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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PublishedSeptember 20, 2013
Hawks harass Blue Blazes
Marshwood forces four Westbrook turnovers and easily wins a Class B showdown, 33-0.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013
Patriots Beat: Ugly wins? Yes, but Pats want more time to look their best
For all their offensive struggles – and there have been many – the Patriots are 2-0 heading into this weekend’s game with Tampa Bay.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013
Kennebunk football coach reaches a milestone
Joe Rafferty earns his 150th career victory as the Rams dominate York, 38-14.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013
Patriots Beat: Patriots win but here’s the catch: Receivers are missing
The guys that Tom Brady trusted to catch his passes these last few years aren’t here anymore. And the guys replacing them are not quite ready for prime time.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013
Patriots Notebook: Bruschi is honored for his ‘full tilt’ football
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tedy Bruschi never held in his emotions when he played linebacker for the New England Patriots. But Thursday night he had a tougher time maintaining his calm. With the crowd at Gillette Stadium chanting “Tedy, Tedy, Tedy,” Bruschi was honored at the half of the Patriots’ game against the New York Jets […]
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013
The snow calls, and Seth Wescott will answer
Seth Wescott is heading to New Zealand to test his injured left knee, with the Olympics approaching.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2013
Patriots Beat: Short week a tall order in the NFL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — An NFL season can be grueling and the longer it goes, the harder it gets. Bodies get battered, minds get weary. It takes time to recover from the pounding the players take each week. Neither the New England Patriots nor the New York Jets have that time this week. The teams will […]
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2013
New group of Patriots receivers needs time to thrive
Tom Brady faces a new challenge with five pass catchers not available for Sunday’s opener.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2013
Football: Scots take charge early, beat Biddeford
Bonny Eagle opens a 41-0 halftime lead and spoils the return of the Tigers’ coach.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2013
Just like that, Mulligan’s cut
Matthew Mulligan, a West Enfield native, is released two days after signing with the Patriots.
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