Arnie Beyeler, who is advancing to manage in Triple-A, thanks those who made his Portland stay enjoyable.
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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On Baseball: Decisiveness among Boles’ strong suits
When Kevin Boles makes up his mind, he moves quickly. That is why Boles is ascending the managerial ladder, having landed in Portland with the Double-A Sea Dogs. And that is why Boles, who was raised in Florida, now lives in Northport, Wash., 15 miles from the Canadian border. A friend once told Boles to […]
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Penalty killers win for Stags
Cheverus survives four calls in the third period to hand Noble its first boys’ hockey loss, 3-2.
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Hockey Notebook: Rangers appear on track for return to upper echelon
The Greely boys’ hockey team took a step back after winning the Class B state championship in 2009, finishing 8-9-2. But the Rangers ended last season with an encouraging 3-2 loss to eventual Western Class B champion York, giving themselves something to build on. This season, Greely is 5-0 and appears on course for a […]
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Tigers, with surprising ease
Biddeford turns the tide with a goal late in the first period and puts away the rival Trojans.
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Girls’ hockey: Attack out of the back
Portland overcomes a short bench as defensemen score five goals in a win over Biddeford.
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UMaine cages the Terriers
Men’s basketball: The Black Bears shut down Boston University to open their America East slate with a win.
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Ferry, ferry busy time
Life is hectic but so very loving for two coaches who also work for a boat company
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Boys’ Hockey Preview: Strong, fast, skilled … again
Thornton Academy has another talented team, but Lewiston and Biddeford loom large down the road.
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Portland uses special teams in hockey win
The Bulldogs score three short-handed goals to beat Deering 4-2 in the City Cup showdown.