David Bailey

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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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Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 8, 2023

Local Roundup: Monmouth baseball ousts Lisbon in Class C South quarterfinal

Mustangs top Greyhounds 6-1 to advance to Saturday’s semifinals.
Published
June 6, 2023

Boys lacrosse: No. 10 Greely edges feisty No. 7 Gardiner in Class B prelim

Matt Kennedy scores five goals for Rangers in a back-and-forth battle.
Published
May 29, 2023

Sidelines: The Buddy system paid dividends for UMaine football in the 1980s

Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens, who recently lost his right leg in a cycling crash, got his head coaching start in Orono and revived a program that was treading water, Dave Bailey writes.
Published
May 26, 2023

Softball: Nokomis squeaks past Lawrence in 10 innings

Raegan King’s bases-clearing triple in the 10th keeps Warriors undefeated.
Published
May 25, 2023

Track and field: Lisbon sweeps MVC meet for second straight year

Winthrop’s James Cognata, Kents Hills’ Rose Jenkins named meet’s top athletes.
Published
May 20, 2023

Local Roundup: MCI softball sends NYA to first loss

Huskies split twin bill with Panthers.