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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PublishedOctober 17, 2024
Local Roundup: Madison girls soccer shuts out Telstar
Raegan Cowan scored four goals and Mackenzie Robbins three for the Bulldogs.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2024
Local roundup: Erskine girls soccer tops Waterville
Four players scored two goals apiece for the Eagles.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2024
Local roundup: Mt. Blue girls soccer shuts out Mt. Abram
Alaya Smith and Natalee Orr scored for the Cougars.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2024
Sidelines: From Bonds to blasters, it’s the return of the baseball-card glossary
Dave Bailey takes another irreverent look at his favorite hobby.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2024
Sidelines: From (Manny) Alexander to (Rudy) York, a Red Sox team named for Maine communities
Dave Bailey digs out his weathered Maine map to find the best possible team. And it’s not too shabby — until you make the call to the pen.
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PublishedJune 27, 2024
2024 tennis wrap-up: Skowhegan boys continue their regional dominance
Despite playing their ‘home’ matches 12 miles away, the River Hawks won their second straight Class A North title.
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PublishedJune 15, 2024
Class C baseball: Sacopee Valley edges Bucksport for first title in 8 years
The Hawks score all their runs in the fifth inning, then hang on for a 4-3 victory.
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PublishedJune 11, 2024
C boys lacrosse: Maranacook-Winthrop needs OT to eliminate Morse-Boothbay in semifinal
Freshman Jacob Lyons scored in overtime to overcome a 28-save effort from Morse goalie Michael Martin.
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PublishedJune 11, 2024
C boys lacrosse: No. 3 Wells holds off No. 2 Oak Hill co-op in semifinal
Connor Whitten scores seven goals for the Warriors, who snapped an 8-8 tie in the fourth quarter.
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PublishedJune 8, 2024
A North softball: Rain washes out Skowhegan-Edward Little in the third inning
The fifth-seeded Red Eddies led the No. 1 River Hawks 2-0 when the skies opened up.
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