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.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Here are 10 boys basketball teams to watch in southern Maine in 2025-26

by Steve Craig December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

The new-look A and B classes in the South are loaded with teams that have the qualities to contend, with two-time champ Windham leading the pack.

Football, News, Sports, Varsity Maine

This year’s Portland-Deering Thanksgiving football game is at Deering

by Steve Craig November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Fans coming to the 113th edition of the holiday exhibition game are encouraged to bring a food donation to benefit Preble Street Food Pantry.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Watch Varsity Maine’s takeaways from Class A and B football state finals

by Mike Mandell and Steve Craig November 24, 2025November 25, 2025

Reporters discuss the two championship games played at Fitzpatrick Stadium.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Thornton football stops Portland to win Class A title

by Steve Craig November 22, 2025November 22, 2025

The Golden Trojans force five turnovers as coach Kevin Kezal gains his 200th victory and seventh state championship.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Portland, Thornton football stars benefited from summer work

by Steve Craig November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Portland’s Cordell Jones and Thornton’s Connor Ayoob have both excelled in new roles and led their teams back to the Class A title game.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet Thornton and Portland football, who face off again for Class A title

by Steve Craig November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Preview: Top-ranked Thornton Academy and defending champion Portland square off for a third straight year.

Hearts of Pine, News, Sports

Hearts of Pine announce start of 2026 roster

by Steve Craig November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Twelve of the original players, including leading scorer Ollie Wright and captain Mikey Lopez, will be back along with coach Bobby Murphy and his staff.