Thoughts from the past week in baseball: RYAN WESTMORELAND never made it to Portland as a baseball player but did visit Hadlock Field to say hello to friends on the team. Sea Dogs fans missed out. Westmoreland is said to have been a wonderful baseball talent, so much so that the Boston Red Sox gave […]
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.
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Selby, Jerrells latest additions to Claws’ ever-changing roster
PORTLAND – From an original Maine Red Claws roster of 12 players, only four remain. Players have been traded and released as the Red Claws search for the magic combination that will bring a first-ever NBA D-League playoff appearance. The Red Claws (21-19) are in a battle for a postseason spot with 10 games to […]
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Class A: A first for Falmouth with 4-0 win
Andrew Emple gets the first goal and Dane Pauls shuts out Lewiston for a first state title.
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Red Claws drop in division with a key loss to Canton
Maine falls to third while relying on new players against the top team in the East.
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Red Claws’ Jeremiah Rivers: The product of parenting
The 6-foot-5 guard has been blessed, but learned to make his own way because of Doc and Kristen Rivers’ values.
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Doc makes house call, Red Claws produce a win
With Celtics Coach Doc Rivers in attendance, Maine completes a weekend sweep of Erie.
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Class C boys’ basketball: Penquis closes Auditorium with title
Penquis Valley holds off Boothbay’s charge to win the last game at the Bangor Auditorium.
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Wright rights Red Claws with a winning dunk
Chris Wright’s timely follow stops Maine’s five-game losing streak with a 90-88 win over Erie.
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Red Claws home, hoping for recovery
Maine needs to get back into the playoff picture after losing five straight games on the road.
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High school hockey quarterfinals: Gorham gets a 3-2 victory
Western Class A: The Rams build a 3-0 lead, then make it through hectic moments to beat Portland-Deering, 3-2.