J. Craig Anderson – Page 76

Portland Press Herald

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.

Business, Local & State, News

L.L. Bean offers retirement buyouts to trim workforce by 10%

by J. Craig Anderson February 9, 2017February 10, 2017

The Freeport-based retailer is rolling out other changes to its benefits as it seeks to free up cash to expand.

Business, Local & State, News

Startup accelerator gets vital help for businesses under new partnership

by J. Craig Anderson February 8, 2017

Through Portland-based Venture Hall, Unum and MaineHealth will provide expertise on insurance, worker benefits and products to new companies in development.

Business, Local & State

Community Health Options reports 2016 loss more than expected

by J. Craig Anderson February 7, 2017February 10, 2017

The Lewiston-based provider of insurance under the Affordable Care Act says it had fewer customers than expected last year, contributing to the $58 million loss.

Business, Local & State

Report highlights economic contribution of Maine nonprofits

by J. Craig Anderson February 6, 2017February 10, 2017

The roughly 6,500 entities contribute about $11 billion a year and employ 95,000 people, a new report says.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland businesses go hot or cold on Super Bowl Sunday night

by J. Craig Anderson February 5, 2017February 10, 2017

Old Port bars were bustling with football fans, but most sit-down places simply shut down.

Local & State, News, Politics

Protest group accuses Collins of hard-right turn after Trump’s election

by J. Craig Anderson February 5, 2017February 10, 2017

But a spokeswoman for Maine’s senior U.S. senator disputes the allegation, saying she makes the best decisions she can ‘regardless of political pressure from either side.’

Local & State, News

‘Messy storm’ expected to hit Maine on Tuesday

by J. Craig Anderson February 5, 2017February 10, 2017

The National Weather Service forecasts 4-6 inches of snow in the Portland area and up to a foot farther north, followed by sleet, freezing rain and rain.