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Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Tips for avoiding the feeling of being flustered or ripped off
Tipping seems to be more coercive and less tied to service quality these days.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
New tipping trend hurts those who need gratuities most
The last thing the restaurant industry needs is other businesses prompting customers to leave gratuities.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How to tip servers without reducing their wages
Under normal circumstances, employers can be expected to reduce wages when customers increase tips. But these aren’t normal circumstances.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
U.S. deficit explodes even as economy grows
A strong economy usually reduces the deficit. Not this time.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Why a government shutdown looks inevitable: Congress needs to pass 12 funding bills
Lawmakers have given themselves a virtually impossible task – and the stakes are high.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
FAQ: What you need to know about a government shutdown
Infighting among House Republicans is delaying passage of a budget bill for next year. Congress has until Sept. 30 to avoid a shutdown.
Posted inFood, Maine
Who has the best lobster roll in Maine?
No trip to Maine is complete without a lobster roll. We asked a lobsterman, a food writer and a travel agent where they buy theirs.
Posted inMaine
Maine Foliage Updates: Leaves dropping as peak foliage reaches coast
Coastal Maine typically reaches peak conditions in mid-to-late October.
Posted inMaine
Monday’s rain could lead to minor flooding
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of Maine and New Hampshire.