Braden Rodrigue scores 23 points for the Black Raiders.
David Bailey
Staff Writer
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.
Sidelines: Here are a few news items that should help keep you stay current in the wild world of sports
From coaching extensions at UMaine to Taylor Swift and the NFL, there’s a lot going on in regional and national sports, writes Dave Bailey.
Gymnastics: Sports and life converge at Never Give Up Never Quit invitational
The seventh annual event benefits the Travis Mills Foundation.
Gymnastics: Sports and life converge at Never Give Up Never Quit invitational
The seventh annual event benefits the Travis Mills Foundation.
Local roundup: Mt. Abram boys basketball remains undefeated
Payton Mitchell’s 30 points pace the Roadrunners.
Local roundup: Forest Hills girls basketball sinks Islesboro
Allie Dunning scored 16 points for the Tigers.
Indoor track and field: Waterville jumpers enjoy strong friendship, healthy rivalry
Seniors Maddie Yakimchick and Kara Anderson turning in strong performances for the Purple Panthers this winter.
Local Roundup: Hall-Dale girls basketball tops Oak Hill
Hayden Madore scores 19 points for the Bulldogs.
Local roundup: Forest Hills boys basketball dominates Wiscasset
The Tigers’ Braidan Welch nearly pulls off a triple-double.
Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show brings out the best in vintage vehicles
Many vintage vehicles were on display Friday at the Augusta Civic Center, some of which will be involved in this summer’s Great Race that runs from Kentucky to Gardiner.