BERLIN — There’s a new sense of purpose surrounding the Berlin-Gorham Cal Ripken Baseball League this year. After several challenging seasons, a mix of familiar faces and new volunteers is stepping up to rebuild the league from the ground up and restore the family-centered baseball tradition that’s been a part of the North Country for generations.
Returning board members Roger Fecteau, now serving as president, Cassandra Micucci (treasurer) and Jessica Judson are joined by a new group of community members: Silance Steady (vice president), Gary Lamontange, Jason Chappell, Cassie Eafrati, Duane “DJ” Johnson, Curtis King and Aaron Labonville.
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