Thanks to a new coach and a strong roster of players, Raiders won three straight Class D titles from 2013-2015.
Dave Dyer
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.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys soccer: Finally, Winthrop hits the pitch and ties with Monmouth
With minimal amount of games to play, Ramblers trying their best to make most out of season.
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Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school skiing state championships moved out of Aroostook County
MPA says events in northern Maine present challenges during pandemic, including overnight stays for teams across state.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
2020 Cross country overview: Lack of certainty of full season provides change in philosophies for races
While some coaches will still encourage runners to build up times throughout season, others are instructing runners to go all out in every race.
Posted inFootball, Varsity Maine
Mt. Blue senior football player using canceled fall season to build new car in pandemic
Sam Wrigley lost a baseball season and now a football one due to COVID-19, and he’s decided to put hands to work.
Posted inVarsity Maine
Camden Hills superintendent critical of MPA and process to establish fall sports COVID-19 guidelines
Maria Libby says school glad to offer golf, cross country but adds Maine Principals’ Association took too long to finalize safety measures.
Posted inVarsity Maine, Volleyball
Volleyball: Maine coaches express mixed reactions to postponed season
The Maine Principals’ Association eyes a possible late winter/early spring season, but plenty of challenges remain.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
Everyday Athletes: Julia Panepinto likes to defy expectations in the weight room
Former Bates volleyball, softball player also spent time on powerlifting team in college, and continues her passion.
Posted inSports
Golf notebook: Area collegiate players adapt to school life without a competitive fall season during pandemic
With conference schedules canceled, Cole Anderson and Conner Paine try to stay on top of their games in Florida.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sidelines: Maine Maritime Academy has mess on its hands with indefinite suspension of football program
Between the mishandling of its announcement to the possible rebuild of the program, school has a long road ahead, Dave Dyer writes.