A modest crowd gathered on a bright July afternoon at Shawn T. Mansfield Stadium in Bangor, where a ceremony marked the renaming of the baseball field to the Ronald J. St. Pierre Field.
A Tribute to a Steadfast Steward
Tracy Willette, director of Bangor Parks and Recreation, presided over the event, highlighting the field’s role as a gathering place for generations of players and families.
Authors Stephen King and his wife Tabitha offered reflections that blended personal anecdotes with gratitude for the field’s upkeep.
Ronald J. St. Pierre, unable to attend due to health issues, watched the ceremony via a live stream, smiling as colleagues praised his decades of meticulous maintenance since the field opened in 1992.
Legacy in the Dirt
Friends and former players recall his hands‑on approach, from lining the bases to ensuring the irrigation system ran smoothly, a routine that has defined the venue’s reliability for over three decades.
The renaming not only commemorates a career but also signals a continued commitment to preserving the field as a cornerstone of Bangor’s summer traditions.