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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PublishedAugust 8, 2014
NBA players bring basketball, fun to Seeds of Peace campers
As conflict continues in the Middle East, the players and campers from conflict zones learn from each other.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2014
Patriots Beat: Lots to look for in the team’s preseason opener
Roster spots will be won or lost starting now.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2014
Portland High School hires Rob O’Leary as athletic director
The Massachusetts native was intrigued by the Bulldogs’ success.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2014
Future of OOB’s Raging Tide in doubt
The team owners are looking for more investors to share the financial burden.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2014
Time to talk football for Maine’s college coaches
The six head coaches in the state discuss their goals as the opening of practice approaches.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2014
Sacopee Valley drops varsity football for 2014
The Hawks, winless in five seasons, hope to return to varsity status in 2015.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2014
Patriots Beat: Quarterback Brady refuses to decline
Some say Tom Brady has lost his magic touch, but he hopes again to make those words disappear.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2014
Patriots Beat: Defense looks improved as camp starts
But New England players caution there’s work to be done.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2014
Five things to consider as Patriots open training camp
The Patriots’ 2014 NFL season begins with their first practice Thursday.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2014
Former Portland Pirates relive memories of championship season
Members of the 1993-94 Calder Cup title team gather for a 20-year reunion.
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