August 2016 – Page 2 – The Portland Press Herald

Why it matters: Americans want more government, or less

by JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

But few think it’s just the right size.

by BARRY WILNER Associated Press August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

Roger Goodell isn’t the most-adored sports commissioner for fans, but the league owners love the job he does and the profits he helps bring.

by William Yardley Tribune News Service August 31, 2016

An encampment in North Dakota near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation tries to halt construction on environmental grounds.

by MARK DANIELS The Providence Journal August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

New England plays its last exhibition game Thursday night with the roster trimmed Saturday to the 53-player limit.

by JASON PAFUNDI Kennebec Journal August 31, 2016September 1, 2016

‘The second and third crop of hay is either substantially reduced or nonexistent,’ says a UMaine Cooperative Extension professor.

by Jacob Bogage The Washington Post August 31, 2016

A panel will study whether there are benefits for the state being on a different clock than its neighbors.

by DAN ELLIOTT Associated Press August 31, 2016

Robots will dismantle the shells, and water and bacteria will neutralize the deadly chemical.

The Black Bears open Thursday at UConn, then play at Toledo the following week – two challenging road games against FBS opponents

Though no plan has been completed and no money has been raised, skiers and businesses have combined to possibly purchase the resort.

by Julie Johnsson Bloomberg August 31, 2016

Joe Sutter helped shape the 747 engineering design and others cementing the aviation firm’s dominance.