Jenny Bush wanted so much to help Kennebunk win a state title. She did that and more with a title and undefeated season.
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.
Fort Kent driver remains on track
Austin Theriault, back after a terrifying crash, is racing on a lower level but for a full season.
North Berwick teen overcomes all obstacles
Isaac Douglass finds his niche in long-distance Spartan Races that test stamina, strength and skill.
Surfing is a lifestyle for Arundel teen
Maddie Ryan has yet to start high school but already has big-name sponsors and big-wave experience.
Young Maine athletes find their niche outside of school sport offerings
Interesting, unusual and even dangerous athletic passions are sometimes better for a motivated individualist.
South Portland teen finds way to share her love of skating
Cassandra Albano travels to Boston twice a week to compete in synchronized ice skating.
Racing snowmobiles revs Pownal teen’s engine
Ben Humphrey has been racing through the woods at high speeds for five years.
Hockey rink closes in Saco
The departure of two ‘anchor’ teams prompts management to begin the facility’s conversion to a multiuse athletic space and dissolve Portland Junior Pirates youth hockey.
Stanley Cup likely to visit Biddeford on Aug. 3
Brian Dumoulin of Biddeford helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win hockey’s title and will get his day with the sport’s iconic trophy.
Reading powers past Sea Dogs
The Fightin Phils, with the best record in baseball, record an 11-3 win in the series opener.