Steve Craig reports primarily about Maine’s active high school sports scene, working to bring the passion and dedication of athletes, coaches and communities to readers. In some ways his career has come full circle. His first newspaper job was covering Maine high school sports in 1986 working out of a tiny office at the front of a hand-sewn shoe shop in Skowhegan. After 12 years as a sportswriter in Dover, New Hampshire, he wrote two books, had a multi-year stint as the Press Herald's freelance motorsports columnist and taught fifth grade. In 2012 he was happy to make a working return to Maine as a staff writer for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. A graduate of Michigan State University and Southern New Hampshire University, Steve can be forgiven for living in Hampton, New Hampshire. He and his wife Deb, two children, and numerous dogs and cats have called Hampton home since 1995 and he still hasn’t finished painting their 150-year-old home.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2024
Extensive renovations under way at Fitzpatrick Stadium
The city-owned facility will be the home field for the Hearts of Pine soccer club, which is preparing for its USL League One debut in the spring.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2024
Boys’ cross country: 2024 Press Herald All-Region team
Sam Laverdiere, Lake Region senior Aran Johnson, Portland senior Aidan Ring, York senior Alex Gilbert, Freeport junior Ellis Wood, Deering junior Henri Rivard, Marshwood junior Ethan Keller, Scarborough senior Conner Smith, Freeport senior Atticus Merriam, Scarborough sophomore Pi Crosby, Waynflete senior
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PublishedDecember 3, 2024
Girls’ cross country: 2024 Press Herald All-Region team
State champions Samantha Moore and Zoe Carroll pace the list of the area’s top 10 runners.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2024
Dahlia Verrill, Falmouth: Advocate for trans athletes aims ‘to bridge divides and build community’
The 17-year-old started speaking up in support of her peers in middle school.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2024
Football: Portland ends long title drought, wins Class A crown
The Bulldogs break open a close game in the second half to beat Thornton Academy for their first state title since 2002.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Football: State championship games at a glance
Thornton Academy, Kennebunk and Wells are going for repeat titles, Portland is looking to end its title drought, and Falmouth is in uncharted territory.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Football: Potter family connection has been a constant at Wells
Eli Potter has followed in the footsteps of two older brothers as a powerful running back for the Warriors.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
Hearts of Pine pro club unveils its jersey
The Maine Office of Tourism and L.L.Bean are primary sponsors of the USL League One team’s original uniform.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2024
Football: Prepared Portland eager to snap long title drought
The battle-tested Bulldogs, who are chasing their first Gold Ball since 2002, face Thornton Academy in a Class A title game rematch.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2024
Football: Old Orchard wins eight-man Small School title, trounces Stearns, 60-14
OOB’s stars showcase their big-play ability, with Riley Provencher scoring four touchdowns – three during a 38-point third quarter.
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