The company’s board of directors authorizes the extension of an existing buyback program, which is subject to market conditions.
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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.
Beckett’s Castle in Cape Elizabeth selling for over $3 million
Before it was restored, the 1874 structure became known for claims of paranormal activity, including an invisible force that supposedly pulled paintings off walls.
Bull-riding competition in Portland draws fans, some protesters
Thousands attend while a few animal-rights demonstrators stand outside in protest.
Phone scammer posing as York County deputy
The caller, sometimes calling himself ‘Sgt. Jackson’ or ‘Dep. Timothy Cook,’ threatens to issue an arrest warrant if the victim doesn’t pay a fine.
Maine election system not targeted by Russian hackers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirms that Maine was not among the 21 states affected by hacking attempts.
Portland ad agency shines with new L.L. Bean ‘invisible ink’ ad
The New York Times insert produced by The Via Agency is readable only when taken outdoors.
Maine home sales get late-summer boost
Both sales volume and median sale price increased in August from a year earlier.
Senate-passed defense bill contains tens of millions in spending on Maine projects
The naval shipyard in Kittery, the National Guard in Presque Isle and possibly BIW would benefit, but differences with the House version still must be reconciled.
Hundreds attend funeral for Marine from Bethel killed in a training exercise
‘We are so proud of him and everything he accomplished,’ the father of Capt. Benjamin Robert Cross says at the memorial service on Saturday.
Verizon Wireless is dropping 213 rural Maine customers
Those affected are outside Verizon’s network and roam on a network operated by Portland-based Wireless Partners.