November 14, 2024
BANGOR DAILY NEWS (BANGOR, MAINE

Augusta considering minor league team

AUGUSTA – The Augusta City Council was considering a proposal Monday to bring back the Augusta Millionaires minor league baseball team after a 40-year absence.

The city council was expected to consider entering a formal relationship with contractor Paul Rodrigue and Mark Reilly, a Pennsylvania-based lawyer who shares Rodrigue’s enthusiasm for minor league baseball. The teamshares Rodrigue’s enthusiasm for minor league baseball. The team would play in the Northeast League and give the Bangor Blue Ox some in-state competition.

St. Peter said he hopes the team can start next season and wants a decision made soon to allow time to plan the team’s management, roster, and playing schedule.


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