Dave Dyer has returned for his second stint as Sports Copy Editor/Writer for the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company in the same role from 2012-2015. He spent the past year doing freelance sports writing in Seattle, Washington. During that time, Dave had articles published by the Seattle Times, covering the Seattle Marathon, the Seattle Storm of the National Women’s Basketball League (WNBA) and Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). He also collaborated with the U.S. Olympic website, teamusa.org, interviewing some of the key athletes of the 2016 Summer Olympics, including Michael Phelps, Simone Manuel, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart. Before his first stint in Augusta, Dave was a Sports Writer for the Biddeford Journal Tribune from 2009-2012. A native Mainer, Dave was raised in North Waterboro and graduated from Massabesic High School. He is a graduate of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, where he was a quarterback on the football team from 2004-2007. Dave lives in Belfast with his girlfriend, Brandi. They have a daughter, Scout, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Humphrey. In his spare time, Dave enjoys watching a good movie or television series. He also unapologetically watches professional wrestling.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Some central Maine golf courses struggling to open after spring storm damage
Some courses opened in March, but others like the Augusta Country Club are still waiting for opening day.
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
University of Maine at Augusta adds baseball, softball programs as expansion effort continues
Additions come months after UMA brought soccer on board as school looks to expand its athletic programs.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Carrabassett Valley winter sports athletes overcome adversity to compete on national stage
Nathan Pare, a Hall-Dale graduate, and Maggie Swain, a Kingfield resident, bounce back from injuries and will represent Team USA at the world junior championships.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
Farmingdale senior heads to high school powerlifting nationals as part of unique school project
Austin Lizzotte is off to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to compete in USA Powerlifting event as part of his Capstone project.
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PublishedApril 4, 2024
Thomas College baseball coaching staff has strong central Maine presence
Ray Bernier (Messalonskee), Rusty Mercier (Lawrence), Rob Dippner (Mt. Blue) and Russell Beckwith (Waterville) join Terriers.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2024
College notebook: Pitching a nice surprise for Thomas College baseball during Florida trip
Andrew Pruell and Jarrad Willette prove to be early standouts for the Terriers.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2024
Women’s basketball: Maine is ready to dance once again
The Black Bears are returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after winning the America East championship.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
Men’s hockey: Late goal gives Maine win over UMass in regular-season finale
Lynden Breen nets a goal with less than two minutes left in the third period, lifting the Black Bears to a 4-3 victory.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
High school basketball: Dunking not as easy as it seems for players at McDonald’s Senior All-Star Games
Sometimes, the ability to finish is more important than the flashiness of the move, according to state’s top seniors.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Women’s college basketball: Young UMaine-Augusta back in national tournament for a third straight season
The Moose, who have eight freshmen on the team, have rolled to 20 victories for a second straight year.
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