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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.

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  • Published
    May 21, 2013

    His upside is on the mound

    Tommy Lawrence’s pranks keep the Black Bears loose, but when pitching he’s all business.

  • Published
    May 21, 2013

    Dogs can’t catch the Cats

    Three times Portland scratches back to one run, only to have the visitors extend their lead and streak.

  • Published
    May 20, 2013

    Sea Dogs Notebook: Umpire’s marriage proposal seems good call

    PORTLAND – Saturday was certainly memorable for Sea Dogs catcher Matt Spring, whose game-ending grand slam gave Portland a 10-7 come-from-behind victory. The day might have been even more memorable for someone else in uniform Saturday. Following the afternoon game, Eastern League umpire Brian deBrauwere made a successful marriage proposal at the Portland Head Light […]

  • Published
    May 19, 2013

    Sea Dogs fall foot short in another loss to Mets

    Fielding miscues result in three unearned runs, which prove the difference in the series’ closing game.

  • Published
    May 16, 2013
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    Maine’s star shortstop goes down, but not out

    Senior Michael Fransoso, a shoo-in for America East player of the year, is hit in the eye by a pitch.

  • Published
    May 15, 2013

    UMaine notebook: Black Bear baseball is top dog in conference

    The University of Maine baseball team will visit Sanford Wednesday for a non-conference game with Holy Cross at Goodall Park. First pitch is expected at 6 p.m. The Black Bears clinched the America East title Sunday and will wrap up their conference schedule this weekend in Orono against the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with […]

  • Published
    May 14, 2013

    USM gets top seed in regional

    Meanwhile, St. Joseph’s is at No. 6 for the Division III baseball tournament that starts Wednesday in Massachusetts.

  • Published
    May 14, 2013

    High School Tennis Notebook: Windham coach finds spots for good athletes

    One reason for the success of the Windham tennis program in recent years — the boys entered the week 8-0 and the girls 7-1 — is that Wayne Martin recruits athletes and turns them into tennis players. “You get cut from a sport, come see me,” said Martin, who coaches both squads. “I’ll take you.” […]

  • Published
    May 13, 2013

    USM top seed, St. Joseph’s No. 6 going into baseball regionals

    Top-seeded University of Southern Maine and No. 6 St. Joseph’s College of Standish are among eight baseball teams competing in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference regional of the NCAA Division III national tournament. The winner of the double-elimination regional, held at Whitehouse Field in Harwich, Mass., will advance to Appleton, Wisc., for another double-elimination tournament […]

  • Published
    May 8, 2013
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    A day makes a difference as Dogs’ success goes on

    After four regulars are given a day off Tuesday, Portland rebounds by beating Reading, 10-4.