Some feel their voices have not be heard by decision-makers, and they worry about potential mental health issues among students if the season is called off.
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.
Local artists painting equality mural in Portland
They hope to send a message for positive change with the 40-foot-long work off Monument Square.
Game on? Prospects for fall sports vary widely in U.S.
Several states won’t be playing tackle football at high schools this season; in Maine, guidelines will likely become more clear this week.
Jayden Flaker makes his own mark on the track
The younger brother of Scarborough sprint star Jarett Flaker wins the AAU Junior Olympics 110 high hurdles for his age group on his 16th birthday, with a time among the best ever for a Maine athlete.
‘Near misses off the tee’ cost Shawn Warren at PGA Championship
Warren, a teaching pro at Falmouth Country Club, recounts his rounds at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco.
Artist who loved sailboats identified as man found dead near Wells Harbor
Robert Rasche, 61, of Bellingham, Mass., was recovered from the Webhannet River on Saturday afternoon.
No new shark sightings in Maine since Friday, but officials urge caution
Swimming restrictions at four state parks may be lifted on Monday, but authorities encourage swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders to stay away from seals – great white sharks’ preferred prey.
MPA announces details for shortened fall sports seasons
Football teams will play no more than six regular season games. Soccer, field hockey and volleyball will play a maximum of 10.
Caleb Manuel wins Maine junior golf title with double eagle on 18th hole
Tied with Armand Ouellette, Manuel holes a 193-yard shot to win; Lindsay Cote takes the girls’ title.
Caleb Manuel wins Maine junior golf title with double-eagle on 18th hole
Tied with Armand Ouellette, Manuel holes a 193-yard shot to win. Meanwhile, Lindsay Cote takes the girls title over Maine Women’s Amateur champion Ruby Haylock.