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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PublishedJune 3, 2020
College field hockey: Skowhegan graduate MaKayla Hancock new head coach at Division I La Salle University
Three-time Class A title winner had spent last six years coaching Division I programs before being promoted last month.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Remember When: Maranacook boys outdoor track and field dominated Class C in early 1990s
Black Bears won three consecutive Class C titles from 1990-1992 to establish themselves as one of premier programs in the state at the time.
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PublishedMay 30, 2020
Catching Up With: Gardiner’s Nate Sergent had magical senior season on the track
Augusta resident won Class A titles in four events in 1998 and held two state records for more than 20 years, one that is still held today.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
Sidelines: Coronavirus gives Maine pro wrestling a chair shot
Local promotions may struggle, even when the state reopens, writes Dave Dyer.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Everyday Athlete: Mountain biker David Costa just enjoying the ride
Rhode Island transplant and Winthrop resident gets some time on a bike out on Bond Brook Trails.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Virtual road races gaining in popularity, although obstacles present unique challenges
With large crowd restrictions still in place, virtual events are an attractive option these days, but the lack of a traditional race day atmosphere can dampen the experience.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Remember When: The 2016 Messalonskee girls lacrosse team shocked the state
Eagles broke stigma of southern Maine dominance by winning the Class A state title.
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PublishedMay 5, 2020
Area umpires are feeling the sting of a cancelled spring sports season, too
Officials lose out on supplemental income, although one umpire is making masks for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedApril 29, 2020
Central Maine disc golf owners take cautious approach to reopening courses Friday
Many owners stress golfers still need to practice social distancing and to respect the rules.
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PublishedApril 25, 2020
Central Maine technical schools try to make best of bad situation
Classes at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta and Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville move on via social media, but lack of hands-on learning takes its toll.
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