve Morton of Brunswick spent a ‘terrifying night’ on St. Thomas, and Lisa MacVane of Raymond watched palm trees snap off and fly like bullets on St. Maarten.
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Executive director of Maine health care advocacy group to step down
Emily Brostek, who has led efforts by Consumers for Affordable Health Care since 2014, decides to pursue other opportunities.
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Verizon Wireless is canceling some Mainers’ mobile service
The company said its decision affects ‘a small group of customers.’
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Portland engineering firm lands $30 million Navy contract
Colby Co. Engineering LLC has done previous design and engineering work for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Bath Iron Works.