Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Biden administration extends student loan moratorium to May

by COLLEEN LONG Associated Press December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

Interest rates will remain at zero percent and debt collection efforts will be suspended.

by MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

Paxlovid is a faster, cheaper way to treat early infections than current drugs, though initial supplies will be extremely limited.

by TOM KRISHER Associated Press December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers about 580,000 electric cars and SUVs from model years 2017 through 2022.

Though the rule has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, it is set to begin taking effect in less than three weeks.

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

The hospitality industry has taken a hit from public health measures, staff shortages and reservation cancellations.

by MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Almost 1,400 square miles of public land has been identified, and if developed, could produce enough electricity for 29 million homes.

by PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

One fear is that infections will further disrupt manufacturing and shipping, worsening the supply chain backlogs.

by Staff Report December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Neither firm is buying the other, but the combined entity will operate under the Verrill name.

As servers let other diners know, “of course, everybody was pretty excited and the holiday cheer was very evident,” owner Melinda Small said.

by Staff Report December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

The buyer, Wood Hill Realty Associates LLC, plans to make improvements to the property, including a parking lot renovation.