Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Federal regulators fine Amazon $25 million over child privacy issues

by Caroline O'Donovan and Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

The U.S. government alleges that Amazon violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, a 1998 law that has recently been enforced against other popular tech companies including Epic Games and YouTube.

Business, Nation / World, News, Politics

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

by LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

With an overwhelming House vote, 314-117, the bill now heads to the Senate with passage expected by week’s end.

Business, Maine, News

CMP customers may see home electricity bills increase nearly $2 next month

by Emily Allen May 31, 2023June 1, 2023

Under a plan that must still be reviewed by the Public Utilities Commission, Central Maine Power’s rates for distributing electricity would be stepped up over 3 years.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Auburn announces Victory Garden program to promote homegrown food

by Christopher Wheelock May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

Residents can get up to $150 for backyard or container gardens.

Business, Noteworthy

Brickyard Hollow opens new brewery, with pizza, in New Gloucester

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023

NEW GLOUCESTER — Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. opened its latest brewpub and pizzeria Monday at 437 Lewiston Road. The operation, which also has a restaurant/brewery in Yarmouth, offers artisanal craft pizza and craft beers. This space will allow Brickyard Hollow to continue brewing its signature craft beers, while also expanding its offerings with one-off and […]

Business, Maine, News

Over 100 small businesses urge Maine lawmakers to pass paid family leave bill

by Kay Neufeld May 30, 2023May 31, 2023

A letter to legislators and Gov. Janet Mills says there is strong support for the bill in the business community, despite concerns some have that the legislation would unduly burden small companies.

Business, News, Uncategorized

Health insurer hack means questions but still few answers for Mainers

by Hannah LaClaire May 30, 2023May 31, 2023

A cyberattack discovered in April could affect 79,000 state residents with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care coverage. But there’s little information about the information at risk.

Business

Artificial intelligence raises risk of extinction, experts warn

by MATT O'BRIEN Associated Press May 30, 2023May 31, 2023

Hundreds of leading figures have signed a statement saying it should be a global priority to address what AI is capable of before it’s out of control.