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.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2024
High school roundup: Leavitt field hockey shuts out Old Town to advance in B North tournament
Maddie Morin scores two goals for the Hornets, who visit Cony in Saturday’s semifinals. Also, Emily Andrews paces St. Dom’s in rout of Waynflete.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2024
High school roundup: Mt. Blue field hockey edges Oxford Hills
Bree Griffin’s fourth-quarter goal snapped a 1-1 tie.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2024
High school roundup: Mt. Blue boys soccer shuts out Mountain Valley
Agusti Garcia scores three goals for the Cougars. Gray-New Gloucester football wins big, and more recaps from Saturday.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2024
High school roundup: Monmouth Academy boys soccer edges NYA
Bryce Fletcher scores in the second half to aid the Mustangs’ cause.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2024
High school roundup: Oxford Hills football earns first win of season
Carter Wyman’s three touchdowns paced the Vikings past Scarborough. Also, Monmouth boys soccer avenges only loss and more recaps from Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2024
High school roundup: Buckfield girls soccer stays undefeated with win over Bangor Christian
The Bucks snap a 2-2 tie late in the second half to improve to 7-0. Plus more recaps from Friday, including the Edward Little boys’ victory against Bangor.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2024
High school roundup: Spruce Mountain boys soccer rolls past Dirigo
Three players scored two goals each for the Phoenix.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2024
Sidelines: From Bonds to blasters, it’s the return of the baseball-card glossary
Dave Bailey takes another irreverent look at his favorite hobby.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2024
Sidelines: From (Manny) Alexander to (Rudy) York, a Red Sox team named for Maine communities
Dave Bailey digs out his weathered Maine map to find the best possible team. And it’s not too shabby — until you make the call to the pen.
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PublishedJune 15, 2024
Class C baseball: Sacopee Valley edges Bucksport for first title in 8 years
The Hawks score all their runs in the fifth inning, then hang on for a 4-3 victory.
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