Mike Lowe

Staff Writer

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.

Patriots Beat: No surprise, Wilfork a huge loss for Patriots

by Mike Lowe October 2, 2013

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Who on the New England Patriots will replace Vince Wilfork? No one. And everyone. That’s the way the Patriots are looking at it. That’s the way they have to look at it. Wilfork, 31, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and just one of the two players left from the Patriots’ last Super […]

Six points for Patriots, one big moment for Mainer

by Mike Lowe October 1, 2013

Matt Mulligan is believed to be the first player from the state to score a TD for New England.

New England Patriots, News, Sports

Falmouth native a Falcons fan for a reason: Her husband’s the QB

by Mike Lowe September 29, 2013

Sarah Marshall grew up rooting for the Pats – then came BC and a guy named Ryan.

Local & State, News, Sports

Pirates set sail for Lewiston

by Edward D. Murphy and Mike Lowe September 26, 2013

The team says it will play 40 miles from Portland this season after civic center negotiations fail.

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots Beat: Update on the injured? Yeah, right

by Mike Lowe September 26, 2013

The news from Gillette Stadium these days continues to revolve around a couple of injured players: tight end Rob Gronkowski and slot receiver Danny Amendola . . .

News, Sports

Field hockey: Late goal lifts Scarborough over Thornton Academy

by Mike Lowe September 24, 2013

The unbeaten Red Storm rallies for a 2-1 victory, scoring the winning goal with 55.3 seconds left in the game.

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots Notebook: Defense has answers for Bucs’ challenges

by Mike Lowe September 23, 2013

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Going for it on fourth down is the football equivalent of questioning someone’s manhood. “It’s a slap in the face when somebody goes for it on fourth down,” said Tommy Kelly, the hulking defensive tackle for the New England Patriots. “Like, ‘y’all can’t stop us.’ “Any time you stuff them on that, […]

New England Patriots, Sports

Patriots Beat: Pats iron out some kinks

by Mike Lowe September 23, 2013

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Practice. Allen Iverson mocked it. “Practice? We’re talking about practice?” The New England Patriots welcomed it. The Patriots’ offense, though still not as high-powered as its most recent editions, was much more efficient Sunday afternoon in beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-3 at Gillette Stadium. Buoyed by a three-headed running attack (Stevan […]