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 6, 2012
10 girls’ basketball teams to watch
1. McAuley: The two-time defending Class A state champ is favored again this year and it’s easy to see why. In point guard Allie Clement and 6-foot-2 center Olivia Smith, both juniors, the Lions have two of the best players in the state. Then throw in Victoria Lux and Molly Mack, a pair of 6-footers, […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2012
They’re A-1 for Division I
More than ever, Maine schoolgirl basketball players are earning attention … and top scholarship offers.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2012
Patriots Beat: Late in the season, but happy to be back
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Donte Stallworth didn’t think it would take this long. Released Aug. 27 by the New England Patriots, the veteran receiver went back home to Miami to work out and be ready for his next chance to play in the NFL. With a career average of 14.9 yards per catch and 34 touchdowns, […]
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PublishedDecember 2, 2012
Patriots: Ending up in the end zone
New England has an offense that may be the best the NFL ever has seen
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PublishedNovember 28, 2012
Patriots Beat: The never-look-ahead Pats peek at clinching
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Five games remain in the regular season for the New England Patriots. The final four may end up being tuneups for something bigger. The Patriots can clinch the AFC East division title Sunday with a win at Miami. It would be their fourth division title in a row and ninth in 10 […]
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PublishedNovember 18, 2012
Patriots Notebook: Bad break for Gronk despite superb game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots were practically giddy after their 59-24 thrashing of the Indianapolis Colts Sunday evening at Gillette Stadium. Then the bad news came. Several news outlets reported that tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a broken forearm on the team’s final PAT kick of the game in the fourth quarter. Tom […]
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PublishedNovember 18, 2012
Patriots rout Colts, 59-24
Newly acquired cornerback Aqib Talib and rookie cornerback Alfonzo Dennard return interceptions for touchdowns as New England ties the franchise record for points scored.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2012
All-State Volleyball: Hands down, Hebert dominated in Class A
The Biddeford senior took her coach’s prodding to heart and reached her potential.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2012
Class B football: Mt. Blue reaches summit by defeating Marshwood
Chad Luker scores five TDs as the Cougars win their first state title in 32 years.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2012
As Luck would have it, the roles are reversed for Brady
Back in 2001, Tom Brady was a rookie facing the Colts; now he faces Peyton Manning’s successor.
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