2012 – Page 2413 – The Portland Press Herald

Food advocates push for identity of farm linked to cantaloupe recall

by The Associated Press August 22, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS — Food safety advocates called on federal officials Tuesday to release the name of an Indiana farm that recalled its cantaloupes amid a salmonella outbreak that’s killed at least two people and sickened dozens of others in 20 states. Advocacy groups said people have a right to know the farm’s name and the details […]

Business

Older, out of work and feeling the pain

by The Charlotte Observer August 22, 2012

Many workers who might retire after losing a job find that option no longer works economically.

Business

Best Buy hammered by 91 percent drop in profit

by Los Angeles Times August 22, 2012

A new chief executive will take over next month.

Business

Cars talking to cars – the future of safer roads

by The Associated Press August 22, 2012

A pilot program in Michigan will let 2,800 cars warn each other about impending traffic dangers.

Business

Briefcase

by From staff and news services August 22, 2012

Falling Apple leads market retreat from four-year high U.S. stocks turned lower Tuesday, with the S&P 500 index retreating from a four-year high as Apple’s drop overshadowed optimism that Europe would move to contain its debt crisis. “We were more impressed by something that was said in Atlanta than what was said in Germany,” said […]

Food, Life & Culture

This week’s blueberry recipe: Cheesecake

August 22, 2012

Maine blueberries are wildly abundant this year. If you need some ideas for what to do with them all, check the Food & Dining section every week this month for a blueberry-inspired recipe from a local chef. This week’s recipe comes from Adam White, executive chef at The Salt Exchange: “Some of my favorite summer […]