Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

L.L. Bean has second-best year in its history

March 17, 2023March 18, 2023

Wicked Good Slippers continued to be the company’s top-performing product, with eight pairs sold per minute during the holiday season.

Business, Maine, News

Carlo Cimino, founder of Maine construction company, dies at 84

by Edward D. Murphy March 17, 2023March 18, 2023

The business he launched 57 years ago has led the construction of schools and multifamily housing projects throughout the state.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Maine Home Show set this weekend at Auburn’s Norway Savings Bank Arena

by Christopher Wheelock March 17, 2023March 18, 2023

Annual event brings wide range of exhibitors from window replacement to landscapers and spa dealers.

Business, Maine, News

Margaritas restaurant coming to Brunswick

by Jason Claffey March 17, 2023March 19, 2023

Margaritas, which first opened in Orono in 1986, is opening its 26th restaurant in Brunswick at Merrymeeting Plaza.

Business, Maine, News

Sweet new life for former Big Al’s in Wiscasset

by Jason Claffey March 17, 2023March 19, 2023

Sweetz & More, billed as New England’s largest sweets shop, will replace Big Al’s Super Values store, which closed last year after 35 years in business.

Business, Nation / World, News

Stocks fall to cap chaotic week on Wall Street

by ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT AP Business Writers March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

The fear is that the banking system may be cracking under the weight of the fastest set of interest rate hikes in decades.

Business, Giving Back

Auburn-based VIP donates over $164,000 to Make-A-Wish in 2022

March 17, 2023March 23, 2023

AUBURN — VIP Tires & Service announced another round of donations to Make-A-Wish as part of its longstanding commitment to charity and community. In recent years, VIP customers and employees have raised more than $1 million on behalf of young children facing life-threatening medical conditions. In 2022, Auburn-based VIP raised and donated over $164,000 to […]