The health care system says its new name will reflect its current reach, which extends beyond eastern Maine.
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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Maine unemployment rate ticked up slightly in August
The preliminary, seasonally adjusted estimate of 3.2 percent is higher than July’s rate but still lower than a year earlier.
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August continues ‘banner year’ for Maine home sales
Sales volume was up by 6 percent and the median price increased by 7 percent from a year earlier.
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Manhunt still underway for escaped murderer
Arnold Nash, serving a 45-year sentence for murder and robbery, escaped from the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston on Thursday night.
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FCC chairman defends net neutrality repeal in Portland speech
Ajit Pai addresses a Maine Heritage Policy Center fundraiser on Friday as part of a New England road tour.
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New tax law to benefit low-income Mainers, avoid complications for companies
The state has now conformed with the federal tax code, providing $76 million in tax relief for individuals and businesses and making filing easier.
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MedRhythms completes $5 million funding round
The Portland-based startup aims to help patients with brain injuries recover walking functions.
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Time & Temperature Building, a neglected Portland landmark, going up for auction
Tenants of the historic downtown office property said they are hopeful that a new owner will revitalize the high-rise.
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August was hottest on record in Portland
The average temperature was 72.2 degrees, 4.2 degrees above normal, the National Weather Service says.
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Dead fish continue to wash up on Old Orchard Beach for the 2nd day
The two-day die-off of menhaden was the result of commercial fishing activity and predation by larger fish, the Maine Marine Patrol says.