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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PublishedJuly 29, 2011
Patriots Training Camp: Locked in on football
After a 4 1/2-month lockout, after all the legal posturing by the NFL owners and players, Vince Wilfork wasn’t quite sure what to expect Thursday morning.
And then the New England Patriots took the field behind Gillette Stadium for their first practice of the season.
They were greeted by a huge cheer and ovation from the 3,000-plus fans who filled the bleachers and hill around the field.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2011
Morrill Post hangs tough for a hard-earned victory
Morrill gets outhit by Bessey Motors but does just enough to open the Legion tourney with a win.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2011
Gayton a reluctant favorite
Though the Lewiston team is unbeaten, the coach sees plenty of reasons to be worried about the Legion tournament.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2011
Claws job next best move for Leitao
New Red Claws Coach Dave Leitao brings a focus on teaching – and balance – to the court.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2011
Lobster Bowl: West’s day in the sun
Imadhi Zagon scores two touchdowns, one on a kickoff, in a game of stirring plays and so much heat.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2011
These star players are out to win
The Lobster Bowl is held to raise money, but for the players, there’s nothing charitable when it comes to who claims victory.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2011
Red Claws coach: That itch never left, so he’s making it right
After two years away from coaching, Dave Leitao realized he was aching to return.
Leitao might not have the most recognizable name to Maine basketball fans, but they’re about to get to know him pretty well.
Leitao, a 25-year veteran of coaching in NCAA Division I, was introduced Thursday as the new coach of the Maine Red Claws at the Boys and Girls Club.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2011
Take no offense, but he’s needed most on defense
Peter Gwilym, the Fitzy-winning QB, will show off his defensive back skills in the Lobster Bowl.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2011
Dave Leitao introduced as Red Claws coach
PORTLAND — Dave Leitao, a 25-year veteran of coaching at the NCAA level, was introduced as the Maine Red Claws head coach Thursday morning and said he looked forward to the challenge of coaching his first professional team. “I cannot wait to get started and immerse myself into this community,” he said during a press ocnference […]
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PublishedJuly 21, 2011
Red Claws to name Leitao as new coach
With three Division I teams on his resume, he’ll get his first taste of the pro game in Portland.
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