A woman’s clash with a deceptive online seller of beauty products leads back to Ship-Right Solutions, which handles returns for the company.
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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Bangor Savings gets approval to buy New Hampshire bank
Regulators and shareholders of Granite Bank have signed off on the $45 million transaction.
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Maine tech firm Plixer says being acquired has it poised for growth
The Kennebunk-based provider of computer network analytics was acquired by Battery Ventures, a Boston-based investment firm with over $1 billion in capital.
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Maine’s January unemployment rate declined slightly to 3 percent
The state’s jobless rate has been below 4 percent for a record 26 consecutive months.
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L.L. Bean joins major retailers raising gun purchase age to 21
Other firearms dealers in Maine say they will continue selling rifles to buyers as young as 18.
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UNE hires new provost
Joshua Hamilton, provost of Rhode Island College, will take over the job on April 15.
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Company at heart of contentious UMaine power deal pulls out
With ConEdison Solutions’ withdrawal, the opportunity to negotiate a contract for a lucrative project to power the Orono campus will go to runner-up Honeywell International, university officials say.
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Maine home prices jumped 5.3% in January
Sales volume was mostly flat last month as a result of low inventory.
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Workers’ comp losses expected to decline 12% in Maine
The decrease could save businesses up to $27 million on insurance premiums.
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BIW laying off 60 electricians, but expects to rehire them
The company will encourage workers to apply for positions as shipfitters until demand for electrical work increases.