J. Craig Anderson

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.

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Published
June 14, 2019

Preble Street workers vote to unionize, citing low pay, high turnover

The nonprofit serves homeless and low-income Mainers at the organization’s drop-in centers, soup kitchens, food pantry and shelters.
Published
June 14, 2019

Lawmakers change course on proposed workers’ comp reform

State Republican leaders who opposed moderate changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system now say they will support them.
Published
June 14, 2019

Maine entrepreneurs to wade into ocean-reliant businesses at event

Startup Maine, an annual, 3-day training and networking event in Portland, is adding workshops and speakers focused on the so-called ‘blue economy.’
Published
June 13, 2019

USDA issues renewable energy grants to 12 Maine businesses

The grants, which total $156,000, will be used by the rural businesses to install solar panels.
Published
June 11, 2019

Justice Department backs parents suing Maine over tuition for religious schools

Three couples are challenging state law and seeking reimbursement for their children’s tuition to religious schools.
Published
June 11, 2019

‘Accidental technologist’ leads Portland-based Tilson to greater heights

Tilson Technology Management CEO Joshua Broder set out to become a military intelligence agent and ended up running Maine’s fastest-growing technology company.
Published
June 5, 2019

Group evolves and grows in support of family-owned businesses

The Institute for Family-Owned Business brings members together to discuss unique challenges and share best practices.
Published
June 4, 2019

Gourmet creamery churns its way to victory in 2019 LaunchPad competition

Casco Bay Creamery of Portland bests four other finalists to take home the $50,000 prize in a live business pitch competition Tuesday.
Published
June 1, 2019

Upscale senior housing finds a home in southern Maine

Sea Coast Management’s new development near Cumberland Center is the latest example of housing that caters to affluent empty nesters.
Published
May 29, 2019

Lawmakers move to pass nation’s strictest internet privacy law

The Maine House follows the Senate in supporting a bill that would prohibit internet service providers from selling customers’ data without their consent.