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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PublishedJune 18, 2014
Girls’ lacrosse: Massabesic repeats as Western Class A champion
The Mustangs score in sudden death to defeat Thornton Academy.
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PublishedJune 18, 2014
Girls’ lacrosse: Cape Elizabeth finally prevails in Western Class B final
The Capers top Kennebunk after losing the last three regional finals.
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PublishedJune 17, 2014
Sacopee Valley rallies past St. Dom’s in West C baseball final
The 4-2 win gives Hawks first regional title since 1993.
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PublishedJune 14, 2014
Greely shuts out Poland to reach Western Class B baseball final
Connor Russell keeps the Knights off balance with an effective change-up.
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PublishedJune 14, 2014
Former UMaine receiver looking to get healthy, back with Patriots
Derrick Johnson is recovering from a sprained left knee.
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PublishedJune 12, 2014
Softball: Yarmouth takes a walk to Class B semifinals
The Clippers receive 17 walks in a win over Greely.
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PublishedJune 11, 2014
Girls’ lacrosse: Scarborough rounding into form
The Red Storm rout South Portland in a quarterfinal game.
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PublishedJune 1, 2014
High school softball rule change has had the anticipated effect
Moving the pitching rubber back to 43 feet in 2010 has brought balance to the game.
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PublishedMay 28, 2014
USM baseball filled with promise for next season
The Huskies must replace offense but have strong pitching to build around.
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PublishedMay 27, 2014
NCAA baseball notebook: Southern Maine seniors get their moment of recognition
Five of the Huskies seniors taken out of game in the ninth get a round of applause from USM fans.
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