August 2016 – Page 193 – The Portland Press Herald

UFC: McGregor calls for another rematch

by Associated Press August 21, 2016

Conor McGregor wants to fight Nate Diaz as a lightweight after his victory Saturday night in a welterweight battle.

Bulletin Board

August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

The South Portland High School cross country program is hosting the Paul Brogan Invitational on Thursday, and the former Red Riots coach will be in attendance. Participating high school teams include South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Portland and Biddeford, and South Portland alumni are invited to run or spectate. The race schedule is: 5:30 p.m., JV […]

Maine colleges, Sports

UMaine football shows progress on offense

by Mike Lowe August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

Quarterback Dan Collins makes his pitch for the starting job in the Black Bears’ final scrimmage.

Maine, News

Wabanaki recall victims of massacre in Maine

by Rachel Ohm August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

Many of their ancestors were killed in 1724 when British soldiers attacked an Abenaki village in a fight over their land.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Man arrested after evacuation of South Portland apartment building

by Dennis Hoey August 21, 2016August 22, 2016

Police says they found materials consistent with a methamphetamine lab in an apartment at the Olde English Village complex near Redbank.

Sports

Sprint Cup: Harvick ends Bristol drought

by PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press August 21, 2016

Points leader Kevin Harvick collects his first victory at the short track since 2005.

Olympics, Sports

Rio throws farewell party for 2016 Olympics

by Associated Press August 21, 2016August 22, 2016

Thousands watch the closing ceremony in Maracana Stadium, a finale meant to be one last bash and to signal the transition to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan.