Dave Dyer

Staff Writer

Dave Dyer is in his second stint with the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company from 2012-2015 and returned in late 2016. He spent most of 2016 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 Brunswick. He has a daughter, Scout. He also has two dogs, a Yorkshire terrier named Humphrey and a German shepherd mix named Nanook.

Catching Up With: Waterville’s Jordhan Levine had a near-perfect finish to track career

by Dave Dyer August 7, 2020August 8, 2020

At 2014 Class B outdoor track and field championships, Levine won three out of four events, racking up 38 points for the Purple Panthers on the way to a second consecutive boys state title.

Sports

Camden National Bank Ice Vault slowly easing back into operation

by Dave Dyer July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Hallowell ice rink has returned with public skate, shinny while keeping locker rooms closed and following COVID-19 protocols.

Baseball, Varsity Maine

Remember When: Through a collective effort, 2018 Hall-Dale baseball team had right pieces for state championship

by Dave Dyer July 27, 2020July 28, 2020

Bulldogs had near-perfect record of 19-1, edged Houlton for Class C title.

Sports

Everyday Athletes: Joseph Pellerin gets joy from ice skating

by Dave Dyer July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Fairfield resident trying to improve skills while having fun.

Maine colleges, Sports

College Sports: University of Maine at Farmington athletes share mix of frustration, understanding with canceled season

by Dave Dyer July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

For some UMF athletes, its second time in 2020 hearing that a season is over.

Sports

Four Maine colleges intend to play sports this fall

by Dave Dyer and Steve Craig July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

As the pandemic is forcing many schools and conferences to shut the door on the fall, Colby, Thomas, UMaine-Presque Isle and St. Joseph’s all plan to create nonconference schedules.