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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PublishedMarch 6, 2012
For Red Claws, it was’one of those nights’
Kenny Hayes enjoys his record game, but focuses on the Claws’ key trip.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2012
Once McAuley jelled as team, it dominated
A big emphasis on all 15 players contributing, even on a unit with several stars, also helped capture a title.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2012
Hayes sets Red Claws’ record with 52 points
Kenny Hayes leads the comeback as Maine rallies from 17 down in the third for a 118-113 win.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2012
Class A girls: Twice is nice as McAuley wins it again
The undefeated Lions withstand a Cony surge at the start of the second half, then pull away to repeat as state champions.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2012
Class B girls’ basketball final: Lakers fall in an epic match
Unbeaten Presque Isle survives the last shot of a frenzied final period and escapes, 49-47.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Class A girls: If the category is heart, DiPierro leads the league
Sadie DiPierro’s unselfish attitude has helped lead McAuley to the state final.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Class B girls: Lakers’ secret is out
Abby Craffey supplies an outside game and leadership to a team that dominates inside.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2012
Western A girls: McAuley is best of West
The Lions have no trouble with second-ranked Scarborough, coming away with a 61-43 victory.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2012
Western B girls’ final: Lakers swamp Rangers
Lake Region starts strong, leads by 19 at halftime and cruises past Greely.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012
Western B boys: Falmouth cuts it close again
The No. 1 Yachtsmen continue their habit of winning tight games, rallying past York.
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