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, 2012
Western B girls: Greely finally breaks through against York
The Rangers get a bit of revenge against a team that knocked them out of the tournament the previous three years.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2012
Western A girls: Coulombe leads McAuley past Windham
Alexa Coulombe has a 20-point, 10-rebound game, and the Lions clamp down on defense to remain unbeaten.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2012
Western B girls: A slow start, then it’s all Lake Region
The Lakers’ defense beats Yarmouth to set up a semifinal against Leavitt.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012
Western A girls: Clement sparks win for McAuley
Allie Clement scores 17 as the Lions hit from outside and advance with a win over Westbrook.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012
Western A girls: Quite an escape for Scarborough
Down by 10 in the fourth quarter, the Red Storm rally to slip past Cheverus, 39-35.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2012
Western A boys: Sharp-shooting Scots sink Marshwood
No. 3 Bonny Eagle rides its outside shooting and defense to a 61-40 victory.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2012
Western B boys: Nothing ails York in quarterfinal win
The Wildcats jump on Leavitt early and cruise to a 59-38 victory.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2012
Western Maine Girls’ Tournament Capsules
WESTERN CLASS A FAVORITES: Top-ranked, unbeaten and defending state champ McAuley is the clear favorite. Only three teams came within 10 points of the Lions, whose average margin of victory was 24.6 points. McAuley’s defense is impressive, allowing only 28.4 points per game. WATCH OUT FOR: Second-ranked Scarborough and fourth-ranked Deering. The Red Storm lost only […]
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2012
Class A Girls’ Basketball: Winning’s the product of McAuley’s attitude
The top-ranked Lions love the game and are willing to sacrifice stats for the good of the team.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2012
Class B Girls: Yarmouth turnaround extends to quarterfinal
Morgan Cahill is a can’t-stop-me force again as the Clippers, who were 1-17 last season, eliminate Falmouth.
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