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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PublishedJanuary 11, 2014
Patriots notebook: Young fan’s death prompts team to honor memory
Sam Berns, who died from a rare genetic disease, is honored with a moment of silence.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2014
Patriots beat Colts 43-22 to advance to the AFC championship
LeGarrette Blount had four touchdown runs in keeping the colts from their second straight comback win.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2014
Patriots, Colts are comeback kings
No deficit is too large for either New England or Indianapolis.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2014
Olympic dreams still alive for Mainers
Spots are up for grabs in qualifying races the next couple of weeks.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2014
Patriots beat: Brady ready for another title run
Nothing excites the Patriots’ QB more than winning.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2014
A Maine ski school earns its reputation for churning out well-rounded Olympians
Carrabassett Valley Academy students learn to embrace uphill and downhill challenges.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2013
Maine’s Wescott expresses concern over Olympic security
The gold medalist may skip the Opening Ceremonies if he qualifies for the team.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2013
Mainers rooting for Eagles
Philadelphia Coach Chip Kelly maintains friendships with several Mainers.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2013
Patriots-Ravens: Top AFC rivals have much in common
New England tries to clinch another division title against one of its most troublesome opponents.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2013
Augusta luger Clukey ponders future after narrowly missing Olympics
Called ‘classy, graceful’ in the face of disappointment, she is eager to continue her community service work, including for her girls’ camp in Readfield.
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