Steve Solloway

10 posts

Steve once fantasized of becoming the next second baseman for the New York Mets. He turned back pitches from his Lutheran pastor and the Russian Orthodox Archbishop of North American to enter seminaries. A repentant sinner and student of human behavior, Solloway discovered the joy of factual storytelling through reporting. Over a 43-year career, mostly with the Kennebec Journal, Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram in his adopted state of Maine, Solloway won numerous national, regional, and news and column writing awards. He has asked questions of youngsters playing pee wee football and men playing in the Super Bowl. Lobstermen, actors, and U.S. senators. Boxers and bank presidents. Racecar drivers and climatologists. Everyone has a story and Solloway loves to listen. Solloway was inducted to the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

Shawn Moody poses for a photo while sitting at his desk in an office.

7 min

Shawn Moody: The common-sense political novice

Having never held public office, Shawn Moody brings common-sense business ideals to his campaign for the Blaine House.

BySteve Solloway

October 30, 2018

6 min

And then there were three – Caron exits governor’s race

Alan Caron decided to quit the race weeks ago but strategically stayed in it so that he could garner more attention when he ultimately endorsed Janet Mills.

BySteve Solloway

October 29, 2018

11 min

Meet the independent news publishers of Maine

Alan Baker and Edward French are two veteran newsmen, both concerned about and devoted to preserving local journalism despite the odds.

BySteve Solloway

June 7, 2018