Dave Dyer has returned for his second stint as Sports Copy Editor/Writer for the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company in the same role from 2012-2015. He spent the past year 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 Belfast with his girlfriend, Brandi. They have a daughter, Scout, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Humphrey. In his spare time, Dave enjoys watching a good movie or television series. He also unapologetically watches professional wrestling.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Some central Maine golf courses struggling to open after spring storm damage
Some courses opened in March, but others like the Augusta Country Club are still waiting for opening day.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
University of Maine at Augusta adds baseball, softball programs as expansion effort continues
Additions come months after UMA brought soccer on board as school looks to expand its athletic programs.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2024
Women’s basketball: Maine is ready to dance once again
The Black Bears are returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after winning the America East championship.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2024
Skowhegan graduate and USM wrestler Jake Craig eager to compete at nationals
Craig, who wrestles in the 125-pound division, is back at the Division III championships for a second straight season.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
Men’s hockey: Late goal gives Maine win over UMass in regular-season finale
Lynden Breen nets a goal with less than two minutes left in the third period, lifting the Black Bears to a 4-3 victory.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
High school basketball: Dunking not as easy as it seems for players at McDonald’s Senior All-Star Games
Sometimes, the ability to finish is more important than the flashiness of the move, according to state’s top seniors.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
Varsity Maine Girls’ Wrestler of the Year: Maddie Ripley, Oceanside
The senior captured her second state championship while wrestling against boys, then won a title at the inaugural girls’ New England championships.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Girls’ basketball: Fast start enough for No. 1 Lawrence in semifinal win over Camden Hills, 60-45
The reigning state champions race to a big lead in the first quarter and advance to another Class A North final.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Wrestling: Noble wins inaugural girls’ team championship
Four of six wrestlers place first for the Knights, while Oceanside’s Maddie Ripley wrestles in her final Maine tournament.
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