The par-3 third hole at Samoset Resort Golf Course offers beautiful views of the ocean — and danger to golfers.
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.
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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Two-time defending champion Caleb Manuel navigates an inconsistent second round, but manages to stay atop the leaderboard.
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Contenders prep for wet conditions at Maine Amateur golf tournament
University of Georgia standout Caleb Manuel looks to defend title at Samoset Resort Golf Course in Rockport.
Sidelines: Final thoughts on the 2022-2023 high school sports season
There was much to celebrate this season, and more questions to be answered for the 2023-2024 season, Dave Dyer writes.
Football: Skowhegan names Brad Cyr interim head coach
River Hawks promote assistant coach after Ryan Libby resigned to accept assistant principal’s position at the school.
2023 softball wrap-up: A season of highs and lows on display in central Maine
Hall-Dale wins its third straight Class C title; Nokomis comes mere feet away from Class B crown.
2023 track and field wrap-up: Area athletes hit new heights
Emma Burr of MCI and Ashlyn Poulin of Gardiner set state records; Conor Morin of Cony and Billy Albertson of Skowhegan find success at New England meet.
Golf: Caleb Manuel holds off Shawn Warren to win Maine Event
Thea Davis is top female finisher with clutch putt on the 18th hole.
Sidelines: Through tragedy, Gardiner soccer tournament brings love and light
Area teams hit Hoch Field on Saturday for a tournament in memory of Chase Hayward Fossett.