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  May 3, 2023
  

  Fran Purnell, an ambassador to Waterville youth baseball for decades, remembered as an inspiration

  Purnell, whose name adorns the city's Cal Ripken baseball field, died Tuesday at 83 years old.

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  April 20, 2023
  

  Alfond Center, city work to resolve parking problems at Purnell Wrigley Field in Waterville

  There will be many changes this year with parking at the ballfield on Mathews Avenue to alleviate disruption and inconvenience to neighbors, according to city and Alfond Youth & Community Center officials.

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  April 1, 2023
  

  Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area

  Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.