The long cold season has delayed the blooming cycles of some trees, causing them to overlap with other trees’ cycles, an Army microbiologist said.
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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WEX reports increase in revenue, earnings, vehicles serviced
Hedges against declining fuel prices helped offset the impact on operating profits in the first quarter, and adjusted net income beat analysts’ expectations by about 10 percent.
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Businesses face dilemma as time runs out for Windows Server 2003
Microsoft is ending tech support for the popular operating system, forcing companies to make difficult choices on upgrade spending and data security risks.
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Maine home sales, median price up for the quarter
Realtors say increases are further evidence that the housing market is stabilizing.
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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.