J. Craig Anderson

Staff Writer

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.

Latest

Published
March 9, 2022

Spectrum doubling its base internet speed for customers in Portland

The move is part of an effort to boost basic-plan speeds this year in all markets in the company’s 41-state service area.
Published
March 3, 2022

Maine awards $5 million in relief grants to small businesses

More than 380 small businesses across the state will receive up to $50,000 each through the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
Published
March 1, 2022

Maine Community Foundation names new president and CEO

Incoming chief executive Deborah Ellwood is a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine.
Published
February 18, 2022

Maine CDC warns of potentially tainted infant formula

No cases of illness have been reported in Maine, but some of the affected formula was distributed to the state.
Published
February 2, 2022

Seattle-based consulting firm Slalom to open Portland office, hire 100 workers

Slalom said it is the fourth largest information technology services provider in Greater Boston and is heavily focused on community service.
Published
February 1, 2022

Maine banks team up to launch worker recruitment campaign

Amid the state’s labor shortage, Maine banks are struggling to hire enough workers to meet their needs.
Published
December 21, 2021

Portland law firm Verrill to ‘combine’ with Boston firm

Neither firm is buying the other, but the combined entity will operate under the Verrill name.
Published
December 21, 2021

Mallside retail center in South Portland sold for $20 million

The buyer, Wood Hill Realty Associates LLC, plans to make improvements to the property, including a parking lot renovation.
Published
November 19, 2021

Deadline approaches for Maine small employer relief grants

Grants ranging from $250 to $50,000 are available for Maine small businesses and nonprofits that have struggled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
November 18, 2021

Skiing, child care, ‘biochar’ and kelp: Brunswick-based CEI releases annual impact report

The mission-driven financial institution assisted 95 mostly Maine-based business clients with $35.8 million in financing during the 12 months ending Sept. 30.

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