Acquisition of the Maine business, founded in 1997, expands the pet supplies line of Denver-based The Kyjen Co.
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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Fluke accident takes a devastating toll, but Iraq veteran perseveres
Michael Liscomb was so worn down by the years of pain and multiple surgeries that he actually welcomed being told he might lose his leg.
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Backers of failed Question 1 now turn toward paid sick leave
While not abandoning the push for subsidized home care, the Maine People’s Alliance has launched a new effort to mandate sick leave for all Maine workers.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Question 1 proposal for tax-funded home care headed for defeat
More than 60 percent of counted votes were against the home care referendum, with 72 percent of precincts reporting.
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UMaine system Early College program seeks to fill gaps in Maine’s workforce
The program, which allows high school students to earn up to a year’s worth of college credits, is gaining in popularity.
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Idexx reports 11 percent revenue growth in third quarter
The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics firm also reported a 33 percent increase in net income compared with a year earlier.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Kittery-based dehydrated meal startup poised for growth
Good To-Go has expanded its production facility, hired new staff and is undergoing a USDA inspection.
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Wex posts big numbers in 3rd quarter
The South Portland payment technology firm continues this year’s rapid growth.
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Sanford rug maker wins special designation that likely saves jobs in Sanford
Flemish Master Weavers, which employs 130, had said it might have to cease manufacturing if it did not receive the foreign trade zone status that exempts it from a steep tariff on yarn.
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Portland startup selling restaurant kiosks receives $1.2 million boost
The company, called Minnow, will use the venture capital funding to accelerate product development and marketing of its high-tech food order ‘pickup pods.’