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

York boys basketball is winning big behind a duo with shared hoop history

by Steve Craig January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Ryan Cummins and Reece MacDonald watched their brothers win a regional championship five years ago and have the Wildcats atop the standings again.

Hearts of Pine, Sports

MLS veteran Mikey Lopez helping build Portland’s pro soccer foundation

by Steve Craig January 22, 2025

Lopez, 31, has reunited with Hearts of Pine coach Bobby Murphy, who first coached him when he was 12.

Indoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine

Invitational indoor track meet leads to fast time at USM

by Steve Craig January 20, 2025January 21, 2025

The inaugural Fleet Feet Maine Elite Invitational brings top competitors from multiple leagues and classes.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

53rd Fitzpatrick Trophy goes to Jamier Rose of Noble High

by Steve Craig January 19, 2025January 19, 2025

The Knights’ quarterback is the first player from his school to win the prestigious award, given annually to the top senior football player in Maine.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Benched to champ: Portland QB Louis Thurston made his mark

by Steve Craig January 17, 2025

Thurston is one of four finalists for the 53rd James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy, emblematic of the top senior player in Maine, which will be announced Sunday.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Sweeping changes to Maine high school basketball proposed

by Steve Craig January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

A five-class basketball system that would double the number of Class AA teams is still a work in progress. The MPA also approved a more balanced four-class 11-man football structure.