Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank, the series will feature business owners from Ghana, Iraq, Rwanda, Kenya, India, Bolivia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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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State approves $135 million deal to remake ski resort in Piscataquis County
The project in Big Moose Township is expected to create roughly 380 full- and part-time jobs.
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Collins, King draft bill to help seasonal employers get more federal relief
The bill would modify a provision in the federal Paycheck Protection Program that the senators say disadvantaged some seasonal small businesses.
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Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
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Central Maine Healthcare CEO to retire in September
Jeffrey L. Brickman has worked over 40 years in the medical field, including 5 at Central Maine Healthcare.
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Gov. Mills signs executive order to develop clean transportation plan
A state climate plan estimates Maine needs 219,000 light-duty electric vehicles on the road by 2030 to meet its emissions targets.
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Camden National named among top 50 U.S. community banks
Camden National Bank was the only Maine-based bank to be recognized by S&P Global Market as a top community bank in 2020.
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United Airlines adding 6 nonstop routes to points west from Portland
The new routes will provide direct flights to and from Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; and Pittsburgh.
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Jobless claims dip in Maine as new pandemic aid flows
The number of claimants filing a new or reopened claim in Maine fell by 100 people to 2,500 last week.
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Maine extends state income tax deadline to May 17
The change aligns with the federal government’s extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline.