BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have defied logic this season in a manner that transcends their unlikely stature as a playoff contender. Baltimore has been outscored by 49 runs, committed more errors than any team in the majors and ranks last in stolen bases. In addition, the Orioles have already lost two leadoff hitters […]

BREWER The Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department took eighth overall in the Maine Junior Olympics Track and Field State Championship meet, which was held Sunday in Brewer. Also, the Lisbon Striders picked up seven first places and 59 points and Woolwich gathered 49 points. York won with 317 points, followed by Auburn 300.7, Panther Track […]

TOPSHAM — The annual Brunswick-Morse-Mt. Ararat Alumni Cross Country Meet is scheduled to be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Mt. Ararat High School. There is no charge, and alumni and alumnae are encouraged to show up ready to run.

BOWDOIN — On his first visit to the Country Fareways Par-3 Golf Course, Alton Barter, Sr. was golfing with his son, Alton Barter, Jr., both of Richmond, on Saturday and carded a hole-in-one. Using his 3-wood and teeing off on the 119-yard, fourth hole, Barter Sr. got his first ever hole-in-one. “He was pretty excited […]

BATH — The Bath Middle School football team will hold an “equipment night” on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for eighth-graders and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for seventh-graders. Equipment will be issued at the Bath Middle School in the equipment room. For more information, call Ron Nygaard at 442-8187 or […]

PHIPPSBURG — Nordic Skiing for Mid-coast region youth and families is scheduled to be offered again this winter. “We are planning an after school session for youth on Friday afternoons,” said organizer Chuck Mainville. “That session will be for both beginners and more experienced skiers. We will have a Saturday session for youth and families. […]

PORTLAND — The Cheverus Golf Classic benefit tournament is scheduled to be held Aug. 29 at Riverside Golf Course with registration at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The fee is $90 per person, which includes cart, greens fees, awards and post tournament dinner Proceeds will benefit the Cheverus Fund (scholarship and […]

WESTPORT ISLAND — The eighth annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race is scheduled to be held on Sunday, beginning at 9 a.m. Runners will race on an exciting USATF-certified course and the race is to benefit the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department, whose members will be directing traffic and providing logistical support at […]

TOPSHAM — The Merrymeeting Board of Realtors 5K Road Race is scheduled to be held Sunday at 8 a.m. with a start on the Foreside Road field. A Fun Run/ Walk is set to begin at 8:15 a.m. The pre-race registration fee is $17, while the race-day fee is $22, and prizes will go to […]