September 2018 – Page 2 – The Portland Press Herald

Business, Nation & World

California Gov. Jerry Brown signs tough net neutrality bill

by JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press September 30, 2018September 30, 2018

The measure requires internet providers to maintain a level playing field online.

Nation & World, News

Car explosion in Pennsylvania kills 3

by Associated Press September 30, 2018September 30, 2018

Authorities want the public’s help finding clues to the blast, adding that they’re confident there is ‘no continuing threat.’

Maine, News

Curator of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village dismayed by vandalism

by Jon Bolduc Sun Journal September 30, 2018October 1, 2018

The hayfield destruction is the latest in a string of illegal dumping and vandalism that has plagued the historic 1,800-acre property over the past year.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Patrick Dempsey closes event, thanking fundraisers and volunteers

by Jon Bolduc Sun Journal September 30, 2018September 30, 2018

The 10th annual Dempsey Challenge raises $1.2 million.

American Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly

Cross Country: Bonny Eagle girls claim crown at Festival of Champions

by Adam Birt September 30, 2018September 30, 2018

The Bonny Eagle girls cross country team claimed first (of 58 squads competing) at Saturday, Sept. 29’s annual Festival of Champions, hosted as always by Belfast Area High School. The Lady Scots finished with a score of 96; No. 2 outfit Colonel Gray High School (hailing from Prince Edward Island) trailed distantly with 130. Individually, […]

Maine colleges, Sports

Sunday’s Maine colleges: Maine scores field hockey victory in overtime

by Staff report September 30, 2018September 30, 2018

The Black Bears overcome an early deficit and defeat Albany, 2-1.

Life & Culture

See photos: Marching bands perform in Old Orchard Beach

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018

High school marching bands and color guards from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts strutted their stuff while performing rousing music at Old Orchard Beach High School on Saturday as part of the fall season run by the Maine Band Directors’ Association. The bands are rated on various aspects of their performances at shows around Maine […]