Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Air travelers are flocking to Maine, but not the way they used to

by Janet Briggs Staff Writer July 23, 2023July 23, 2023

Bangor International Airport and Portland International Jetport are rebounding from the pandemic. But there’s been a shift in when passengers are flying.

Business, Maine

Popular Augusta restaurant reopens a day after closure over health, safety violations

by Jessica Lowell July 22, 2023July 24, 2023

The 99 Restaurant on Civic Center Drive reopened Friday after several serious code violations and health hazards were identified by the Augusta Fire Department and Code Enforcement Bureau.

Androscoggin County, Business, News

As plans for a storefront stall, Lisbon Artist Collective charges forward

by Vanessa Paolella July 21, 2023July 24, 2023

The new nonprofit is working to develop new opportunities for community members to engage with art, while continuing to work toward opening a storefront for local artists to sell their creations.

Business, Nation / World

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and others agree to AI safeguards set by White House

by Associated Press July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

A surge of commercial investment in generative AI tools has brought public fascination as well as concern.

Business

Maine home prices remain high, despite increasing inventory

by Janet Briggs July 20, 2023July 21, 2023

It’s not yet clear if the resurging supply of homes for sale will be enough to meet the steadily increasing demand, experts say.

Business, Nation / World, News

IRS steps toward new free-file tax return system have both supporters, critics mobilizing

by FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

And advocates for a free program to help file taxes are exponentially out-monied.

Business

Home sales in June fell to slowest pace since January with near-historic low inventory for sale

by ALEX VEIGA Associated Press July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

It makes 11 consecutive months of annual sales declines of 20% or more.

Business, Nation / World, News

America is barreling toward a summer of labor strikes

by Josh Eidelson Bloomberg News July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Even before the 100,000-plus actors joined in last week, both the number of strikes and workers on strike were up in the first half of this year, according to Bloomberg Law labor data.