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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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013
Western Class A girls’ basketball: McAuley remains regional champ after a challenge
Cheverus makes it close late, but the Lions win Western Class A for the third straight season, 47-36.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013
Western Class B girls’ basketball: Lake Region makes it two straight
The Lakers hold York scoreless for about 9 1/2 minutes in the first half and cruise to a 50-24 win.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013
Western Class A girls’ basketball: Stags reach first final
Cheverus is in its first girls’ basketball regional final, against McAuley, after beating Deering, 33-31.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013
Western Class B boys’ basketball: Falmouth thrashes Mountain Valley
The Yachtsmen show why they’re the No. 1 seed, using a 30-0 surge to turn the game into a rout.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2013
Western Class B girls’ basketball: Lake Region stops Greely
The top-seeded Lakers ride their relentless defense to a 42-27 semifinal win.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
Eastern Class A girls’ basketball: Mt. Ararat rally comes up short
The Eagles go cold in the last four minutes and fall to Bangor in the semifinals.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball semifinalists announced
AUGUSTA — Twenty high school basketball players – 10 boys and 10 girls – were named semifinalists for the prestigious Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball awards at press conferences across the state on Wednesday. The 10 boys’ semifinalists include: Anthony DiMauro, Boothbay Region; Quin Leary, Edward Little; Charlie Fay, Falmouth; Evan Worster, Forest Hills; Garet […]
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
Western Class B girls’ basketball: ‘That’s a juggernaut,’ as Lake Region rolls on
The Freeport coach pays tribute to the Lakers after his team falls, 65-29.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2013
Western Class B girls’ basketball: Freshman helps York put away Cape
Chloe Smedley scores nine straight during a 17-0 run that leads to a 47-39 quarterfinal win.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2013
Western Class A girls’ basketball: McAuley turns funk to fun with victory
The unbeaten Lions endure a sluggish start before putting away Gorham.
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