PORTLAND The Erie SeaWolves (45-66) hit four solo homers and led wire-to-wire in a 9-3 Eastern League victory over the Portland Sea Dogs (42-68) on Thursday afternoon at Hadlock Field. Portland still won the series two games to one. Anthony Gose led off the game with a solo home run to center field on the […]

BRUNSWICK Bowdoin College has announced the hiring of 2009 graduate Damon Hall as assistant coach for the men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track programs. Most recently an assistant coach at the California Institute of Technology, he joins the Polar Bear coaching staff replacing Casey Ellis, who stepped down from her position following the spring […]

RIO DE JANEIRO Unlike the last four Olympics, Michael Phelps will be taking part in the opening ceremony for the Rio Games. And he’ll have something to carry. Phelps will be the bearer of the U.S. flag during the tonight ceremony at Maracana Stadium, selected in a vote by all members of the American Olympic […]

RIO DE JANEIRO There’s nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe — and the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity and history as the South American nation proudly showcases its traditions and environmental wonders. Millions of television viewers from around the world are […]

BRASILIA, Brazil Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer with a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa, a result that prompted loud jeers by some of the home fans. Despite an attack led by Barcelona striker Neymar and talented youngsters Gabriel Jesus and Gabigol, Brazil was not able to find […]

CROMWELL, Conn. Jerry Kelly played off the emotion of what he considers a home crowd Thursday in the Travelers Championship, shooting a 6-under 64 for a share of the firstround lead with Vaughn Taylor and Andrew Loupe. The 49-year-old Kelly played at the nearby University of Hartford. Headed to the PGA Tour Champions after this […]

BRUNSWICK — Seacoast United Maine will be holding a five-day soccer camp for coed ages 5-14. The camp runs next week, beginning Monday, and will be held from 9 a.m. through noon at Edwards Field. The camp is designed for entry level players to premier level, with full-time staff Seacoast coaches as instructors. Each day […]

BRUNSWICK — The fifth annual Fight Hard 5K will take place at Edwards Field on Aug. 14. Race time is 7:45 a.m., with registration beginning at 6:45 a.m. Race-day registration is $20, and pre-registration and donations can be made online at www.runinarace.com/FightHard5k. The first 250 to register receive a race shirt.

BATH — Friends of Bath Football is committed to providing third through sixth-graders in Bath and the surrounding communities the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football while focusing on sportsmanship. The team is part of a travel football league. Opponents include BAYFL (Brunswick/ Topsham), Lewiston, Auburn and Turner. The home games are played on […]