Only about 12 percent of MasterCard’s Portland ATMs are equipped with the high-security readers.
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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ImmuCell closes on $3.5 million private funding round
The Portland animal health products maker said the money will allow it to complete a $20 million expansion.
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Maine’s wood innovators gathering to explore next-gen products
Many believe wood-based plastics and engineered construction materials can revive the state’s forest industry.
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‘Prime-age’ males exiting Maine’s labor force
A state report blames the loss of manufacturing and the middle-income jobs the industry created.
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Texas conglomerate buys Maine-based glass installation company
The Dwyer Group, which operates Portland Glass in northern New England, retains the 20 workers at Cumberland County Glass, including founder Ken Boucher.
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ImmuCell seeks $3.5 million from private investors to complete new facility
The sale of additional shares would allow the company to fully fund the $20 million building geared to producing a new product.
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Wage hike question means hope for some, harm to others
Strong arguments emerge from both sides of the Question 4 ballot initiative. And others call it ‘a wash.’
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Piled high, new burdens worry small businesses
Some say two Nov. 8 ballot measures, on top of increasing health insurance costs and changing overtime rules, will hamper growth and kill Maine jobs.
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Maine credit unions reach record highs for assets, members
In the first six months of 2016, the state’s 58 credit unions surpassed $7 billion in assets for the first time.
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Report: Education tax on wealthy Mainers will damage state economy
The report by a conservative think tank warns of negative impact on schools, businesses.