Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine’s largest RV & camping show to keep returning to Auburn

by Christopher Wheelock July 19, 2022July 20, 2022

The 18th annual show was hosted by the arena back in April, after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. Prior to 2018, the show had always been held in Portland.

Business

Delaware court grants win for Twitter in first hearing in Musk trial

by Elizabeth Dwoskin and Gerrit De Vynck The Washington Post July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

The high-stakes case will be decided in several months, after a judge largely sided with the social media company’s request for a speedy trial.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Sam’s Italian Foods is now employee-owned

by Christopher Wheelock July 19, 2022July 20, 2022

All 13 shops in Maine have transitioned from private ownership.

Business, Maine, News

Augusta Chipotle closes, workers say company is practicing ‘union-busting 101’

by Keith Edwards July 19, 2022March 22, 2023

Company officials said they have been unable to adequately staff the Marketplace at Augusta restaurant.

Business, Nation / World, News

U.S. gasoline prices fall to 2-month low with pump pain easing

by Alex Longley Bloomberg July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

The nationwide average was at $4.495 a gallon, according to data released on Tuesday by the American Automobile Association.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn City Council creates new zoning after bid to postpone fails

by Andrew Rice July 18, 2022July 19, 2022

Petitioners argued Monday that the alternative zoning was created with limited public engagement to “undermine” a potential referendum.

Business, Maine

Inflation forces Maine DOT to cut back on projects

by Peter McGuire July 18, 2022July 19, 2022

Transportation officials have rejected 7 bids for $28 million in road and bridge work so far this year because construction prices are outpacing state estimates.