Charles L. Pettigrow was serving a sentence for two counts of theft and eluding an officer, the Department of Corrections says.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Unpiloted boat circles for hours after fishing mishap off Biddeford
The craft’s two occupants were thrown into the water after turning hard to avoid a buoy, the Coast Guard says.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland’s Vets First Choice receives $223 million investment
The Portland-based veterinary health tech firm says it will use the funds to expand globally and add services.
Posted inBusiness, News
Anthem defends request for 21% rate hike for Affordable Care Act plans
A shrinking pool of healthy policyholders and political turmoil add up to increased risk, the health insurer tells a state panel.
Posted inBusiness
Portland technology firm BlueTarp quietly taking off as growing business
The business-to-business credit service provider has signed major clients and intends to hire 55 more people this year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Housing market frenzy frustrates potential buyers in Maine
Low inventory and increased buyer demand in southern Maine has made the process of buying a home more painful than ever.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland tool maker creates jewelry-tool hybrid
Called Tülry, the product contains a variety of tools that can be worn like a necklace.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Venture capital investment in Maine dropped off in 2016
A report says the three deals that year totaled $6.4 million, well below the five deals and $72.8 million in 2015, and there was only one deal through June of 2017.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Suspicious text prompts closure of Portland-area KeyBank branches
Police said Windham officials received word of ‘a possible robbery today.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Medical Center and partners receive $20 million NIH grant
The grant from the Natiional Institutes of Health will be used to create a regional center for disease research.