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Portland Sea Dogs set Guinness World Record for longest line of whoopie pies
PORTLAND (WGME) – The Portland Sea Dogs have achieved the Guinness World Record for the longest line of whoopie pies. They set the record during a game on June 9, 2023. The event was organized as part of the Maine Whoopie Pies-themed game for the Portland Sea Dogs. The Sea Dogs took the field as the Maine Whoopie Pies on that record-setting night in a contest with the Akron RubberDucks.
Maine Mariners on fire, now targeting a playoff spot
PORTLAND (WGME) - Well don't look now but the Maine Mariners have been on fire!. The Mariners are coming off a 5-1 homestand. The team has gone from the bottom of the standings to 4th place in the North Division and if the season ended today, would qualify for the playoffs.
Henry O’Neill Spirit Award Recipient 2024
The GHS Varsity Basketball Coach, Ryan Deschenes, announced the recipient of this year’s Henry O’Neill Spirit Award goes to Izak Young, a senior player for the GHS Rams. Coach Deschenes explained the history of the award and the significance of “Hank It Up” to his players, which is an expression that symbolizes Henry’s passion for his friends, teammates and the game of basketball. Coach reminds his players to enjoy high school sports and to create life-long friendships and memories along the way. According to Coach Deschenes, this year’s Spirit Award winner was selected in a vote by all the GHS basketball coaches and team captains. The coaches believe Izak is the perfect recipient who represents the intent of the award very well. Young, described by his coaches, added, “Izak is a wonderful young man, and a supportive teammate who keeps things fun.”
Casco Bay girls hockey going to 19U Nationals
FALMOUTH, Maine (WABI) - The Casco Bay 19U girls hockey team is gearing up for Nationals from April 3-7 in East Lansing, Mich. The Mariners are coming off a Tier II state championship. Now, they’re raising money for the trip to the USA Hockey national competition. Search “Casco Bay...
Sea Dogs' broadcaster adds new role -- mom
Emma Tiedmann welcomed daughter Lucy Ruth into the world. If you’re in the live broadcast business, embarrassing on-air moments come with the territory. Emma Tiedemann -- voice of the Portland Sea Dogs -- endured one last Aug. 10, just after reliever Ryan Miller came on to pitch the top of the seventh inning for Portland.
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