Second half goals from Braden Rodrigue and Carter Calvo lift Black Raiders over Vikings.
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.
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Boys soccer: Winslow finds its footing after tough start to season
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As sport continues to grow, so, too, do questions about the game’s nuances.
College notebook: Julia Reny enjoying record-breaking season for Thomas College field hockey
With two games remaining in regular season, junior midfielder has 28 goals.
Volleyball: Messalonskee rallies past Gardiner to win KVAC title
Eagles drop first set, then move on to 3-1 win over Gardiner in inaugural Final Four.
Field hockey: Skowhegan edges Messalonskee in regular season finale
Layla Conway’s first quarter goal proves the difference for River Hawks in win over Eagles.
With roster sizes declining, Maine field hockey coaches consider a smaller solution
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