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.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Class C girls basketball: Dexter tops Hall-Dale to win first Gold Ball since 2006

by David Bailey March 2, 2024March 4, 2024

Tigers were nearly flawless from the line, which made the difference down the stretch.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Class D girls basketball: Southern Aroostook rallies past Valley for third straight title

by David Bailey March 2, 2024March 3, 2024

Warriors storm ahead thanks to an 18-2 run from the second into the third quarters.

Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Nordic skiing: Another year, another set of Class A titles for Mt. Blue

by David Bailey February 20, 2024February 21, 2024

The Cougars sweep boys’ and girls’ honors, the Freeport (boys) and Greely (girls) win in Class B, and Fort Kent sweeps Class C.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

D South girls basketball: No. 1 Valley pulls away from No. 8 Telstar in quarterfinals

by David Bailey February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

The Cavaliers score 25 of the game’s last 30 points to advance to the semifinals.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

A North boys basketball: No. 2 Mt. Blue rolls past No. 7 Lawrence in quarterfinals

by David Bailey February 17, 2024February 18, 2024

Evans Sterling scores 25 points as the Cougars prepare for a semifinal rematch with Messalonskee, which handed Mt. Blue its first defeat after as 12-0 start.

Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine

Swimming: Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland boys, Cony girls capture KVAC Class A titles

by David Bailey February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland’s Chase Leonardo was named boys co-swimmer of the meet, while Lewiston’s Gabby Roy was selected girls co-swimmer of the meet.

Sports

Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show brings out the best in vintage vehicles

by David Bailey January 12, 2024June 6, 2024

Many vintage vehicles were on display Friday at the Augusta Civic Center, some of which will be involved in this summer’s Great Race that runs from Kentucky to Gardiner.