Dave Dyer – Page 47 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Staff Writer

Dave Dyer is in his second stint with the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company from 2012-2015 and returned in late 2016. He spent most of 2016 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 Brunswick. He has a daughter, Scout. He also has two dogs, a Yorkshire terrier named Humphrey and a German shepherd mix named Nanook.

Sports

Four Maine colleges intend to play sports this fall

by Dave Dyer and Steve Craig July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

As the pandemic is forcing many schools and conferences to shut the door on the fall, Colby, Thomas, UMaine-Presque Isle and St. Joseph’s all plan to create nonconference schedules.

Local Sports, Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Summer program gives Nordic skiers opportunity for year-round work

by Dave Dyer June 24, 2020June 25, 2020

Central Maine Ski Club gives skiers chance to keep skills sharp, even when there’s no snow on the ground.

Maine, News, Sports

Maine outdoor wellness classes give some sense of normalcy during pandemic

by Dave Dyer June 17, 2020June 22, 2020

Following COVID-19 rules, area fitness facilities get group workouts back in motion.

Local Sports, Sports

Central Maine cycling clubs experiencing share of ups and downs

by Dave Dyer June 10, 2020June 11, 2020

Though rides have been canceled, some clubs have seen active participation and an increase in volunteers.

Sports

Virtual road races gaining in popularity, although obstacles present unique challenges

by Dave Dyer May 22, 2020May 26, 2020

With large crowd restrictions still in place, virtual events are an attractive option these days, but the lack of a traditional race day atmosphere can dampen the experience.

Maine, Schools & Education

Central Maine technical schools try to make best of bad situation

by Dave Dyer April 25, 2020April 27, 2020

Classes at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta and Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville move on via social media, but lack of hands-on learning takes its toll.