When Mike Lowe joined the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram’s staff in 1982, he never thought he was setting roots. But he learned to love Maine, its people, its games and, especially, its stories. It’s hard to say what he covers because, well, he covers everything. Over the years he’s been fortunate to witness some of the biggest sports events in Maine and elsewhere, from the Little League World Series to the actual World Series, from an NCAA ice hockey championship for Maine to an AHL championship for the Portland Pirates, from seven Super Bowls for the Patriots to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He’s interviewed stars and personalities such as Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Seth Wescott, Michael Phelps, Ian Crocker, Paul Kariya, Julia Clukey, Kevin “Killer” Kaminski and Joan Benoit Samuelson. Yet his favorite stories often involve Maine high school sports and the passion they stir. Nothing compares to the bond between a high school and its town. He collects comic books, loves listening to the Red Sox on the radio on a warm summer night or leaning back in his recliner with a good book. He also loves, absolutely loves, chocolate-covered peanuts. A native of New Bedford, Mass., he lives in Saco with his wife Tracie and has three children and four grandchildren.
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PublishedApril 25, 2014
Westbrook baseball gets back on the field
The Blazes fall short in their first game since suspensions were handed out.
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PublishedApril 24, 2014
Another underage party, another challenge for Westbrook leadership
As a ‘handful’ of student-athletes face charges and suspensions over underage drinking, new scrutiny fixes on Westbrook’s response.
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PublishedApril 24, 2014
Ex-Portland coach Mike Bailey joins South Portland staff
After two years off, he will be the Riots’ defensive coordinator.
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PublishedApril 18, 2014
Baseball: USM beats Bowdoin for eighth straight win
The Huskies get strong relief pitching in a 5-3 victory.
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PublishedApril 12, 2014
Maine Winter Sports Center raises enough for another year
A Presque Isle native gave money to the world-class facility to keep programs running, as well as matching funds for an endowment.
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PublishedApril 8, 2014
Matt Cimino commits to George Washington U.
The Falmouth native played three years at a prep school in Massachusetts.
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PublishedApril 7, 2014
Gray-New Gloucester coach has Olympic dreams
Sherri Emery is hoping to make the U.S. skeleton team in 2018.
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PublishedApril 4, 2014
Sugarloaf awarded 2015, 2017 U.S. Alpine championships
The Narrow Gauge run will host the nation’s top skiers for the first time since 2008.
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PublishedApril 3, 2014
Sugarloaf to host 2015, 2017 U.S. Alpine Championships
The Maine ski resort will showcase the nation’s top skiers for the first time since 2008.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2014
Kenworthy wins second Dumont Cup at Sunday River
The Olympic silver medalist holds off Nick Goepper.
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