His coach calls him a ‘dream player … who was always working to get better.’
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports
Girls’ hockey: Sami Shoebottom, Scarborough
The talented scorer is heading to prep school after three exceptional seasons
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Furbush trying to stay patient as he mends
South Portland native Charlie Furbush has not been able to pitch since March 7 for the Seattle Mariners as he recovers from tightness in his triceps muscle.
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On Baseball: Jerez and Scott likely coming back to Portland
Left-handed prospects Williams Jerez and Robby Scott are moving up in the Red Sox system, but could be on hold for now.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Varsity Maine
With ‘unified’ sports teams, everybody wins
More Maine schools are fielding the teams, in which developmentally disabled young athletes play alongside partners without similar challenges.
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On Baseball: When not throwing a fastball, Red Sox minor leaguer Michael McCarthy is reaching out
He devotes his life to service, whether it be in Portland, his California home or around the world.
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Warm, dry conditions mean early March rounds for Maine golfers
A mild winter and warming temperatures have players storming the open courses.
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Casco Bay Arena is a basic rink, but is quite a success
The new Casco Bay Arena accomplished its goal of providing much-needed ice time to area hockey players.
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On Baseball: Travis could be Boston’s future at first base
But Sea Dogs fans may get one more chance to watch Sam Travis, unless the Red Sox put a rush on his development.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lewiston dethrones Scarborough in Class A with late goal
The Blue Devils win their first state title since 2002 on Jeromey Rancourt’s goal with 29 seconds left.