Jade Graham makes 10 saves for the Bulldogs, who lost to the Raiders in last year’s tournament.
David Bailey
Staff Writer
David Bailey is a Maine native who joined the Central Maine Newspapers sports staff in August 2022 after three years on the news desk (where he continues to contribute). From 2003-19, David was the sports night editor at the Valley News, nestled on the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. David, who grew up in Yarmouth and graduated from the University of Maine, lives in Augusta with his cat, Rufus, and chips away toward completing his 1973 Topps baseball set.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cross country: Winthrop sweeps individual Mountain Valley Conference titles
Winthrop boys also win team title while Boothbay/Wiscasset takes girls championship.
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Posted inGolf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Golf: Edward Little qualifies for state tourney; Leavitt’s Jade Haylock shoots low
Brunswick, Nokomis rise to top, secure KVAC titles, while the Red Eddies finish fourth in KVAC A.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Sidelines: Red Sox fans need to face fact that Chaim Bloom just didn’t get it done
Despite his failures, Boston’s deposed baseball boss had a loyal following, which leaves Dave Bailey scratching his head.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls soccer: Maranacook battles back to defeat Monmouth/Winthrop
Phoebe Bell scores 2 second-half goals for the Black Bears, who improved to 4-0.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sidelines: It’s time for the America East Conference to add football
The University of Maine’s current football conference, the Coastal Athletic Association, has become a bloated mess, Dave Bailey writes.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: Some Maine-based summer reading material to beat the heat
The Pine Tree State does not lack for quality sports books, Dave Bailey writes.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
For ravaged rotation, Brayan Bello assumes the role of young ace for the Red Sox
The second-year pitcher has pitched into the seventh inning and allowed two runs or fewer in five consecutive starts.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto Racing: Drivers get down and dirty at Unity Raceway
The dirt track recently started its second season since reopening after a four-year hiatus.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Hall-Dale routs Monmouth to win Class C South title
The Bulldogs score nine runs to beat the Mustangs and earn their 55th consecutive victory.