The Sanford native will represent Team USA at the Tokyo Games after her top-three finish in the women’s 5,000 meters at the U.S. trials.
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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Boys’ lacrosse: Waynflete handles Oak Hill to win Class C state title
The Flyers score early and often to win their second straight state championship, 17-5.
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Girls’ lacrosse: Yarmouth holds off Greely to win Class B title
The Clippers never trail on the way to their sixth state championship and first since 2015.
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Girls’ lacrosse: Kennebunk holds off Falmouth, wins Class A crown with 9-8 victory
The Rams complete a perfect season by withstanding Falmouth’s late comeback bid.
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Lacrosse rivals clash on the field but collaborate in the kitchen
Friday night’s Class A boys’ lacrosse title match between Falmouth and Cape Elizabeth involves seven high school seniors who work together on the Portland waterfront at Becky’s Diner.
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Girls’ lacrosse: Greely ousts unbeaten Messalonskee in Class B semifinal
Seven players score for the No. 2 Rangers, who advance to Saturday’s state championship game against top-seeded Yarmouth.
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Girls’ lacrosse: Kennebunk rolls past Scarborough 13-2 for Class A South title
Ruby Sliwkowski tallies six goals as the Rams earn a date with Falmouth in Friday’s state championship game.
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At 35, Ben True ready for perhaps his final shot at the Olympics
The North Yarmouth native is conflicted about whether the Tokyo Games should be held, but that doesn’t dampen his resolve to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team.
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Tennis: Kennebunk boys rally to win Class A South title, 3-2
The Rams bounce back after losing the first two matches against Thornton Academy, advancing to the state finals along with Yarmouth (Class B) and Waynflete (Class C).
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Tennis: Falmouth girls win Class A South championship
With a 3-2 victory over No. 3 Kennebunk, top-seeded Falmouth returns to the state title finals Saturday against Brunswick. Cape Elizabeth and Hall-Dale also advance.