2026 Portland Press Herald Fall Athlete of the Week: Week 1
The Portland Press Herald has announced a new “Fall Athlete of the Week” series that will spotlight high‑school stars across Maine. The program kicks off this fall with a “Week 1” nomination round, and will run through the entire season.
Sports writers from the newspaper will select nominees based on performances in the previous week’s games. Readers are then invited to vote for their favorite among the shortlisted athletes. The winner will be announced in the paper’s Sunday edition, and the name of the athlete will be published alongside a brief profile.
The initiative is part of the Press Herald’s broader commitment to high‑school sports coverage, which it says is proudly supported by local sponsors such as Maine State Credit Union. The launch of the series comes after a successful start to the 2026 season, with a focus on celebrating community talent and encouraging young athletes.
While the first week’s nominees have not yet been published, the paper is encouraging readers to keep an eye on the upcoming issues for the names, stats, and stories of the season’s top performers.
