Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2011
Girls’ Hockey: Looking for a leader? Look no further
Sarah LaQuerre of Cheverus symbolizes everything that a coach or parent could want in a player.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2011
College Notebook: USM runner picks up the pace
When Molly Carl graduated from York High in 2009, she did not give much thought to running, even though she had been the state Class B 300 hurdles champion. A little over two years later, Carl is more than just a runner. She’s an All-American. “I never thought I could be at the level I […]
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PublishedNovember 20, 2011
On Baseball: Sea Dogs players make impressions in Arizona
Judging by the record, the Scottsdale Scorpions (14-22) were not a success. But team accomplishments mean nothing in the Arizona Fall League, which concluded this weekend. The league is full of known prospects and others hoping to improve their status. The Scorpions, managed by former Portland Sea Dogs manager Arnie Beyeler, featured several Red Sox […]
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PublishedNovember 20, 2011
It’s a bumbling loss for UMaine, 30-27
UNH capitalizes in the fourth quarter, though both teams are expected to be in the playoffs.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2011
There’s lots on the line for UMaine
The Black Bears could be looking at a CAA title and first-round playoff bye with a victory.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2011
College Notebook: Bowdoin chasing fourth title
Three national championships in four years. The word dynasty is sneaking into conversations about the Bowdoin College field hockey team. And that D-word will be very prevalent if the Polar Bears are successful this weekend. Bowdoin, 19-0 and ranked No. 1 in the nation, goes for a fourth title when the NCAA Division III Final […]
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PublishedNovember 15, 2011
College Notebook: Coaching suits Ewing
When Anthony Ewing graduated from Deering High in 1990, he enrolled at Keene State College in New Hampshire to study sports management Ewing hoped to someday land a front-office job with a pro sports team. Today, Ewing is in sports, and he is wearing a coat and tie. But instead of swinging deals, Ewing is […]
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PublishedNovember 13, 2011
College Notebook: Barron looks for winning combinations for Bears
ORONO — Rebecca Knight turned 2 years old when Cindy Blodgett first played for the University of Maine in 1994. So her memory of the Black Bears’ golden years is not exactly clear. “I watched tapes,” Knight said. “In the replays of the games I saw, the arena was packed. It was a different atmosphere. […]
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PublishedNovember 13, 2011
On Baseball: How many more Red Sox manager interviews to go?
By today, the Boston Red Sox should have five interviews down in their search for a new manager. First came Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin, Brewers coach Dale Sveum and Indians coach Sandy Alomar. Next came the announcement that Blue Jays coach Torey Lovullo and Tigers coach Gene Lamont were to be interviewed this weekend. […]
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PublishedNovember 13, 2011
UMaine football rallies to stay in first
The Black Bears score the last 22 points to beat UMass, stay even with Towson and reach 8-2.
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