Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

One investor’s uphill battle to turn rewilding into a multibillion-dollar industry

by Natasha White Bloomberg September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Jeremy Leggett is betting that the biodiversity restoration sector will soon be worth a fortune. Not everyone is convinced.

Business, Food, Maine

Owners of Mainely Burgers revamp former Smaha’s Legion Square Market in South Portland

by Tim Cebula September 28, 2023September 29, 2023

Max Barber and his brother and co-owner will put their culinary expertise to use by introducing a selection of prepared foods, sandwiches, and house marinades to the market.

Business, Nation / World, News, Politics

DeSantis’ controversial Disney board tries to move past its bumpy start

by Lori Rozsa The Washington Post September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The handpicked board passes a $194.5 million budget to oversee the entertainment company’s huge property in Florida and to continue a lawsuit – against Disney.

Business, Nation / World, News

Food prices are rising as countries limit exports. Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia’s war

by ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL, EVELYNE MUSAMBI and JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated Press September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Across the globe, restrictions on food exports are spilling over, from rice and wheat to other essentials.

Business, Maine

Maine Chamber of Commerce picks former LePage administration official as president

by Stephen Singer September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Patrick Woodcock served as the former governor’s director of the state energy office.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service make final trip to mailboxes

by MICHAEL LIEDTKE Associated Press September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The fewer than 1 million recipients who still subscribe to the DVD service will be able to keep the final discs that land in their mailboxes.

Business, Nation / World, News

Tech giants ramp up cloud security under pressure from Washington

by Joseph Menn The Washington Post September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Amazon, Microsoft and Google are improving security for cloud computing customers as Washington regulators and politicians press for action after breaches.

Business, Maine, News

UMaine System and its maintenance and service workers union at an impasse in bargaining

by Lana Cohen September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The university system is offering a one-year contract extension with a 3% raise. The union says that’s not enough and has requested third-party mediation.