Woodrow Cross built his business into one of New England’s largest insurers – and a partner of the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins – while also being a major community supporter.
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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Trump’s tweet undoes L.L. Bean’s effort to avoid political spotlight
His message in support of donor Linda Bean and the company – the target of a group’s call for a boycott – draws national attention.
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Wex expands service in Canada
The South Portland company will use Canadian fueling stations obtained through a recent acquisition.
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Wex expands service in Canada
The South Portland company will use Canadian fueling stations obtained through a recent acquisition.
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In milestone, Idexx becomes sole Maine-based company on S&P 500 Index
The Westbrook-based animal health diagnostics company is only the second publicly-traded business from the state to ever be included in the bellwether index.
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Casco Bay Vending acquires two Maine-based competitors
The Lewiston-based company said all three firms agreed that the acquisition would protect jobs and services from out-of-state consolidators.
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Obscure law thwarts eateries’ attempts to boost workers’ wages with service charge
With rare exceptions, Maine eateries are prohibited from adding service charges to bills in lieu of tips.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Ice fishing season gets strong start, thanks to cold December
Fisheries biologists say there are already great opportunities to catch trout and other fish in southern and central Maine.
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UNE fast-tracks courses in digital sciences to upgrade Maine workforce
The Portland campus will offer accelerated courses beginning in January to help meet employers’ need for tech-savvy workers.
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NBT Bank chooses leader of Maine expansion as new president and CEO
John Watt opened the bank’s Portland headquarters in 2014 and assembled a team of local bankers.