Ricard, a defensive lineman, will get a chance to make the team as an undrafted free agent.
Mike Lowe
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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Wearing No. 9 raises the bar for UMaine’s Uchenna Egwuonwu
The junior knows the legacy of the No. 9 jersey and hopes to become the leader of a young defensive line.
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On Football: Patriots might not be done wheeling and dealing
With the NFL draft looming, there might be more trades for a team that’s already acquired impressive talent in the offseason.
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Baseball: Bonny Eagle wins opener in nine innings
The Scots come back twice in the late innings, then get a run in the ninth inning to produce a 4-3 victory.
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Maine faces its annual football question: Who’s the quarterback?
The Black Bears have three candidates competing in spring practice.
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High school baseball: It’s not so easy to repeat as champs in Class A South
Falmouth will attempt to do something no team has done in seven years and repeat as Class A South regional champ.
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Softball: For Biddeford’s Brook Davis, hitting is just part of the fun in playing
The Tigers’ junior catcher will be leading a young team attempting to defend its Class A state championship.
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10 teams to Watch
1. Scarborough: Tom Griffin calls this one of the deepest teams he’s ever had, which is saying a lot considering Scarborough is loaded every year. The Red Storm have to replace their entire infield, but return all three pitchers from last year (UMaine-bound Lilly Volk, Saint Anselm-bound Abbie Murrell and junior Chloe Griffin) as well […]
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25 players to watch
Stephanie Aceto, South Portland senior, pitcher: Aceto batted .312 for the Red Riots last year while also serving as the team’s No. 1 pitcher, winning five games. Mackenzie Aleva, Noble junior, shortstop: Aleva was a second-team SMAA pick last year after she batted .345 with two home runs and 13 RBI. She has a strong […]
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Biddeford’s Waterhouse Field closure forces move of Lobster Bowl, graduation
The bleachers at the iconic Biddeford field have been deemed unsafe.