Sam Smith says he wants to bring stability to a promising program that has dealt with turnover on the sidelines.
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.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto Racing: Drivers get down and dirty at Unity Raceway
The dirt track recently started its second season since reopening after a four-year hiatus.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, Sidelines, Sports
Sidelines: In 1989, Oak Grove-Coburn baseball was a team without a school
The Tigers played in the Class D West final days after the school’s final graduation ceremony, Dave Bailey writes.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
2023 lacrosse wrap-up: Messalonskee boys, Cony girls soared high
The Eagles reached their first state final in program history while Rams enjoyed standout spring.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Softball: Ace pitchers, knowledgable catcher keep Hall-Dale softball on top
The Bulldogs have won 55 straight games heading into the Class C state championship game against Bucksport.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Hall-Dale routs Monmouth to win Class C South title
The Bulldogs score nine runs in the third en route to their 55th consecutive victory.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: No. 3 St. Dom’s outlasts No. 2 Richmond in 9 innings
Tim Ouellette’s ninth-inning home run sends Saints to Class D South final.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local Roundup: Monmouth baseball ousts Lisbon in Class C South quarterfinal
Mustangs top Greyhounds 6-1 to advance to Saturday’s semifinals.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys lacrosse: No. 10 Greely edges feisty No. 7 Gardiner in Class B prelim
Matt Kennedy scores five goals for Rangers in a back-and-forth battle.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: The Buddy system paid dividends for UMaine football in the 1980s
Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens, who recently lost his right leg in a cycling crash, got his head coaching start in Orono and revived a program that was treading water, Dave Bailey writes.