No investors have come forward since the Pirates departed, and a key league says it would need a franchise application very soon.
Glenn Jordan
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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Death of Biddeford High track coach at 29 is ‘a huge blow’ to students
Will Fulford, who coached cross-country and indoor and outdoor track, died Sunday of apparent cardiac arrest after exercising.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Millinocket Marathon’s goal: To get Maine mill town back on its feet
Last year’s race struck a chord, now nearly 1,000 runners will brighten the holiday season for businesses in the Millinocket area and enjoy a no-fee Boston Marathon qualifier.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Red Claws showing patience with new center
Dallas Lauderdale is easing back into action after a two-year layoff following major foot surgery.
Posted inBusiness, Sports
Duo still hopeful they can bring pro hockey to Portland by next season
But Godfrey Wood and Brad Church face a mid-December deadline to propose an arena lease.
Posted inSports, Uncategorized
Raymond fighter creating a buzz in local boxing circles
Casey Kramlich puts his unbeaten record on the line Saturday night at the Expo.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Red Claws: Celtics’ draft pick a Maine focal point
Abdel Nader, drafted by Boston in the second round, figures to have a big role with the Claws.
Posted inSports
As Furbush recovers from shoulder surgery, his future remains on hold
The Seattle Mariners must decide within six weeks whether to offer a new contract to their relief pitcher from South Portland.
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Water contamination prompts Scarborough Downs to close barn
Barring a solution to a manure run-off problem, horses no longer will be stabled at the harness racing facility, track officials say.
Posted inSports
After 3 lead changes, Caribou native wins Maine Marathon
Spencer McElwain, 27, surges to victory in 2:31:36.