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.

Latest

Published
November 12, 2018

Planet Dog of Westbrook purchased by Denver pet products company

Acquisition of the Maine business, founded in 1997, expands the pet supplies line of Denver-based The Kyjen Co.
Published
November 11, 2018

Fluke accident takes a devastating toll, but Iraq veteran perseveres

Michael Liscomb was so worn down by the years of pain and multiple surgeries that he actually welcomed being told he might lose his leg.
Published
November 7, 2018

Backers of failed Question 1 now turn toward paid sick leave

While not abandoning the push for subsidized home care, the Maine People’s Alliance has launched a new effort to mandate sick leave for all Maine workers.
Published
November 6, 2018

Question 1 proposal for tax-funded home care headed for defeat

More than 60 percent of counted votes were against the home care referendum, with 72 percent of precincts reporting.
Published
November 5, 2018

UMaine system Early College program seeks to fill gaps in Maine’s workforce

The program, which allows high school students to earn up to a year’s worth of college credits, is gaining in popularity.
Published
November 1, 2018

Idexx reports 11 percent revenue growth in third quarter

The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics firm also reported a 33 percent increase in net income compared with a year earlier.
Published
October 31, 2018

Kittery-based dehydrated meal startup poised for growth

Good To-Go has expanded its production facility, hired new staff and is undergoing a USDA inspection.
Published
October 31, 2018

Wex posts big numbers in 3rd quarter

The South Portland payment technology firm continues this year’s rapid growth.
Published
October 30, 2018

Sanford rug maker wins special designation that likely saves jobs in Sanford

Flemish Master Weavers, which employs 130, had said it might have to cease manufacturing if it did not receive the foreign trade zone status that exempts it from a steep tariff on yarn.
Published
October 29, 2018

Portland startup selling restaurant kiosks receives $1.2 million boost

The company, called Minnow, will use the venture capital funding to accelerate product development and marketing of its high-tech food order ‘pickup pods.’