Kevin Thomas

Staff Writer

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.

Pitch clock coming to Portland Sea Dogs games

by Kevin Thomas January 15, 2015January 16, 2015

The Sea Dogs will be part of the testing as the minor league tinkers with its timeless tradition, but the purists think it will hurt the game.

Boston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

On Baseball: Several former Sea Dogs caught up in roster shuffling

January 11, 2015January 11, 2015

Ryan Lavarnway, Tim Federowicz and Dan Butler are among those who have changed organizations or are looking for work.

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Billy McMillon to return as Sea Dogs manager

by Kevin Thomas January 8, 2015January 8, 2015

He will have a new staff: Hitting coach Rich Gedman and pitching coach Bob Kipper are headed to Pawtucket.

Maine colleges, Sports

A fast start can’t help UMaine

by Kevin Thomas January 7, 2015January 8, 2015

The Black Bears are no match for Vermont in men’s basketball, falling 68-54 in Portland.

Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

Red Storm girls’ hockey team overpowers Falmouth

by Kevin Thomas January 6, 2015January 7, 2015

Scarborough defeats Falmouth in a game between the West’s top two teams.

Sports

On Baseball: Yes to Randy and Pedro, then a whole lot of Hall of Fame judgment calls

by Kevin Thomas January 4, 2015January 3, 2015

Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez would get this vote, and so would eight others.

Local & State, News, Sports

Portland Ice Arena renamed for William B. Troubh, the man who pushed for it

by Kevin Thomas January 2, 2015January 2, 2015

The longtime city councilor was a catalyst behind construction of the indoor rink in the 1980s, and later helped attract the Sea Dogs baseball team.

Maine colleges, Sports

Longtime USM hockey coach forced to step down, with team at 1-9

by Kevin Thomas December 31, 2014December 31, 2014

‘The program needs to move ahead,’ says Athletic Director Al Bean, who decided that Jeff Beaney would leave before finishing his 28th season as coach.