Purchases of existing single-family homes rose 3.4% in October and the median price hit $215,000, up 4.9%.
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.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Florida’s new dog-racing ban puts more greyhounds on track for adoption in Maine
The Maine Greyhound Placement Service is expecting a surge in former racing dogs needing new homes as their southern owners get out of the racing business.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Cumberland County picks consultant to develop broadband ‘playbook’
James W. Sewall Co. of Old Town will look at need, demand and costs to guide communities that want to work together to create networks.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Small-business lending drops sharply in Maine in 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration said 2017 was a record year, and that fewer businesses borrowed in 2018 because of economic growth.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
ImmuCell boosts revenue in 3rd quarter
But the Portland-based animal health company still has a net loss due to research and development expenses.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Planet Dog retail store in Portland will stay independent, despite acquisition
The parent company’s manufacturing and wholesale operations are sold to a pet products distributor based in Denver.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Planet Dog of Westbrook purchased by Denver pet products company
Acquisition of the Maine business, founded in 1997, expands the pet supplies line of Denver-based The Kyjen Co.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
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.