COVID-19 safety precautions will be in play Friday as interscholastic sports resume for the first time since last winter.
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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Pro golf event sets 2021 dates for its debut in Maine
The inaugural Live + Work Open at Falmouth Country Club, canceled in 2020, is scheduled for June 21-27.
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Regional scheduling produces intriguing high school match-ups
This fall, there will be more games between schools in differing enrollment classes – and in some cases, old rivals will face off once again.
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No spectators will be allowed at SMAA events this fall
The Western Maine Conference, however, will allow some fans – but none from visiting teams.
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High school football teams adapting to new normal
Many programs are turning toward 7-on-7 flag football as a way to have some form of competition this fall, with tackle football not allowed.
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Plans for pro soccer in Portland moving forward despite pandemic
An informational ‘town hall’ session is planed for Monday, while a local ownership group continues to work on stadium plans for a USL League One franchise.
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Next on the agenda: How can winter high school sports be played?
Football and volleyball are out this fall, and concerns which led officials to make those decisions could extend to the winter.
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Virtual marathon: It’s not Boston, but it still counts
The Boston Marathon became a virtual event because of the pandemic. While runners are disappointed, they are trying to make the most of it.
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First day of fall high school sports season finally arrives
After months of wondering whether there would be any sports this fall, most schools across the state held their first practices in soccer, field hockey, cross country and golf on Monday.
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No high school games, or even practices, in counties designated yellow
Thursday’s announcement comes as officials say that football and volleyball cannot be played across the state this fall because of the pandemic.