Organizers discuss how the bombings in Boston could alter security for the Aug. 3 road race.
Glenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan joined the Portland Press Herald in 1994 to cover the fledgling Portland Sea Dogs. A native of Vermont, he studied philosophy in college and worked at two newspapers in New Hampshire and one in Connecticut before moving to Maine. He spent his first two years of marriage living in the keepers quarters of the Portland Head Light and has three grown children. In addition to baseball, he has covered nearly every sport played in Maine, from biathlon and curling to running and sailing. Currently he works part-time and can be found near cross country trails in fall, swimming pools and ski slopes in winter and tennis courts in spring. All other times, he’s probably on a pickleball court. He is a two-time USA Pickleball national medalist (silver and gold) and played for both the Austin Ignite and Indianapolis Drivers in 2023, helping Indy win the inaugural National Pickleball League championship over Austin in a league for senior pros aged 50 and over.
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Welcome sight at UMaine
Fullback Carlton Charles returns from a year out with a back injury and is sharp in a scrimmage.
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UMaine Notebook: A calmer spring for football team than last season
What’s the difference? Nearly a whole staff back, a returning QB and a head coach with job security.
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High School Tennis Notebook: Numbers up, future promising for Scarborough
Steve Eddy, second-year coach of the Scarborough girls’ tennis team, walked into the first gathering of the season and did a double take. The place was packed. “We usually get four or five (girls) per class,” Eddy said. “When we did the team meeting I was astounded because the room was full.” Eddy doesn’t cut, […]
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Tennis: Deep, talented Capers end Falmouth streak
Cape Elizabeth snaps the Yachtsmen’s 34-match winning streak with a 4-1 victory.
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An eight-run hole too much for Sea Dogs
Portland battles back, but loses 8-6 to Binghamton, ending its five-game winning streak.
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Weather postpones UMaine-Holy Cross baseball at Goodall Park in Sanford
The prospect of poor weather has led to the postponement of the baseball game between the University of Maine and Holy Cross scheduled for Tuesday night at Goodall Park in Sanford. The tentative makeup date is Wednesday, May 15.
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John Lackey: ‘Good test’
The rehabbing Red Sox starter throws well in Portland, hitting 92 mph with five K’s in 3 1/3 innings.
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John Lackey throws well in rehab start for Sea Dogs
The pitcher, who is recovering from a biceps injury, throws three shutout innings and part of a fourth.
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High School Tennis Preview: His schedule is packed, but still time for tennis
Matt Gilman, who keeps busy on and off the court, hopes to lead Cape Elizabeth to a state title.