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.

Sports, Varsity Maine

Portland Public Schools rescinds policy on student fan restrictions

by Steve Craig October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

The district had limited students to attending sporting events only at the high school they attend in the wake of unruly behavior at games.

Maine colleges, Sports

Ultimate tournament to bring 1,800 college athletes to South Portland

by Steve Craig October 20, 2022

The seventh Lobster Pot, hosted by Maine Ultimate, is often the first chance for club teams to compete during the school year.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ soccer: Waynflete star excels after injury sidelined him for over two years

by Steve Craig October 17, 2022October 19, 2022

Myles Culley once hoped for a pro soccer career, but now he is simply grateful to get back on the field with teammates.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Wells stops Kennebunk in third overtime, 28-21

by Steve Craig October 15, 2022

Eli Potter scores the final touchdown and then makes a game-ending interception for the Warriors.

Boys Basketball, Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Rare achievement for Falmouth High coach: 500 wins in two sports

by Steve Craig October 14, 2022October 13, 2022

Now in his 44th season as a head coach, Dave Halligan is revered by players past and present.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football notebook: Another busy weekend of intriguing interclass games

by Steve Craig October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Kennebunk and Wells renew an old rivalry, and a coach returns to the home of his championship playing days.

Sports

Men’s soccer: Kennebunk’s Max Murray leads the way for No. 15 Vermont

by Steve Craig October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

In his first season as a full-time striker, Murray has won three America East Offensive Player of the Week awards.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

High school football teams go soft in the fight against brain injuries

by Steve Craig and Mike Mandell October 9, 2022October 8, 2022

Lightweight and spongy Guardian Caps, designed to reduce the force of impact of blows to the football helmet, are starting to be embraced by teams in Maine.