The Maine Principals’ Association took disciplinary action because the Navigators forfeited last week’s game against Portland.
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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Sports Digest: Falmouth native Chris Poole sails to U.S. championship
Chris Poole is ranked No. 1 in the World Match Race Tour point standings heading into the regular-season finale in Bermuda, Oct. 2-7.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Sanford’s size and experience too much for Marshwood in 42-6 win
The Class A Spartans improve to 3-0-1 heading into a big game at home next Friday against Thornton Academy.
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Football: Thornton uses late surge to beat rival Bonny Eagle for first win
Football: The Trojans avoid an 0-3 start, scoring two touchdowns in the final six minutes for a 28-14 victory.
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High school football: Getting back to normal after an odd weekend
Numerous teams had their games last weekend stretched over two days because of Friday night thunderstorms.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school sports officials keep a wary eye on Hurricane Lee
Saturday’s schedule is likely to be eliminated by the approaching storm, in a fall season that has already had numerous weather postponements.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ soccer: Portland controls the action in 2-0 win against Falmouth
The Bulldogs show off their talent and depth, improving to 3-0-1 with their win over the Navigators.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Lightning halts game at Kennebunk in second half
The Rams, playing for the first time on their new field, will have a 23-6 lead against Massabesic when the Class B game resumes Saturday with 4:05 left in the third quarter.
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Men’s pro soccer team coming to Portland, slated for 2025 start
Local investors have been granted an expansion team by United Soccer League and will play games at Fitzpatrick Stadium, pending city approval.
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Football: Class A newcomer Portland beats Thornton Academy with last-minute TD
The Bulldogs knock off a kingpin in their return to the largest class, winning on a touchdown pass from Louis Thurston to Reegan Buck.