Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Business, Maine, News

Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?

by Penelope Overton February 6, 2026March 11, 2026

The biggest wild blueberry grower in the US has listed 781 acres in the Midcoast.

Business, Community, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander, Varsity Maine

Sun Journal hires new community, sports writers; promotes education reporter

by Staff Report February 5, 2026February 6, 2026

Longtime Central Maine reporter Emily Duggan joins new hires Quentin Blais and Jimmy James on the Sun Journal group’s writing staff.

Business, Maine, News

Auburn to get $8M for housing, economic development

by Kendra Caruso February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

The city plans to use the federal funding on sewer, water and sidewalk infrastructure in south Auburn.

Business, Maine, News

Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame

by Kelley Bouchard February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.

Business, Maine, The Bethel Citizen

Aroma Joe’s opens in Bethel

by Rose Lincoln February 3, 2026February 12, 2026

Franchise owners say giving back will be part of the business model.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Maine, New England Patriots, Sports

Portland designer’s Pats jacket is Super Bowl bound

by Ray Routhier February 3, 2026February 5, 2026

Daphne Murphy creates stylish outerwear from souvenir blankets, sweatshirts and jerseys of New England’s pro sports teams.

Business, Maine, News

Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

by Penelope Overton February 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

Business, Maine, News

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

by Kelley Bouchard February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.