Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Offshore wind takes off at last, and states jockey for position

by Alex Brown Stateline.org (Tribune News Service) February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Among the issues to be addressed, states will have to evaluate whether wind farms harm marine life or commercial fishing, and how such conflicts should be resolved.

Business, Nation / World

Justice Department seizes $3.6 billion in hacked cryptocurrency, charges couple

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Investigators say a New York couple relied on classic money laundering techniques to hide their activities and the movement of the money, which was stolen in a hack of a virtual currency exchange.

Business, Nation / World

Canada’s COVID-19 protests threaten cross-border trade with U.S.

by ROB GILLIES and TRACEY LINDEMAN Associated Press February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Truckers who oppose public health measures related to the pandemic have blocked border bridges, while the truckers union says the group does not represent the industry in which 90% of truckers are vaccinated.

Business, Noteworthy

HealthReach Community Health Centers hires K.J. Johnson

by Emily Bader February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

HealthReach Community Health Centers, a network of 12 federally qualified health centers in central and western Maine, has hired K.J. Johnson as a health care connector. Johnson joins staff at three HealthReach practices in Franklin County: Mt. Abram Regional Health Center in Kingfield, Rangeley Family Medicine and Strong Area Health Center. HealthReach connectors provide free […]