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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PublishedOctober 25, 2020
It’s been a challenging fall for these Maine college athletes
Four Maine high school grads attending schools beyond the Northeast have had varied experiences adjusting to college life, sports, and in some cases an absence of competition, during the pandemic.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2020
Hockey outbreaks in New England have Maine CDC on alert
No positive cases have been linked directly to a hockey referee who worked seven games in Maine and tested positive for COVID-19.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2020
For now, it’s practices only for youth hockey teams at Maine ice rinks
Games around the state were shut down last week after a referee who worked eight games tested positive for COVID-19.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Maine Mariners: We need fans to have a season this winter
Unless the state budges on its indoor gathering limits, the puck will not be dropped at Cross Insurance Arena.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2020
State tells youth hockey organization: You’re on thin ice
The Maine Amateur Hockey Association, which has been playing indoor games despite a state recommendation against it, is weighing its options after receiving a letter from the health commissioner.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2020
High school golfers to compete for state titles this weekend
Boys’ and girls’ individual titles, along with team championships, will be contested in three classes on Friday and Saturday at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2020
NESCAC cancels conference sports for winter season
Thursday’s announcement, made in response to the pandemic, affects Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges and is likely to impact where some high school games and championships can be held.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2020
UMaine athletics to receive $90 million from Alfond Foundation
The gift – part of a staggering $240 million for the University of Maine System – is the largest ever given to a New England public university for athletics.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2020
A bittersweet alternative: 7-on-7 touch football at Maine high schools
Despite the disappointment of no tackle football this fall, players relish the opportunity to compete – and have some fun.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2020
High school roundup: Freeport boys’ cross country team in quarantine
The school also postponed girls’ soccer games against Greely on Wednesday because of COVID-19 concerns.
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