Ross Fichthorn and Carter Rand lead a strong rushing attack for the Ramblers. WINTHROP — It appears that the Winthrop football team may have a “Thunder and Lightning 2.0.” The running back duo of Ross Fichthorn (17 carries, 141 yards, TD) and Carter Rand (15 carries, 136 yards, 2 TDs) accounted for 277 rushing yards […]
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 inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Reloaded Winthrop, Oak Hill meet in western Maine football game of the week
While the Ramblers and Raiders lost top players to graduation, both are expected to be near the top of the Class D South standings in 2025.
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Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Runners plow through messy conditions at annual Laliberte Invitational
Levi Riggs of Morse and McKenzie Boyle of Dirigo finish as top runners at annual preseason event.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cross country relays boost confidence, provide fun start to season for runners, coaches
Athletes get the chance to cheer on fellow teammates at the SMAA Relays and enjoy building up their preparation on a fast track.
Posted inSports
Gray’s Austin Teras earns long-awaited Oxford 250 victory for his dad
Jay Cushman, Teras’ father and car owner, has come close to glory over the years, and Sunday night was his breakthrough moment.
Posted inSports
Luck of the draw helps drivers in heat races at Oxford 250
A good heat draw can be the difference in lineup placement for racers in the annual event.
Posted inSports
What to watch for at the 52nd Oxford 250
From a new champion being crowned to questions about the weather, there’s plenty of drama surrounding the annual race.
Posted inSports
Thrill of competing, reaching top of Oxford 250 mountain keeps veteran drivers coming back
Longtime racers want to win the 250 — some again, others for the first time — but also look forward to testing their driving against younger foes at Oxford Plains Speedway.
Posted inSports
Cole Butcher won’t race in this Oxford 250, but he is welcome to return
Two-time champion backs out of Sunday’s race due to family obligations, but he is no longer banned from Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS; and more from Oxford 250 media day.
Posted inSports
Weather adds to challenge at Charlie’s Maine Open golf tournament
Jacob Sollon makes a late afternoon charge to take a one-shot lead over Kevin Johnson entering second round.