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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PublishedAugust 12, 2023
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.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2023
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.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2023
Boys basketball: Former Waterville coach takes the helm at Messalonskee
Sam Smith says he wants to bring stability to a promising program that has dealt with turnover on the sidelines.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
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.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Sidelines: In 1989, Oak Grove-Coburn baseball was a team without a school
The Tigers played in the Class D West final days after the school’s final graduation ceremony, Dave Bailey writes.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
2023 lacrosse wrap-up: Messalonskee boys, Cony girls soared high
The Eagles reached their first state final in program history while Rams enjoyed standout spring.
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PublishedJune 17, 2023
Softball: Ace pitchers, knowledgable catcher keep Hall-Dale softball on top
The Bulldogs have won 55 straight games heading into the Class C state championship game against Bucksport.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Softball: Hall-Dale routs Monmouth to win Class C South title
The Bulldogs score nine runs in the third en route to their 55th consecutive victory.
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PublishedJune 9, 2023
Baseball: No. 3 St. Dom’s outlasts No. 2 Richmond in 9 innings
Tim Ouellette’s ninth-inning home run sends Saints to Class D South final.
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Local Roundup: Monmouth baseball ousts Lisbon in Class C South quarterfinal
Mustangs top Greyhounds 6-1 to advance to Saturday’s semifinals.
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