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.

Sports

Western B girls: Greely finally breaks through against York

by Mike Lowe February 23, 2012

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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Western A girls: Coulombe leads McAuley past Windham

by Mike Lowe February 22, 2012

Alexa Coulombe has a 20-point, 10-rebound game, and the Lions clamp down on defense to remain unbeaten.

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Western B girls: A slow start, then it’s all Lake Region

by Mike Lowe February 22, 2012

The Lakers’ defense beats Yarmouth to set up a semifinal against Leavitt.

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Western A girls: Clement sparks win for McAuley

by Mike Lowe February 20, 2012

Allie Clement scores 17 as the Lions hit from outside and advance with a win over Westbrook.

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Western A girls: Quite an escape for Scarborough

by Mike Lowe February 20, 2012

Down by 10 in the fourth quarter, the Red Storm rally to slip past Cheverus, 39-35.

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Western A boys: Sharp-shooting Scots sink Marshwood

by Mike Lowe February 18, 2012

No. 3 Bonny Eagle rides its outside shooting and defense to a 61-40 victory.

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Western B boys: Nothing ails York in quarterfinal win

by Mike Lowe February 18, 2012

The Wildcats jump on Leavitt early and cruise to a 59-38 victory.

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Western Maine Girls’ Tournament Capsules

by Mike Lowe February 17, 2012

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 […]