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.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Softball: Teams to watch in southern Maine

by Steve Craig April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

Biddeford and Windham are likely to battle it out in Class A South, while Cape Elizabeth looks to defend its Class B state title.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Baseball: Teams to watch in southern Maine

by Steve Craig April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Thornton Academy and South Portland should contend for the Class A South title, while Greely and Freeport will be tough to beat in Class B South.

Baseball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine

High school baseball: It’s not easy being a hitter these days

by Steve Craig April 13, 2022April 14, 2022

With a glut of top-end pitching talent – and many, many more quality arms – the balance has shifted in favor of the pitcher.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Baseball: Players to watch in southern Maine

by Steve Craig April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

As a new season begins, keep your eyes on these talented players.

Football, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Some state title games moving to new sites this fall

by Steve Craig April 12, 2022April 13, 2022

Bangor will host the Class C and D 11-man championships on Saturday, Nov. 19, while the Class A and B games will be played at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.