Realtors say increases are further evidence that the housing market is stabilizing.
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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Commission aims to make Maine a player in sports tourism field
The nonprofit Maine Sports Commission is working to draw fans – and dollars – from away for one-time or recurring events.
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Portland agrees to negotiate with Uber on rules for the ride-sharing service
They would be temporary, to quickly address any safety issues, while the city weighs regulating the company’s activities like it does taxis.
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For data extortion victims, payoff may be only option
Agreeing to ransom demands can encourage the often untraceable criminal, experts say, but a few hundred dollars is a small price to pay if critical computer files are at risk.
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LePage lodging deregulation details still unclear
The governor eyes dispensing with periodic health and safety inspections, and actual licensing.
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Maine summer gas prices expected to be lowest in a decade
And that’s good news for the state’s tourism industry.
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Dozens of Maine property owners oppose bill to regulate rentals
Opponents say the income sustains them and a vital industry, while supporters say the bill would improve competitive fairness and safety.
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Maine bill seeks restrictions on popular short-term home rentals
Sponsors say those who offer their property online for brief stays should be licensed, a rule that could slash listings such as Airbnb.
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Report: Low-paying jobs make up a quarter of Maine’s open positions
A survey reveals that retail and food service workers and personal care aides are among employees most in demand.
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More Maine websites targeted on third day of cyberattacks
Threats and profanities by one self-proclaimed representative of the hacker group lead to suspension of his Twitter account.