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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PublishedJuly 10, 2014
Pirates’ championship team getting back together
This weekend’s reunion includes a charity golf tournament.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2014
Former Pirates coach Trotz returning for reunion
The new coach of the Washington Capitals led the Portland Pirates to the 1993-94 AHL championship.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2014
Paul Marquis hired as Noble’s girls’ basketball coach
The former Traip Academy coach returns after a year off.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2014
Carrabassett Valley Academy skier learns the value of keeping a journal
Sam Morse’s journal writing puts ‘a bookmark’ in his memory.
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PublishedJune 25, 2014
Cindy Blodgett hired as assistant coach at Boston University
The Clinton native and former UMaine star returns to BU for a second stint as an assistant for the women’s basketball team.
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PublishedJune 25, 2014
Gorham’s Prince named to U.S. national field hockey team
Hannah Prince is on the 30-player team and hopes to take part in international tournaments, including the Olympics.
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PublishedJune 24, 2014
Julia Clukey will return to national luge team
Coming off a disappointing season, the 29-year-old Augusta native said she was not ready to stop sliding yet.
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PublishedJune 24, 2014
Olympic luger Julia Clukey to announce career plans
The Augusta native already has been named to the U.S. national team.
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PublishedJune 21, 2014
High school athletes of the year for 2013-14
The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram honors the best high school athletes in the state.
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PublishedJune 21, 2014
It’s Cheverus vs. Massabesic again for girls’ Class A lacrosse title
Both teams are playing at a high level for the championship game.
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