Business Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’

by Kelley Bouchard July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.

Bethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen

Is Romeros Mexican food truck expanding to Bethel?

by Rose Lincoln July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

The owners of Romero’s Mexican Food Truck at Cooper Farms are exploring the possibility of opening a second location.

Business, Local & State, News

How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer

by Jenene Grover July 6, 2025July 5, 2025

Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.

Business, Food, Local & State

How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs

by Kay Neufeld July 4, 2025January 14, 2026

Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades

by Kelley Bouchard July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.

Business, Local & State, News, River Valley

Rumford Falls Hydro bad for river, conservation groups say

by Joe Charpentier July 2, 2025July 3, 2025

Five conservation groups argue that too much water is being diverted from the river, hurting habitat and recreational opportunities.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Lewiston hopes busking festival will boost downtown foot traffic

by Andrew Rice July 2, 2025July 4, 2025

The act of busking, or performing music or other unique talents in public spaces, has been the centerpiece of successful summer festivals in other communities, and Lewiston is hoping to be the next.