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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PublishedApril 8, 2023
Sidelines: Making a deal to keep Red Sox highs, also comes along with low points
The Red Sox have had a roller-coaster ride, but it’s easy to forget how things used to be, Dave Bailey writes.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2023
Sidelines: The 2-goal lead is the most dangerous lead in hockey … or is it?
Coaches give their views, and Dave Bailey crunches the numbers.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2023
Swimming: Edward Little/Leavitt boys, Camden Hills girls repeat as KVAC A champs
Cony’s Addison Burnham, Edward Little’s Andrew Casares named the meet’s top swimmers.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
Commentary: Red Sox are no longer players for MLB’s best free agents
Boston appears more interested in cutting payroll than adding talent.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2022
Field hockey: Winthrop beats MCI in overtime to defend its Class C championship
Madeline Wagner’s goal gives the Ramblers their second straight championship over MCI.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
Field hockey: Skowhegan rallies late to win Class A North title over Oxford Hills in OT thriller
After the Vikings took a lead into the fourth quarter, Layla Conway’s goal in OT gives the River Hawks their 21st consecutive regional title.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2022
Former Maranacook tennis star shares memorable experience working at the U.S. Open
Manchester native Madelyn Dwyer was a member of the ball crew and was able to witness some history up close.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2022
Volleyball: Gardiner advances to Class B semifinals with straight-set win over Gray-New Gloucester
The Tigers sweep the Patriots, one of the few teams to take a set from Gardiner this season.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2022
Football: Lawrence dominates turnover-prone Mt. Blue
Gavin Wilson picks off three passes and Parker Higgins runs for 177 yards for victorious Bulldogs.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2022
Old-time football: 1926 scrapbook provides revealing look at Maine’s gridiron history
Nearly a century ago, a fan meticulously documented the state’s high school and college football scene.