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.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2024
It’s showtime: Cooper Flagg set for long-hyped Duke debut
The Newport native is one of the biggest basketball stars in the country, and Mainers are eager to see him play on the big stage.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2024
Ace Flagg commits to play basketball at UMaine
The 6-foot-7 Newport native and Greensboro Day School senior will return to his home state for his college career.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2024
Lot of new names, but same standards and goals as Maine Celtics begin season
There’s a new coach, but four returning players create some continuity for the defending G League Eastern Conference champions.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2024
Maine Golf announces campaign to bolster Freeport training center
The $2.5 million plan will turn the Maine Golf Center into a robust facility with a short course, covered driving range and revamped clubhouse.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2024
Sports Digest: Portland tabbed top minor league sports market by Sports Business Journal
Labeled a ‘quintessential minor league sports town,’ Portland has seen strong attendance numbers from its pro teams.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2024
Basketball: Cooper Flagg named preseason All-American ahead of Duke debut
The Newport native and potential No. 1 NBA draft pick is the only underclassman on the Associated Press list.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
Anti-hazing measures are in place at Maine high schools. Experts say more can be done.
Many athletic directors across the state are taking additional steps to ensure safe behavior, but hazing incidents are still alleged.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2024
Golf: Jade Haylock wins fourth state title, Jack Quinn and Gardiner rise to top in Class B championships
Maranacook’s depth paid off with the Class C title, while Fort Fairfield’s Michael Bruce and Kents Hill’s Amelie Zachrinson wIn individual championships.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2024
Golf: It’s Scarborough’s turn, as Red Storm win first Class A title since 2017
Co-medalist Marc Twombly leads Scarborough with a 71, tying Greely’s Joe Hansen for individual honors, while Falmouth’s Carley Iannetta wins the girls’ title with an 82.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2024
‘A sad reality’: Beach to Beacon runners share disappointment after doping disqualification
Emily Durgin and Ben True said it ‘hurt’ to hear of women’s overall winner Faith Chepkoech’s violation, but that it shows the ‘unfortunate reality’ of the sport.
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