Rock Steady Boxing, a program introduced in Maine just over two years ago, helps participants battle the degenerative disease, both physically and psychologically.
Steve Craig
Staff Writer
Steve Craig reports primarily about Maine’s active high school sports scene and, more recently, the Portland Hearts of Pine men's professional soccer team. His first newspaper job was covering Maine high school sports in 1986 working out of a tiny office in Skowhegan at the front of a hand-sewn shoe shop. After 12 years as a sportswriter in Dover, New Hampshire, he had a multi-year stint as the Portland Press Herald's freelance motorsports writer. In 2012 he was happy to make a working return to Maine as a staff writer for the Press Herald. Steve was named the National Sports Media Association's 2022 Maine Sportswriter of the Year, 27 years after winning the award for New Hampshire.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs’ rally falls short in 13-10 loss
The Trenton Thunder grab a 10-0 lead before Portland scores eight runs in the seventh inning.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Trejyn Fletcher’s Deering debut draws plenty of pro scouts
More than 20 scouts were at Hadlock Field in Portland to watch one of the nation’s top prospects go 2 for 3 with two runs in a 20-4 loss to Marshwood.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: Five teams to watch
Defending Class A champion Thornton Academy is now in the unfamiliar role of favorites.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: Thornton’s LaBreck ready to get back in the action
The two-way midfielder was unable to be part of successful football and basketball teams because of shoulder surgery.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: 15 players to watch
Five US Lacrosse All-Americans are among the top returning players in southern Maine.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Five teams to watch
Portland has the combination of returning pitchers and position players to be the favorite in Class A South.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: 15 players to watch
Strong pitchers and top national prospect Trejyn Fletcher highlight a talented group in southern Maine.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: In pursuit of Class A title, South Portland has two aces
Junior pitchers Hunter Owen (Vanderbilt) and Noah Lewis (Maine) already have committed to play for Division I college teams.
Posted inSports
Randy Hodsdon ready to grab his Masters ticket
Well known in Maine golf circles for his encyclopedic rules knowledge and love of golf history, the 63-year-old pro from Portland will watch his first round at Augusta National on Friday.