Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Visa, Mastercard pause work on code aimed at tracking gun purchases

by Jenny Surane Bloomberg March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Visa and Mastercard have previously said the new system might not have had the impact that gun-control advocates had hoped.

Business, Franklin, Maine

Paper mill in Jay is no longer making any paper

by Steve Collins March 9, 2023March 10, 2023

A town that relied on paper mills faces a future without them for the first time in more than 130 years.

Business, Maine

State offers support services to furloughed workers at Puritan Medical Products in Pittsfield

by Kaitlyn Budion March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

State and local officials are looking to assist the 251 employees furloughed by Puritan after the company saw a decrease in demand for the medical swabs it produces.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston City Council gives Lewiston Housing Authority another shot at Martel Elementary School

by Emily Bader March 8, 2023March 9, 2023

Councilors voted unanimously to postpone discussion on the disposition of the former school to no later than April 18.

Business, Maine

Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility

by Zara Norman March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Gifford’s Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get ‘back to business’ with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.

Business, Maine, New England, News

New Hampshire reverses, OKs alcohol sales on Downeaster, for now

by Associated Press March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

State officials are working on a way around a law that forbids serving alcohol that hasn’t been purchased in the state, and the Downeaster travels through 35 miles of the state.

Business, Nation / World, News, Politics

Missouri would be only state in country that taxes food but not guns under Republican bill

by Kacen Bayless The Kansas City Star March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Missouri Democrats have excoriated the decision to strip out the provision, saying it’s another example of Republicans prioritizing guns over a necessity like groceries.

Business, Nation / World, News

Biden’s nominee for Labor secretary can expect tough questions from Republicans

by David Lightman The Sacramento Bee March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Chances are good Julie Su will win the fight, since 51 senators caucus with the Democrats, and Su won Senate confirmation 2 years ago as deputy secretary.