Despite being a man down for most of the match, Portland plays to a 2-2 tie in regulation and wins in penalty kicks against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
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.
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Hearts of Pine announce 2026 season ticket price increases
Current season ticket holders will see an increase of $1 to $3 per game as the schedule expands from 18 to 20 home matches.
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Gorham Little League team booted from state tournament
The 12U all-star team, a contender for the state title, found out a half-hour before Tuesday’s playoff game that it was ineligible because is did not play enough regular-season games.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
West finds its footing and rolls to Lobster Bowl win
MVP Jamier Rose has plenty of help on both sides as the West takes 41-6 win in the all-star football game.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Varsity Maine All-State baseball team
This year’s team includes seven players who were conference or state players of the year.
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Varsity Maine Baseball Player of the Year: Gavin Haggett, Biddeford
The Division I-bound Haggett starred on the mound and at the plate during the Tigers’ run to the Class A title.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
What to look for at Lobster Bowl? Offensive fireworks
Both coaches think their combination of top-tier QBs and big-time playmakers will have the scoreboard operator working OT.
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Maine Lobster Bowl gives football players a college primer
Dorm living and a week of intense football focus provides a taste of training at the next level.
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Five takeaways from Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl media day
The state’s best seniors from the 2024 season are preparing for Saturday’s all-star football game.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Cody Bowker ready to start his pro baseball career
The Bowdoinham resident and Thornton Academy grad was taken in the third round by the Philadelphia Phillies.