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.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Old Orchard wins eight-man Small School title, trounces Stearns, 60-14

by Steve Craig November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

OOB’s stars showcase their big-play ability, with Riley Provencher scoring four touchdowns – three during a 38-point third quarter.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Kennebunk pulls away in 2nd half, beats Deering in Class B South final, 35-14

by Steve Craig November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

The reigning state champions are tested in the first half before taking control with three straight touchdowns in the third quarter.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Resurgent Deering rises from afterthought to regional finalist

by Steve Craig November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

The Rams, winless in 2021, are 8-1 and headed to a showdown with defending champion Kennebunk.

Hearts of Pine, Sports

Hearts of Pine names veteran coach with ties to Maine to lead first season

by Steve Craig November 14, 2024March 27, 2025

Bobby Murphy, who previously coached in Orlando and at USM early in his career, was named head coach for the inaugural season of Portland’s new pro soccer franchise.