September 2018 – Page 424 – The Portland Press Herald

In New Orleans, a regulation reboot for short-term rentals

by KEVIN MCGILL Associated Press September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

Short-term rentals facilitated by Airbnb, HomeAway and similar web-driven operations are changing neighborhoods in New Orleans.

Cross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine

Cross country: Runners to watch

by Deirdre Fleming September 3, 2018September 5, 2018

Keep an eye on these boys and girls in southern Maine.

Business, Nation & World

China pledges $60 billion to Africa, no strings attached

by Anna Fifield The Washington Post September 3, 2018

At a time when President Trump is picking trade fights, China has become Africa’s largest economic partner.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors

Maine’s night sky beckons stargazers to Acadia

by Associated Press September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

The 10th annual Acadia Night Sky Festival is scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Maine, News

Hiker rescued on mountain in Acadia National Park

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

A woman injured her leg while hiking on Dorr Mountain, Maine Forest Rangers say.

Maine, News

Supporters of George H.W. Bush’s ‘1,000 Points of Light’ gather in Kennebunkport

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

The former president’s vision of volunteerism has spread to 37 countries, and a Maine woman who helps disabled veterans train their own dogs to become service animals is among the latest honorees.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Super Six Polls

by The Forecaster September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

Our initial 2018 Super-Six polls for football, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, field hockey and volleyball. These polls were first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and is based solely on my opinion. Football 1) Scarborough 2) Portland 3) Cape Elizabeth 4) Cheverus5) Falmouth 6) Yarmouth […]