Experts say any punishments from Brunswick’s investigation into hazing allegations should not be seen as the final step in curbing abusive group behavior.
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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Players kicked off Brunswick High football team in wake of hazing allegations
Superintendent Phil Potenziano would not specify how many players have been removed, citing confidentiality concerns.
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Brunswick High football team resumes practices amid hazing probe
The school district and local police continue their investigations into an alleged incident that took place during a team retreat in August.
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Football: Thornton Academy trounces Bangor, 84-13
The Trojans put up 63 points in the first half against the Rams, who entered the game with a 3-0 record.
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Beech Ridge Motor Speedway nears its finish line after 73 years
Teenagers on up to 80-year-olds cheered and mourned one of the last nights of racing at the ‘Beech.’
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Football notebook: Bangor, Oxford Hills vying to keep pace with Class A powers
Both teams are 3-0. This weekend they will face the league’s dominant programs, with Bangor at Thornton Academy and the Vikings hosting Bonny Eagle.
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Soccer notebook: NYA girls could be better than ever this season
The Panthers, the reigning Class D state champs, are 5-0 and have allowed just one goal this fall.
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High school teams hoped for a normal fall season. COVID had other plans
With COVID-19 cases soaring across Maine and impacting high schools, there has been a rash of postponed and canceled games.
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Leavitt dominates Wells in delayed season opener, 41-0
Leavitt had its first two games canceled because of COVID issues with their scheduled opponents.
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High school football notebook: Westbrook, Noble off to surprising 2-0 starts
Both teams have young head coaches who have been able to boost participation and fan interest with similar approaches.