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Staff Writer

Dave Dyer is in his second stint with the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company from 2012-2015 and returned in late 2016. He spent most of 2016 doing freelance sports writing in Seattle, Washington. During that time, Dave had articles published by the Seattle Times, covering the Seattle Marathon, the Seattle Storm of the National Women’s Basketball League (WNBA) and Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). He also collaborated with the U.S. Olympic website, teamusa.org, interviewing some of the key athletes of the 2016 Summer Olympics, including Michael Phelps, Simone Manuel, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart.

Before his first stint in Augusta, Dave was a Sports Writer for the Biddeford Journal Tribune from 2009-2012.
A native Mainer, Dave was raised in North Waterboro and graduated from Massabesic High School. He is a graduate of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, where he was a quarterback on the football team from 2004-2007.

Dave lives in Brunswick. He has a daughter, Scout. He also has two dogs, a Yorkshire terrier named Humphrey and a German shepherd mix named Nanook.

Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball

Maine high school volleyball coaches express mixed reactions to postponed season

by Dave Dyer September 10, 2020September 11, 2020

MPA eyes possible late winter/early spring season for the indoor fall sport, but challenges remain.

Maine colleges, Sports

Suspension of Maine Maritime football was surprise to players

by Dave Dyer August 15, 2020

Already stung by news that the 2020 season was canceled because of coronavirus, team members are reeling from the academy’s decision to indefinitely suspend the program.

Sports

Four Maine colleges intend to play sports this fall

by Dave Dyer and Steve Craig July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

As the pandemic is forcing many schools and conferences to shut the door on the fall, Colby, Thomas, UMaine-Presque Isle and St. Joseph’s all plan to create nonconference schedules.

Sports

Virtual road races gaining in popularity, although obstacles present unique challenges

by Dave Dyer May 22, 2020May 25, 2020

With large crowd restrictions still in place, virtual events are an attractive option these days, but the lack of a traditional race day atmosphere can dampen the experience.