Airbnb hides guest names from hosts to fight racial bias – but only for Oregon residents

The policy stems from a voluntary settlement agreement the short-term rental platform reached with three Oregon women in 2019.

Hallowell officials mull rules for short-term rentals

A draft ordinance got the first of three readings on Monday, but some clarity on required fire safety measures are still needed from state officials.

Airbnb joins vacation-rental sites seeing surge in summer demand

Vrbo is seeing similar trends as popular tourist states, including Maine, reopen.

Cape Elizabeth resident returns to mysteriously clean house

Window blinds had been raised, sofa throws had been folded and bed sheets had been replaced with fresh linens.

Airbnb bookings in Maine rise 45% this summer

Maine gets $5.3 million as its cut of 284,500 Airbnb guest stays

As Airbnb rentals skyrocket, Maine communities grapple with impact

Maine rental listings on Airbnb are taking off

Airbnb agrees to start collecting, forwarding Maine lodging tax

Airbnb hosts earned $26 million in Maine last year