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
May 20, 2023

This wheel’s on fire: Readfield native Susan Elias reflects on illustrious cycling career

Elias, who finished fourth at the 1989 Tour de France Feminin, was recently elected to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame.
Published
May 12, 2023

Local roundup: Winthrop softball rolls past Lisbon

Ella Rice homers in the Ramblers’ win.
Published
May 9, 2023

Local roundup: Skowhegan softball remains undefeated with win over Edward Little

Callaway LePage has big hit to push River Hawks to victory.
Published
May 6, 2023

Local Roundup: Cony baseball gets relief in win over Leavitt

Parker Morin tosses 5 2/3 innings of one-hit relief for Rams.
Published
May 5, 2023

Local Roundup: Dirigo baseball blanks Mt. Abram

Two pitchers combine for the Cougars’ shutout.
Published
April 30, 2023

Photos: Runners gather in Oakland to fight sexual assault

The 12th annual One in Five 5K benefits the Sexual Crisis and Support Center.
Published
April 24, 2023

Sidelines: The future success of a quarterback taken in 1st round of the NFL Draft is a coin toss

Sometimes it’s hard for teams to separate hype from reality, Dave Bailey writes.
Published
April 21, 2023

Girls lacrosse: Brunswick handles Messalonskee in rematch

Eagles goalkeeper Shea Cassani makes eight saves in Eagles’ loss.
Published
April 19, 2023

Local roundup: Cony softball drops season opener to Oceanside

AUGUSTA — Jordan Hoose had five hits as Oceanside defeated Cony 16-6 in the KVAC season opener for both teams Wednesday. Maddie Ripley added two hits for the Mariners (1-0), and Hayley Tufts earned the win in the circle. Torrie Webber and Olivia St Peter had two hits apiece for Cony (0-1).
Published
April 11, 2023

High school lacrosse preview: Twists, turns and some unfinished business mark new season

An expanded schedule and a new foe — Houlton — are new to the state scene this spring.