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 22, 2013
Patriots Beat: Sadness, not euphoria for Pats again
The team that was once considered a dynasty after three Super Bowl championships in four years continues to be very good, but not good enough to win another title.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013
Patriots, the day after: ‘Terrible feeling’
Coach Bill Belichick compares the loss to a “crash landing.”
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013
Patriots Beat: Simply not good enough
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – There was no miracle catch this time. There was no “Are-you-kidding-me?” play. Yet another season has ended for the New England Patriots without a Super Bowl championship. And Vince Wilfork, the team’s leader on defense, a 325-pound tackle whose word is to be taken very seriously, knew why. “The best team won […]
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013
Patriots Notebook: Patriots can’t step up after Talib injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have always stressed the “next-man-up” system. Someone goes down, the next guy has to step in and pick things up. Sunday night, they simply couldn’t do it again. Cornerback Aqib Talib went down with a thigh injury with 5:10 left in the first quarter and the Patriots secondary […]
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2013
AFC Championship: Ravens overpower Patriots, 28-13
Baltimore’s win sets up a Super Bowl match between brothers John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh, the head coaches of the Ravens and 49ers.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2013
AFC Championship: At QB, it should be a battle
Tom has proven he can be terrific, but Flacco is no ordinary Joe
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2013
Backs have Patriots heading to forefront
Stevan Ridley has stood out all season, and Shane Vereen came through Sunday when needed.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2013
Patriots’ way, a winning way
New England’s formula is a perfect recipe for success and has resulted in another appearance in the AFC championship game.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2013
Pats vs. Ravens: Familiar with each other, always a struggle
The Patriots will play Baltimore for the second consecutive year in the AFC championship game on Sunday, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2013
It’s a new game for high school coaches
Parents, athletes and social constraints force changes.
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