Tim Ouellette’s ninth-inning home run sends Saints to Class D South final.
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 inSports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: The Buddy system paid dividends for UMaine football in the 1980s
Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens, who recently lost his right leg in a cycling crash, got his head coaching start in Orono and revived a program that was treading water, Dave Bailey writes.
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Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Track and field: Lisbon sweeps MVC meet for second straight year
Winthrop’s James Cognata, Kents Hills’ Rose Jenkins named meet’s top athletes.
Posted inSports
This wheel’s on fire: Readfield native Susan Elias reflects on illustrious cycling career
Elias, who finished fourth at the 1989 Tour de France Feminin, was recently elected to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: The future success of a quarterback taken in 1st round of the NFL Draft is a coin toss
Sometimes it’s hard for teams to separate hype from reality, Dave Bailey writes.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: Making a deal to keep Red Sox highs, also comes along with low points
The Red Sox have had a roller-coaster ride, but it’s easy to forget how things used to be, Dave Bailey writes.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sidelines: The 2-goal lead is the most dangerous lead in hockey … or is it?
Coaches give their views, and Dave Bailey crunches the numbers.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swimming: Edward Little/Leavitt boys, Camden Hills girls repeat as KVAC A champs
Cony’s Addison Burnham, Edward Little’s Andrew Casares named the meet’s top swimmers.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Commentary: Red Sox are no longer players for MLB’s best free agents
Boston appears more interested in cutting payroll than adding talent.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Winthrop beats MCI in overtime to defend its Class C championship
Madeline Wagner’s goal gives the Ramblers their second straight championship over MCI.