2023 – Page 1009 – The Portland Press Herald

For small businesses reliant on summer tourism, extreme weather is the new pandemic – for better or worse

by MAE ANDERSON Associated Press September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Tourism-related businesses have always been at the mercy of the weather. But with heat waves, fires and storms becoming more frequent and intense, small businesses increasingly see extreme weather as their next long-term challenge.

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Electric cars pass a crucial tipping point in 23 countries

by Tom Randall Bloomberg September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

The tipping point – 5% of new car sales powered only by electricity – signals the start of mass adoption, when technological preferences rapidly flip.

Times Record

Mom’s Organic Munchies planning move to Brunswick

by Jason Claffey September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Betty Crush started Mom’s Organic Munchies in Freeport.

Sports

U.S. Open: Madison Keys powers past Pegula to reach quarterfinals

by Associated Press September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Madison Keys, the No. 17 seed and 2017 runner-up at Flushing Meadows, rolls past fellow American and third-seeded Jessica Pegula.

Sports

MLB roundup: Astros surge past Rangers to stay ahead in wild-card race

by Associated Press September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Houston scores six runs in the seventh inning and pound out 16 hits to rally to a 13-6 win over Texas.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, best known for ubiquitous pop-rock hit ‘All Star,’ dies at 56

by MARIA SHERMAN Associated Press September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

The singer died Monday morning from acute liver failure, the band’s manager said in a statement.

Times Record

Seniors Not Acting Their Age: To Islesboro and back

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

A paddling trip to Islesboro begins with a 3-mile open-water crossing of West Penobscot Bay. During a prior outing, I was part of a group that encountered gusty winds and rough seas when we returned from the island. So, planning a cruise there entails careful analysis of the weather in advance, particularly winds. After watching […]