FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – OK, so now we know. If Tom Brady, Chad Ochocinco, Deion Branch, Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Vince Wilfork, Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes, Devin McCourty, Logan Mankins and just about every other Patriots starter was injured at the same time, Bill Belichick’s guys might still be all right. They were Thursday […]
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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Patriots Beat: The answers start coming as the games draw near
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Chad Ochocinco thinks he’s in heaven. He’s really in Foxborough, Mass., but Ochocinco can be excused for his elation after being traded to the New England Patriots from the always-struggling Cincinnati Bengals. Albert Haynesworth is looking to restore his reputation after two lost years with the Washington Redskins. All eyes have been […]
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Maine Women: Showing heart in heat
Sheri Piers tops her division on a challenging day that slowed training partners Erica Jesseman and Kristin Barry.
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Maine women: Falmouth runner wins again
Sheri Piers, who also won in 2009, finishes in 35 minutes and 11.2 seconds.
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Cape Elizabeth, one step at a time
They will cross the finish line at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth in relative anonymity, greeted perhaps by a few family members or friends. No one will proclaim their names over the loudspeaker. But the Beach to Beacon 10K will be the culmination of a goal for some first-time runners.
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Former Pirate returning as assistant coach
John Slaney played on the Portland Pirates’ inaugural team that won the Calder Cup.
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Patriots Beat: Light brings rare charm back to Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — He stopped in midsentence and swatted away the small black fly that had landed on his nose. “Did you see that?” Matt Light asked the media members huddled closely around him. “Did you see that fly attack me?” Oh, it’s sure nice to have Matt Light back. New England Patriots fans are […]
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LeRoy wants to teach again, so he’s leaving as Deering’s AD
Bill LeRoy will teach health at Portland High after three years as an administrator at Deering.
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Mainers in London: A year away from a dream
With the clock ticking, athletes from Maine are preparing for their runs to next year’s Olympic Games.
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Patriots Beat: So little time to learn so much
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Wow. Everyone figured that the first few days of NFL training camps would be wild, but wow. Albert Haynesworth. Chad Ochocinco. For basically, draft pick scraps. In two Thursday trades, the New England Patriots addressed two of their biggest needs — a defensive lineman and a deep threat at wide receiver. But […]