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Drew Bonifant
Staff Writer
Drew Bonifant covers sports for the Press Herald, with beats in high school football, basketball and baseball. He was previously part of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports team. A New Hampshire native and 2010 graduate of Northeastern University, he came to Maine in September 2016 after four years at the Concord Monitor, where he covered NASCAR, University of New Hampshire hockey and high schools and won a NH Press Association award for his work. He also worked for two years as a college co-op at the Patriot Ledger in Quincy, Mass. An avid golfer, frequent skier and consumer of sports, movie and music trivia, he’s a fan of the New England Patriots, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Flyers and Miami Heat – and yes, he’s aware of how random those teams seem.
Manch Wheeler remembered for ability, loyalty to school
Augusta native and UMaine standout, who reached AFL with Bills, died Saturday at 79.
Excitement runs high as fall teams return to action
Monday brings official start to the 2018-19 season with first team practices.
Central Maine triathletes conquer Lake Placid Ironman
Local triathletes and training friends conquer all 140.6 miles of renowned event.
Maine Girls Academy’s closing brings back Cony-McAuley memories
For years, Rams and Lions had a respectful rivalry as the state’s premier basketball programs.
Gardiner couple ready to tackle Beach to Beacon for first time
Jeff and Kerry Mansir set to make debuts at famed Cape Elizabeth 10K race.
Casual athletes get a laid-back fitness opportunity with OakFest triathlon
Event allows participants to paddle, pedal and run without regular triathlon demands.
Cassidy resigns as Gardiner boys varsity basketball coach
After 11 years, coach steps down to spend more time with his family.
Fans send the wrong tone with Hader ovation
Pitcher deserves to be forgiven, but not embraced, Drew Bonifant writes.
After New England elimination, Augusta 13-15 team unsure of future
With no Senior Babe Ruth option, players likely to join different teams after three regional trips.