The development program will continue despite criticism over costs and a lack of accountability, but with better reporting on the extent of job creation.
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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Portland developer of digital therapeutics for patients raises $5.3 million
The investment will allow MedRhythms to launch a platform that focuses on creating prescription products for people with neurological injuries and diseases.
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Luke’s Lobster set to open seafood-buying operation on Portland Pier
The company says it will begin buying and shipping lobster this week and eventually will create berths for lobstermen.
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Portland-based Winxnet merges with San Diego tech firm
The combined company will be based in Portland and led by Winxnet co-founder and CEO Chris Claudio.
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Head of lab in Bar Harbor wins $12 million research grant
The National Institutes of Health grant will allow the MDI Biological Laboratory to continue research on regenerating lost or damaged tissues and organs.
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Immigrants describe cold reception from Maine employers
A panel of skilled immigrant entrepreneurs in Portland said they had to start their own businesses because no one would hire them.
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York man gets 4 years in prison for defrauding investment clients
William Bischoff, 76, pleaded guilty in March to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme and failure to pay federal income taxes.
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Maine home sales dipped slightly in May, but median price shot up 10 percent
Tight housing inventory in the state continued to limit sales and push costs higher for buyers, according to Maine Listings.
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Maine industry leaders embrace new health insurance options for business groups
Critics say changes announced Tuesday by the Trump administration will hurt the Affordable Care Act market and promote shoddy plans.
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Maine Magazine group’s new owners pledge to build culture free of sexual harassment
When the magazine’s former owner and publisher was accused recently of making unwanted sexual advances, the company lost sponsors and canceled events as a result of the allegations.