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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PublishedDecember 7, 2013
Patriots’ defense thrives on adjusting
New England holding opponents down in the second half.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
Patriots Beat: One giant plunge for Develin
The Patriots fullback smashes another barrier.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
Girls’ Basketball Preview: Wells girls look to make a move in Class B West
The Warriors have plenty of talent but beyond that, it’s a team of friends who have bonded over the years.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2013
Patriots Beat: Another improbable win for New England
The Patriots believed they could come back again.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2013
Ridley fumbles again
The Patriots’ back knows he has to do better: He was benched Sunday after another of his fumbles ends with a Denver touchdown.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2013
Patriots notebook: Welker’s homecoming draws little attention
Wes Welker gets a muted reception in his first game back at Gillette Stadium.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2013
Patriots finish stunning comeback
New England charges back from a 24-0 halftime deficit, then beats Denver in overtime, 34-31.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2013
Brady-Manning rivalry built on respect
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning might downplay the hype, but there’s no avoiding it.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2013
Class B Football: Cony tops Kennebunk 30-23 to win state title
Ben Lucas throws a touchdown pass to Jon Saban in the final minute to lift the Rams to a championship.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2013
Patriots Beat: Big week for backup quarterback
Ryan Mallett will try to simulate Peyton Manning in practice.
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