Messalonskee’s Dexter, South Portland’s Richards key first-year contributors for USM baseball team

GORHAM, Maine — University of Southern Maine baseball coach Eddie Flaherty is giving shortstop Sam Dexter the highest of compliments when he calls him “the best freshman I’ve ever had.” Flaherty is in his 28th season at USM and his Huskies will be going to the eight-team, double-elimination NCAA Division ...