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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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  • Published
    May 27, 2013

    ‘Red’ Gendron named UMaine men’s hockey coach

    Gendron was assistant coach under Shawn Walsh when Maine won the NCAA championship in 1993.

  • Published
    May 26, 2013

    Maine’s connections to the Olympics

    SETH WESCOTT   Event: Snowboardcross Age: 36 Maine connection: Born in North Carolina, Wescott and his family moved to Farmington before he entered the fifth grade. Now lives in Carrabassett Valley. Previous Olympics: Won gold medal in Turin (2006) and Vancouver (2010). Right now: Wescott is recovering from surgery after he tore the ACL in his […]

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    May 25, 2013

    Coming home: Maine Olympians give back in the off-season

    Seth Wescott and Julia Clukey are actively involved in efforts to guide the state’s youth.

  • Published
    May 20, 2013

    McAuley’s Clement commits to Marist College

    Allie Clement, McAuley’s junior basketball standout, announces her plans for college.

  • Published
    May 5, 2013

    Patriots Beat: Patriots gladly wear the Scarlet letter

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – It all started with Devin McCourty. When the New England Patriots drafted McCourty in 2010, thus began Bill Belichick’s love for defensive players at Rutgers University. Over the last three seasons, Belichick has often spoken about McCourty’s intelligence, how he recognizes things on the field almost before they happen. In 2012, the […]

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    May 4, 2013

    Patriots Beat: Some Pats never feel a draft

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Draft day can be exhilarating for those players whose name is called. But far more players never hear Mel Kiper talk about their prospects of playing in the NFL. That doesn’t mean they’re any less important. Their chance comes after the draft, when teams start the process of filling their rosters with […]

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    May 2, 2013

    Softball Notebook: Old Orchard back, and soon will be getting better

    A year ago the softball diamond at Old Orchard Beach High was vacant, the softball season canceled because of a lack of players. This year the program may be healthier than it has been in years. And while the team has yet to win entering Thursday’s contest with Freeport, it has high goals. “We’re hoping […]

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    May 1, 2013

    Wescott hopeful despite knee injury

    Seth Wescott, 36, faces a comeback from serious knee surgery to be ready for the Olympics.

  • Published
    April 27, 2013

    Patriots Beat: Pats’ priority: Smart, mature

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Say this about Bill Belichick, he knows what he wants. Football pundits and fans often scratch their heads when the New England Patriots make their selections in the NFL draft, but Belichick has always done what he thinks is best for his team. That was obvious in this year’s draft. The Patriots […]

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    April 27, 2013

    Social media rewriting the rules for college recruits

    As coaches rely on Twitter and Facebook to make personal connections, NCAA regulations on texting continue to evolve.