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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PublishedMarch 29, 2014
Sochi silver medalist Gus Kenworthy wins second Dumont Cup at Sunday River
The slopestyle skier edges Nick Goepper, last year’s cup winner.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2014
Olympic skiers mingle with fans at Maine’s Dumont Cup
A slopestyle event goes through Sunday at Sunday River.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2014
Three Olympic medalists in Maine to ski in Dumont Cup
The slopestyle skiing event at Sunday River brings together professional and amateur skiers.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2014
Wisconsin teams win in Division III hockey semifinals
St. Norbert and Wisconsin-Stevens Point will play in Lewiston for the title.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2014
Lewiston’s a perfect place for a college hockey final
Four teams, with family and friends, are enjoying the Division III Frozen Four.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2014
Mainers homeward bound for Division III hockey championships
Connor Anthoine and Matt Lee helped SUNY-Geneseo make the semifinals.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2014
High school students get life messages at SMAA sportsmanship summit
A Globetrotter speaks about bullying and a gay athlete talks about inclusion.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Patriots’ winning ways priceless for free agents
The Patriot Way is a selling point for players throughout the NFL.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2014
Volunteers help biathlon championships run smoothly
Nearly 500 volunteers participated in the recent IBU youth/junior worlds in Presque Isle.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2014
N.H.’s Doherty takes silver in world biathlon race in Maine
The N.H. native now has three medals in three races.
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