Panelists at the fourth annual Maine Startup and Create Week conference in Portland seek new solutions for the treatment and prevention of abuse.
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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Downsizing at Maine job placement centers spurred by strong economy
Low participation in a federally funded program for the long-term unemployed is forcing up to 10 layoffs.
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Jefferson-based vintner takes home $100,000 prize on ‘Greenlight Maine’
Judges choose Bluet, a maker of sparkling wine made from wild blueberries, out of the 26 contestants in the entrepreneurial game show’s second season.
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Delayed orders continue to frustrate L.L. Bean customers
The Freeport-based retailer said in April that it was experiencing temporary problems because of a systems upgrade.
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Larger communities pass $50 million technology bond; vote total unknown
The official statewide vote tally probably won’t be known for several more days.
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Bon-Ton department store at Maine Mall will close in August
The company’s CEO cites ‘weak mall traffic trends’ in general, and 55 employees will lose their jobs.
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Plan to combine health care systems into one advances at MaineHealth
The boards of nine of the nonprofit’s 10 members approve a plan to get feedback from the communities served by MaineHealth affiliates before a final decision is made in the fall.
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Moody’s downgrades bond rating for owner of Mercy Hospital
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems says the low credit rating that stems from a $34.3 million loss in its 2016 fiscal year ‘has no effect on care delivery.’
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Good To-Go of Kittery wins $50,000 in annual LaunchPad competition
The maker of gourmet deyhydrated meals for hikers wins top prize in the contest, which is designed to give early-stage Maine businesses a boost.
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Insurer says lax federal enforcement of ACA mandate fueling jump in individual rates
Community Health Options says the shift by the Trump administration is partly to blame for the nearly 20 percent increase it’s seeking for certain premiums.