More were sold in 2017 than any year on record, though tight inventory kept totals down – and prices surging – in Cumberland and York counties.
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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High-profile advocate for entrepreneurs admits inappropriate behavior toward 2 women
Two organizations sever ties with Jess Knox, and one accuser describes his conduct as ‘innuendo and attempted physical contact.’
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Five Maine hospitals get top ratings for quality, safety
The ratings come from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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Maine employers dispute IRS penalties under ACA
Several businesses are being fined wrongly under the employer mandate, tax experts say.
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Hannaford launches digital rewards program
My Hannaford Rewards delivers personalized coupons and store credit for buying Hannaford brands.
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Biddeford maker of ultralight outdoors gear raises $1.1 million
Hyperlite Mountain Gear says it will use the round of financing to expand production and R&D.
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Southern Maine’s real estate market still riding high, experts say
But headwinds from a stalled marijuana industry and an abundance of hotels in Portland could slow further growth, say presenters at the Maine Real Estate and Development Association forecasting conference.
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Mercy Hospital receives $5 million gift toward new hospital
Two donations from the Sisters of Mercy will help fund the new hospital on the Fore River medical campus and create a permanent endowment.
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Maine officials say tax cuts should prompt lower utility rates
It is unclear when rates would be lowered and by how much, regulators say.
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Camden National Bank gets tax cut, and its employees get bonuses
Maine’s largest community bank says full-time employees will get $1,000 and part-timers will get $750.