Michael Hoffer

Michael Hoffer

Portland, Maine, USA
Arizona native, Mainer for three-plus decades. Former (25-year) sportswriter for The Forecaster. Excited to keep longform writing going on this site.
15
Jun
What a weekend it was, and what a week to come!

What a weekend it was, and what a week to come!

If, like me, you happened to miss it (I was away at a family wedding), semifinal round action in baseball,
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13
Jun
Newsletter #8...A postseason to remember

Newsletter #8...A postseason to remember

My goodness, the start of the spring sports postseason has been simply breathtaking. And in many cases, stunning. Let'
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12
Jun
Scarborough squeaks past South Portland in quarterfinals

Scarborough squeaks past South Portland in quarterfinals

SCARBOROUGH—The margin of error in a playoff baseball game between two top contenders is razor thin. But the second-ranked
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12
Jun
NYA awakens, eliminates Vinalhaven in quarterfinals

NYA awakens, eliminates Vinalhaven in quarterfinals

YARMOUTH—Blame it on an early start time or its opponent arriving late, but the two-time reigning state champion North
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11
Jun
TA girls fend off Scarborough's furious late rally in prelim

TA girls fend off Scarborough's furious late rally in prelim

SACO—Thornton Academy's young girls' lacrosse team has arrived. While Scarborough is almost there. Two ascending squads
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11
Jun
Cheverus girls dominate Bangor co-op in prelim test

Cheverus girls dominate Bangor co-op in prelim test

PORTLAND—Cheverus sophomore Sydney Brunelle had some extra incentive when the Stags hosted Bangor in a Class A state preliminary
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10
Jun
South Portland gets it done against Bonny Eagle in prelim

South Portland gets it done against Bonny Eagle in prelim

SOUTH PORTLAND—To win baseball playoff games, you don't have to be flashy. You just need to throw
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09
Jun
Freeport's dynamic duo hoping for a perfect ending

Freeport's dynamic duo hoping for a perfect ending

Call it the "Mia and Lana Show." Or the "Lana and Mia Show." Either way, it&
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06
Jun
Newsletter #7...Spring postseason is upon us

Newsletter #7...Spring postseason is upon us

The spring sports regular season is complete and there are plenty of reasons for local teams, several of whom are
5 min read
06
Jun
Undermanned TA girls give unbeaten Kennebunk a scare in regular season finale

Undermanned TA girls give unbeaten Kennebunk a scare in regular season finale

SACO—Thornton Academy's girls' lacrosse team had no business pushing the powerhouse, undefeated Kennebunk Rams to the
10 min read