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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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
2023-24 wrestling preview: Area teams primed for continued success on the mats
Cony continues to carry high numbers; Mt. Blue ready to take next step.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Some central Maine swim teams get creative to maximize preseason training
Teams do everything they can to prep for competition, including holding mock meets.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
2023-24 Alpine ski preview: Both Maranacook teams primed for championship success
Black Bears poised to make noise in the MVC; Mt. Blue teams rebuilding after tough graduation losses.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2023
Wrestling: Annual Westlake Memorial Tournament gives opportunity to hone craft
Whether it’s gaining match experience for young wrestlers, or scouting opponents for the season, Morse High School tournament has much to offer.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
2023 boys soccer wrap-up: Championship seasons abundant in central Maine this fall
Mt. Abram (Class C), Monmouth Academy (Class D) and Carrabec (eight-person) all find Gold Balls by season’s end.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2023
Sidelines: Who had the best concession stand in central Maine for the 2023 football season?
Columnist Dave Dyer once again puts in the hard work — and occasional stomachache — of figuring out the area’s best concession stand.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2023
2023 cross country wrap-up: Individual efforts dot strong fall season
Several area runners find success at conference, regional meets.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2023
College basketball: Colby gets clean sweep of Thomas
Sharp first half shooting leads Colby men; Colby women find way to push past Terriers.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2023
College basketball: Colby gets clean sweep of Thomas
Sharp first half shooting leads Colby men; Colby women find way to push past Terriers.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2023
2023 volleyball wrap-up: Messalonskee rises to top of heap as central Maine teams continue to progress
The Eagles have near-perfect season; Maranacook makes playoff appearance in inaugural varsity season.
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Three suspects arrested after Norridgewock armed robbery prompts shelter-in-place advisories
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Man charged in Fairfield murder had reportedly assaulted victim just days prior
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Waterville police investigate Oakland truck, pedestrian accident
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Viles Arboretum leader leaving Augusta job
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Student is expelled from Spruce Mountain Middle School