The university system announced Tuesday morning it was prohibiting non-essential air travel in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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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Cheverus cancels April’s out-of-state trips over coronavirus concerns
Other schools and the Maine Principals’ Association are being cautious, taking a wait-and-see approach about trips and events planned for the week of April vacation and beyond.
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Wrestling: Marshwood freshman makes an immediate impact
Competing in a tough 152-pound division, Colby Isabelle already has won three titles in Maine and believes he can make an impact at the New England Championships.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: As eight-man ranks grow, the rest of the state is wondering how it will adapt
The number of 11-man Class D teams will be greatly reduced, and struggling Class C teams will lose their most common opponents.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Edward Little edges Thornton for Class AA crown
Austin Brown’s 3-pointer with 25 seconds remaining lifts the Red Eddies to a 54-53 victory.
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Boys’ basketball: Hampden stuns York in second half to win Class A title
Trailing by 11 points late in the third quarter, the Broncos go on a 23-1 run to end York’s bid for an unbeaten season.
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Boys’ basketball preview: York (21-0) vs. Hampden Academy (20-1)
The Class A state final features two high-scoring teams, but don’t be surprised to see a defensive battle.
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Boys’ basketball preview: Thornton Academy (18-3) vs. Edward Little (19-2)
The Class AA title game pits two teams that can pound the ball inside and pride themselves on defense.
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Boys’ basketball: Defined roles, versatile skills are key to York’s success
The unbeaten Wildcats, who face Hampden Academy in the Class A state final, are much more than their two top scorers.
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Boys’ basketball: Thornton ready for state title challenge
Knocked off in the regional final last season, the Trojans got over the hurdle this year and will face Edward Little for the Class AA championship on Saturday night.