Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Vaccine ‘honor system’ in U.S. leaves false sense of security for businesses

by Sarah Kopit Bloomberg June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

The incentives to appear vaccinated are increasing, from getting a job to getting a seat at a baseball game.

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

A global shortage of computer chips has pushed prices to record levels.

by David J. Lynch The Washington Post June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

The lumber market shows that basic economic laws are reasserting themselves amid the nation’s sometimes clumsy economic reopening.

Median sales and prices were both up 28% over the same month last year.

Owners have decided to focus on their first eatery, in Bethel.

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

Sales of previously-occupied homes fell for the fourth straight month in May.

by Rebecca Norden-Bright June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

The nonprofit’s Greater Portland chapter had been limited to exterior repair jobs because of pandemic-related safety concerns.

Shawn Grant is looking to follow a consent agreement between him and the town over a permit for his business, Brightside Marine.

The $2 billion program is welcome as the industry slowly recovers from the pandemic, but some owners say it may not be enough.

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