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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PublishedDecember 10, 2022
Sidelines: Opportunity knocks for Skowhegan girls basketball
Despite losing two top players, there’s still hope for the River Hawks, writes Dave Bailey.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2022
Girls Basketball: Skowhegan defeats Brewer in season opener
The River Hawks hold off a determined Witches team in a rematch of last season’s Class A quarterfinal.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2022
High school indoor track and field preview: Winslow, Cony look to overcome key graduation losses
Several central Maine teams look to take giant steps forward this winter.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
High school Alpine ski preview: Mt. Blue hopes to rule the slopes again
The Cougars won the Class A girls title last season, while the boys placed second.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2022
Sidelines: From mascots, to parking and the bands, high school football had its moments this fall
The total game-day experience goes beyond the action on the field, writes David Bailey.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2022
2022 girls soccer wrap-up: Milestones marked compelling season
Mt. Blue’s KK Daggett set a school scoring record, while Richmond coach Troy Kendrick earned his 400th victory.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2022
2022 volleyball wrap-up: Central Maine programs show steady improvement
Gardiner reached its first state final, while Cony and Messalonskee also progressed from their 2021 records.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2022
Football: Fourth-down plays make the difference in Eight-Man Large School championship
Waterville experienced highs and lows on fourth-down plays in loss to Yarmouth.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
2022 golf wrap-up: Maranacook celebrates first state championship
Gardiner, behind talented freshman Jack Quinn, emerges as Class B title contender in 2022.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2022
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.
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