The Patriots are expected to contend for the Super Bowl again, but there are questions after a pair of early playoff exits.
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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For Sanford, it’s a ‘huge’ win beating Scarborough, 23-12
Football: Jon Schroder scores three TDs as the 2-0 Redskins get a ‘great confidence booster.’
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Patriots Beat: Now it’s for real, and the players are really excited
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Major League Baseball plays 162 games but everyone still gets excited for opening day. The New England Patriots only play 16 games, so you can imagine the anticipation players feel for the first one. “There’s certainly a different urgency in the air right now,” said Tom Brady, the quarterback/model/face of the franchise. […]
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Field Hockey: Sanford, like old times
The Redskins, seeking a return to dominance after missing last year’s playoffs, get a second straight win.
Sanford improved to 2-0 Tuesday, using an aggressive offense and stonewall defense to beat a pretty good Kennebunk team, 2-0.
The Redskins controlled play, scoring in each half and limiting the Rams (1-1) to one shot.
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Field Hockey Preview: Nothing small about Greely spark plug
Inquisitive and ambitious senior CeCi Hodgkins leads the Rangers into a season of high expectations.
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A big statement start for Trojans
Thornton Academy shows it can handle a key opponent in a tough schedule with an opening victory.
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Patriots Beat: Remembering 9/11 hits pretty close to home for Andruzzi
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Joe Andruzzi knows the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, is approaching, as surely as he knows his wife Jen’s birthday or their wedding anniversary. He doesn’t need to be reminded, although in the next week or so, he surely will be. You see, as much as Sept. 11 has become a […]
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Cheverus gets fast start in its bid for a repeat
The Stags score in the first four minutes and roll past Thornton Academy 5-0 in a field hockey opener.
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High School Football Preview: 10 Class B, C players to watch
Jack Cooleen, Falmouth, senior, wide receiver: At 6-foot-5, Cooleen presents a great target, as he showed last year when he averaged 18 yards per catch and scored 14 touchdowns. A returning all-state selection, he is getting looks from many colleges. He is one of the few receivers defenses have to include in their game plan. […]
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High School Football Preview: Class B teams at a glance
CAMDEN HILLS Coach: Linwood Downs, third year Last year: 4-5, lost in Eastern Maine quarterfinals Returning starters: 19 Impact players: Alex Crans, Jr., QB; Caleb Pease, Sr., RB; James Gushee, Sr., LB; Travis Milner, Sr., G; Rhett Chase, Sr., DL; Brandon Graffam, Sr., DE; Ryan Graffam, Sr., DE; Coleman Powers, Jr., DB Outlook: Camden Hills […]