Steve Craig reports primarily about Maine’s active high school sports scene, working to bring the passion and dedication of athletes, coaches and communities to readers. In some ways his career has come full circle. His first newspaper job was covering Maine high school sports in 1986 working out of a tiny office at the front of a hand-sewn shoe shop in Skowhegan. After 12 years as a sportswriter in Dover, New Hampshire, he wrote two books, had a multi-year stint as the Press Herald's freelance motorsports columnist and taught fifth grade. In 2012 he was happy to make a working return to Maine as a staff writer for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. A graduate of Michigan State University and Southern New Hampshire University, Steve can be forgiven for living in Hampton, New Hampshire. He and his wife Deb, two children, and numerous dogs and cats have called Hampton home since 1995 and he still hasn’t finished painting their 150-year-old home.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2022
Will a lineman win the Fitzpatrick Trophy for the first time since 1977?
Bonny Eagle’s Thomas Horton is one of three finalists for this year’s award, given to the top senior in Maine high school football.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2022
Wrestling: Plenty of reasons to be motivated at Zeb Leavitt Memorial Invitational
For Cheverus, the event was about honoring one of the school’s former wrestlers. For other teams, it was a day to take advantage and learn from being in a tournament atmosphere.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2022
Several UMaine teams sidelined this weekend because of COVID-19 cases
The Black Bears have had to postpone or cancel events for women’s hockey, women’s basketball, swimming and indoor track.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Wrestling notebook: Cheverus to host Zeb Leavitt Memorial tourney
Leavitt, a Class A heavyweight champion who was killed in a car accident in 2020, helped to build what is now a growing program.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Back Cove no longer in play as site for pro soccer stadium
Local investors trying to bring a United Soccer League expansion franchise to Portland have turned their attention solely to Fitzpatrick Stadium as a home for the team.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2021
With reprieve from vaccine mandate, Maine high school wrestlers hit the mat
Coaches and athletes are thankful to be able to compete this season after last year’s was canceled — even if they must wear masks.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
Fenway Bowl cancellation scrubs plan to honor Marshwood’s football program
The school, which has won 22 Maine state championships, planned to have 150 players, coaches, parents and alums at Fenway Park for an on-field recognition.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
12 semifinalists announced for Fitzpatrick Trophy
The award is given annually to the top high school senior football player in Maine.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
South Portland junior generating buzz among college basketball recruiters
Six-foot-10 JP Estrella has athletic scholarship offers from major college powers, but most high school basketball fans in Maine have never seen him play.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2021
Maine schools navigate COVID-19 protocols for sports and extracurriculars
With winter coming and COVID-19 case rates high, some Maine schools are requiring vaccination or pooled testing in order for students to participate in sports and activities.
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