BRUNSWICK Over the past several years, golf teaching professional Kevin Joseph has taught children the game he loves at Mere Creek Golf Course. Even after the Brunswick Naval Air Station closed its gates in 2011 and uncertainty on whether the course was going to stay open or shut down, Joseph brought young golfers out, teaching […]

BALTIMORE The night began with promise as Aaron Cook was perfect for three innings, and still had a no-hitter through five. But, it all imploded for the righthander and the Red Sox in the sixth inning of what turned into a 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday night at Camden Yards. Cook (3-6) gave […]

DENVER (AP) — Mark Rogers of Orr’s Island struggled early, allowing three runs as his Milwaukee Brewers fell behind the Colorado Rockies 3-0 after one inning. But, Rogers recovered, allowing just two runs over the next five innings with two walks and four strikeouts, and left with a 6-5 lead. However, his bullpen failed to […]

TOPSHAM — The Mid Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting its fourth annual benefit golf tournament on Aug. 27 at the nine-hole Scottish links course at Highland Green Golf Club. Participants will enjoy a day of golf, food and prizes, while at the same time helping the Red Cross of Maine fulfill […]

PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs are scheduled to host 100 Maine military service members, veterans and their families on Sunday at Hadlock Field. The campaign, “Invisible Wounds of War,” helps raise awareness of the Boston Red Sox Foundation, as well as the Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program, which provides clinical care and support […]

BIDDEFORD — The fifth annual Mainiac Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon is scheduled to take place on Sept. 9 at Gil Bouncher Park. The event begins at 9 a.m. The course is perfectly suited for the first-timer or seasoned competitor looking for a personal best. The race will begin with a quarter-mile swim in the calm […]

BRUNSWICK — The Cathance River Education Alliance and the Brunswick boys basketball teams present the ninth annual scramble format golf tournament, to be held Sept. 23, at the Highland Green Golf Club in Topsham. The nine-hole tournament follows a scramble format. Check-in is slated for 8 a.m., with the shotgun start set for 9 a.m. […]

SEATTLE (AP) — King Felix now has a crowning achievement. Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory Wednesday. The Mariners’ ace and former AL Cy Young Award winner has long talked of his desire to achieve pitching […]