Heather Bowman of Naples, a cancer survivor, will run in a 5K that will help a cancer foundation.
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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State singles championships:Crowning moment
Waynflete’s Brandon Thompson and Brunswick’s Elena Mandzhukova capture state titles in straight sets.
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Waynflete’s Thompson, Brunswick’s Mandzhukova win singles titles
For Thompson, the title came after he had advanced to the semifinals as a freshman and the finals last year as a sophomore.
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MPA explores a fourth class for football
Maine hasn’t had a fourth class since 1986, but it may be needed with more teams.
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Rangers tarnish Clippers’ playoff hopes
Greely’s big inning provides a win against a team on the playoff bubble.
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Another plot twist in Class A softball
SOUTH PORTLAND — At the beginning of the season, the Western Class A softball race figured to be close. And in a span of 24 hours, that was very evident. One day after Cheverus High handed top-ranked Scarborough its first loss, the No. 3 Stags lost to second-ranked South Portland 10-6 at Wainwright Sports Complex. […]
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Softball Notebook: Cheverus beats Scarborough, and frustration ends
In the fall, Cheverus had one of the best field hockey teams in Western Class A – but couldn’t beat Scarborough. In the winter, Cheverus had one of the best girls’ basketball teams in Western Class A – but couldn’t beat Scarborough. In the spring, Cheverus has one of the best softball teams in Western […]
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College Connections: Three Mainers find a home at Hamilton
In high school, Kate Otley was, well, a little intimidated by Ashley Allen and Mariah Monks. They played for Waynflete, a girls’ lacrosse power in Maine, Otley played for Greely. Now, as a teammate of both at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., Otley is glad to be on their side – and part of one […]
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Softball: Red Storm flex muscles again
Scarborough hits a pair of three-run homers and remains unbeaten with a 15-0 win over McAuley.
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Softball: Trojans answer the call with a seesaw victory
McAuley twice builds leads only to see Thornton bounce back, including in the final inning.