August 2016 – Page 4 – The Portland Press Herald

Restaurants try to eliminate tips but staff, customers aren’t buying it

by SARAH SKIDMORE SELL Associated Press August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

Despite good intentions, ending the entrenched U.S. practice often turns into a recipe for resistance.

by JOYCE M. ROSENBER Associated Press August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

Approaches that worked during the Great Recession don’t suit the times now, but some business owners resist.

by CANDICE CHOI Associated Press August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

The current president will retire after only two years in the job as the company pushes to reinvent itself.

by Associated Press August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

Milos Raonic double-faulted 15 times in losing to Ryan Harrison in the second round.

Sheila E, The Revolution, Morris Day and The Time and the New Power Generation are expected to perform.

by Associated Press August 31, 2016August 31, 2016

Each episode will tackle an important science topic while refuting myths and murky claims.

by MAGGIE MICHAEL Associated Press August 31, 2016

The centuries-old practice was criminalized in 2008, but remains widespread.

by SCOTT MAYEROWITZ Associated Press August 31, 2016August 31, 2016

Belt loaders using wireless ID readers will stop when a bag for a different flight is placed on the belt.

by Chelsea Harvey The Washington Post August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

The same amount of water it uses in its beverages is now returned to nature, the company says, but criticism persists.

The IMG Worlds of Adventure park recorded about 3,000 visitors on opening day.