CLEVELAND (AP) — Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform next year. The polarizing mascot is coming off the team’s jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, a move that will end Chief Wahoo’s presence on the field but may not completely silence those […]
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Field of Dreams site in Iowa suffers thousands of dollars in damage
In this Oct. 2, 2014 file photo, teams play at the “Field of Dreams” during a fall tournament in Dyersville, Iowa. A vandal caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Field of Dreams by driving a vehicle onto the site made famous by the 1989 movie. Workers at the site found the damage Tuesday […]
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Richard G. Cote
AUBURN — Richard G. Cote returned to our Lord on Friday, Jan. 12, at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born to George and Adrienne (Lemieux) Cote on Nov. 29, 1930. Richard attended St. Louis, Walton and Edward Little schools where he played football, baseball and hockey. “Rocket […]
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Pedro Martinez says Red Sox 'need a big bat' during visit to Maine
Pedro Martinez poses for a photo with Slugger the Sea Dog as fans swarm around him at the Sea Dogs Hot Stove Dinner at Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks on Wednesday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) SOUTH PORTLAND — The memorabilia for the auction was impressive, but fans fled from the photos and souvenirs, hurrying […]
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Darren Fenster named Sea Dogs manager
Darren Fenster will manage the Portland Sea Dogs in 2018, the Boston Red Sox announced Tuesday. Fenster replaces Carlos Febles, who was promoted to the Red Sox to be their third base coach. Fenster, 39, managed the Red Sox’ Single-A affiliate Greenville Drive from 2014-17. He led the Drive to their first South Atlantic League […]
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Concerned about long-term impact, Dirigo coach hopes to save JV team
Dirigo varsity boys’ basketball coach Travis Magnusson talks to his team during a time out at a recent home game. Magnusson had to cut some potential players and change the team’s schedule after Dirigo’s budget cut out JV sports. After losing his junior varsity team to budget cuts, Dirigo High School varsity baseball coach Ryan […]
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William H. Ricker
AUBURN — William H. Ricker, 88, of Lewiston, died after a short illness Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Hospice House in Auburn. William, better known as Poppy, was born in Lewiston on June 22, 1929, to George and Beatrice (Gahagan) Ricker. He attended Lewiston schools and enlisted in the Army in 1946. He married Patricia LeClair […]
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Richard B. Marshall
PORTLAND — Richard Barrak Marshall, 85, of Portland, formerly of Farmington, died in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family on Saturday morning, Oct. 28. He was born in North Providence, R.I., on April 4, 1932, a son of James and Eva (Lister) Marshall. He was a 1950 graduate of Gould Academy where he was […]
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Houston, we have a title — Astros beat Dodgers in Game 7
By Ben Walker AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES — From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7. Playing for a city still […]
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Red Sox in need of a new voice to lead team
Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski, left, and manager John Farrell stand on the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston on April 14, 2017. The Red Sox announced Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, that Farrell will not return as the club’s manager for the 2018 season. Dave Dombrowski […]