Boston recently announced it will provide housing stipends for players in its farm system. Yet low salaries and high housing costs still pose challenges for players across the minor leagues.
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Caleb Manuel finishes second at New England Amateur Championship
The Mt. Ararat High School graduate rallies on the final day, but finishes one shot behind Cody Paladino.
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Portland’s FBI field office included in scathing report on USA Gymnastics sex abuse probe
A local attorney tried to prod investigators into moving faster on the case of Dr. Larry Nassar, who later was convicted of abusing dozens of female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts.
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Women to swim, bike and run for cancer cure in virtual triathlon
Hundreds of women are set to compete in Tri for a Cure, which has adopted a virtual format for the second straight year.
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Pro bowlers feed off the energy of fans at Bayside Bowl
The Professional Bowlers Association returned to Portland to host televised events during a weeklong stay that ended Sunday.
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Thomas College announces plans for new athletic center to open in fall 2022
Construction on the new athletic center expected to begin later this year.
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Influential Maine athletic director Marty Ryan dies at 73
He served as executive director of the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for three decades, and as athletic director in Wells and Kennebunk schools.
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Inspirational New Vineyard resident Ricky ‘Fordman’ Moody in hospice care at home
The popular Franklin County native stopped receiving treatment for terminal illness in late January.
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Week In Photos Jan. 8-15, 2021
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
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Amy Calder: Reveling in winter snow and ice
Memories of winter activities in the ’60s and ’70s will serve to bring smiles, well into old age, Amy Calder writes.