A couple weeks ago, Lori Smith wasn’t sure what direction her Thornton Academy field hockey team was going to take. The Trojans had lost two of their previous three games – to playoff contenders Kennebunk and Massabesic – and were wobbling around the ninth and final playoff position in Western Class A. Thornton Academy has […]
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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Scarborough leaves no doubt
Field hockey: The Red Storm thump Cheverus, affirming their place among the West’s best.
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Wells proves a point in big win
A hard-fought victory over Cape Elizabeth shows the Warriors they belong with the state’s top teams.
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College Connections: Bryant taps Maine for its talent
Shaunessy Saucier grew up playing field hockey in Maine, first at Old Town High and then at the University of Maine. Then she coached at UMaine. Now in her second season as head coach at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., she’s tapping into her roots to help the program continue its move from Division II […]
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Field Hockey: Wells ratchets up intensity, tops Fryeburg
In a clash of top Class B teams, a fortunate bounce leads to a 1-0 Warriors victory.
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Red Storm sweeps past Gorham, 33-0
Sophomore QB Dillon Russo and Scarborough roll up 26 points in the second half to outpace the Rams.
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Approaching storm postpones many athletic events
Nine local high school football games have been moved from tonight to Saturday.
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Field Hockey Notebook: Not too early to start push for playoff berth
With just over two weeks to go in the regular season, field hockey teams are already starting to jockey for playoff position. And, based on what has gone on so far, everyone is anticipating a wild finish. “It’s kind of fun, but kind of nerve-racking, too,” said Mt. Ararat Coach Kelly LaFountain. “But that’s high […]
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Patriots Beat: Small guy, big impression
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Danny Woodhead is listed as 5-foot-9 in his New England Patriots’ bio. That’s probably generous, by a couple of inches. Wes Welker, also listed at 5-9, towers over Woodhead, who has a choirboy face, talks softly and looks like the boy next door. Take him out of a pro football locker room […]
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Patriots Notebook: Pats’ defense is still adding to excitement
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills for the 14th consecutive time Sunday afternoon, winning an old AFL-style shootout, 38-30, at Gillette Stadium. And for the defense, the only good thing about the afternoon was the result. “I think we got a long way to go,” said safety Brandon Meriweather, who […]