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J. Craig Anderson 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
May 17, 2019

Despite conflict, new overseer of Maine broadband network promises to play fair

Albany-based FirstLight Fiber, which now controls access to much of the state’s internet backbone, also is majority owner of a Maine-based internet service provider.
Published
May 16, 2019

In surprise sale, NY firm acquires company that runs part of Maine’s broadband network

Maine Fiber Co., which owns and operates the Three Ring Binder fiber-optic network, is acquired by Albany-based FirstLight Fiber.
Published
May 16, 2019

MDI lab receives $18 million grant for biomedical research and training

The Bar Harbor laboratory is the founder and leader of a statewide network of 13 educational and research institutions.
Published
May 3, 2019

Mercy wins key approval to leave State Street campus for $75 million hospital

The Department of Health and Human Services approves a certificate of need for Northern Light Mercy Hospital to build its new facility on the Fore River Parkway.
Published
April 24, 2019

Report says Maine lagging in education, workforce, health care and infrastructure

The 25th annual Measures of Growth report determines that Maine is significantly behind the nation in 6 areas that affect economic development.
Published
April 24, 2019

Ex-lawmaker who defrauded elderly widows out of $3 million gets 10 years in prison

Robert Kenneth Lindell was sentenced Tuesday in what authorities call one of Maine’s worst cases of elder financial abuse.
Published
April 22, 2019

Declining home prices provide another sign that real estate boom may be ending

Before March, the most recent month in which prices had experienced a year-over-year decline was February 2016.
Published
April 21, 2019

Raft of workers’ comp reforms raises alarms

Supporters of reform say the system is unfair to injured workers, but opponents warn that the proposed changes could drive insurers away.
Published
April 9, 2019

Taxpayers finding costly surprises in their 2018 returns

Analysts say many payroll departments withheld too little income tax last year, requiring workers to make up the shortfall.
Published
April 4, 2019

SEC accuses Christian concert promoter in Freeport of investment fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission says Jeffrey Wall of Freeport told investors that their money would fund New England music concerts and festivals but he used some of it to pay off debts.