Maine drops its franchise-record fourth straight home game and fifth overall.
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.
Tacko’s return helps Red Claws rout College Park, 115-91
Fall and fellow Celtics rookie Tremont Waters combine for 48 points as Maine enjoys its first Expo victory since November.
Kelly of Camden Hills named national girls’ soccer player of the year
Kristina Kelly, who led the Windjammers to four straight Class A state championships, is honored by the United Soccer Coaches.
Boston Pops will hand baton to Tacko
The rookie center for the Celtics and Red Claws will don tuxedo with tails for a Dec. 23 date as guest conductor.
Flaherty making transition from playing field to coaching staff
After an eight-year major league career, the Portland native joins the San Diego Padres as an advance scout/development coach.
Women’s pro Ultimate team coming to Portland
Two local women secure a Premier Ultimate League expansion franchise for a team called Portland Rising.
Red Claws hold off Long Island, 116-114
Point guard Tremont Waters, still battling cold-like symptoms, comes up big down the stretch to help Tacko-less Maine improve to 7-2.
Girls’ cross country: 2019 Varsity Maine All-State team
All but two of the runners have at least one more year before graduation.
Boys’ cross country: 2019 Varsity Maine All-State team
Seven seniors highlight this year’s squad, including some of the top runners in New England.
Overtime victory a much-needed boost for Mariners
After a disappointing road trip to Norfolk, the Maine Mariners rebound to beat Worcester 5-4 with Alex Kile’s goal in overtime.