2017 – Page 1818 – The Portland Press Herald

Puerto Rico kills $300 million power grid deal with Montana firm

by DANICA COTO Associated Press October 29, 2017October 30, 2017

The utility contract was awarded to a tiny company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s hometown.

by Associated Press October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

Three straight losses and a controversy involving claims of death threats lead to the departure of Jim McElwain.

by The Washington Post October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

A new poll also shows citizens are losing pride in the way democracy works in the United States.

by kate Irish Collins The Forecaster October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

Councilors defend growth districts as they deal with a proposal to temporarily halt multifamily-home building.

The amendment exempts elementary and middle schools from a license and registration requirement if they meet certain criteria.

by Associated Press October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

Protesters call themselves the silent majority who have been ignored during the bid for independence.

by MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

Republican Rep. Walter Jones signs letters to families of dead troops – 11,000 times in 14 years.

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

The finding prompts concern for the fish population’s health in the U.S. and eastern Canada.

by Associated Press October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

But experts say that abnormalities alone wouldn’t get to the root of his motives.

by The Washington Post October 29, 2017October 29, 2017

The filmmaker disputes claims that his Broadway play bombed or closed early.