With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.
Business
Local, state and national business news from the Sun Journal.
Supply-chain delays push back openings of new restaurants in southern Maine
Supply and labor shortage issues have upended the timelines for launching some Greater Portland food businesses, leaving owners to pay rent with no revenue coming in.
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
Steve Collins named Maine Press Association Journalist of the Year
According to Mark Mogensen, managing editor/days, “among Steve Collin’s many qualities, the one I respect the most has nothing to do with his many talents as a writer, as a researcher, as a communicator, as a trusted co-worker or a knowledgeable journalist. It’s his fundamental understanding of how important local journalism is to all of us. His regard for the truth and accuracy.”
Melissa Logan named Maine Press Association’s Advertising Person of the Year
In presenting the award, Kelly Wade, Sun Media Group advertising operations manager, called Logan persistent, confident, dedicated, resilient and perceptive.
Sun Journal and western Maine weeklies earn statewide newspaper awards
The Sun Journal received the Freedom of Information Award for the 19th time in 23 years, along with writing, design, photography and advertising honors
Martha Stewart has a ‘foodie’ morning in Portland
The businesswoman and TV personality stopped at several city staples on Saturday, including Norimoto Bakery.
It’s not a trick: Your Halloween treats are getting smaller
In short, many candy sizes and packages are shrinking but prices aren’t.
Wallingford’s Fruit House in prime season: The business of family fun
With 4,000 to 6,000 people a day on weekends, apples are just part of the equation at Wallingford’s in Auburn as Peter Ricker keeps ahead of an ever-changing landscape.
Sun Journal Executive Editor Judith Meyer enters Hall of Fame
On Saturday, Meyer was ceremonially inducted into the Maine Press Association’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her advocacy for government transparency, her leadership of newspapers in central and western Maine, and her door-knocking, cold-calling brand of journalism.