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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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  • Published
    July 22, 2011

    On Baseball: Life is fine on next rung of the ladder

    PAWTUCKET, R.I. – In the manager’s office, Arnie Beyeler asked about goings-on in Portland when Josh Reddick popped his head in. Reddick back in Pawtucket? Breaking news? No. Reddick, the former Sea Dogs outfielder, is still in the majors. With Boston off Thursday, he came by to say hello. His presence is another reminder of […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2011

    High School Hockey Notebook: A few new faces behind the benches this winter

    The high-profile boys’ high school hockey program in Falmouth has a new coach. Another program, defending state Class A champion Thornton Academy, has lost its coach. Elsewhere, other schools are still hoping to have a team. And the season does not begin for over four more months. When Falmouth High again takes to the ice, […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2011

    Mets show Sea Dogs they’re that much better

    Hard-luck Binghamton makes the most of its chances as the Sea Dogs go just 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position.

  • Published
    July 19, 2011

    Sea Dogs 7, Mets 4: One big inning

    A five-run seventh inning meant a 7-4 Portland Sea Dogs victory over Binghamton Monday night, before 5,059 at Hadlock Field.

    Ryan Khoury and Will Middlebrooks highlighted the inning – Khoury with his 13-pitch at-bat that concluded with an RBI double, and Middlebrooks who clubbed his 11th home run, a two-run shot over three layers of signage in center field.

  • Published
    July 17, 2011

    Home runs that weren’t stop Sea Dogs

    A great catch and a controversial call by an umpire end up costing the Sea Dogs.

  • Published
    July 17, 2011

    Sea Dogs battle back, then fall short

    New Britain scores twice in the ninth for a 9-7 win.

  • Published
    July 17, 2011

    On Baseball: Keeping an eye on pipeline from Salem to Portland

    Since the start of the season, three prospects have moved from advanced Class A Salem to Portland, not counting the others who have stopped by on a temporary, fill-in role. Jeremy Hazelbaker is patrolling center field, Chris Balcom-Miller joined the rotation and Reynaldo Rodriguez took over at first base — until an emergency appendectomy sidelined […]

  • Published
    July 17, 2011

    Dogs’ last chance fizzles

    Portland leaves a hot hitter waiting in the ninth as New Britain closes out a victory with three strikeouts.

  • Published
    July 16, 2011

    An eight-run eighth, and a stirring victory

    Mitch Dening and Ryan Dent come through with important at-bats in the comeback.

  • Published
    July 15, 2011

    Dogs run into double trouble

    Shoddy defense gives New Britain too many chances and Portland pays the price with a loss.