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.
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10 Softball Teams to Watch

by Mike Lowe

1. Scarborough The defending Class A state champs return their top two pitchers, senior Melissa Dellatorre and sophomore Mo Hannan (recovering from a knee injury), as well as starters Heather Carrier, Jen Colpitts, Jordan Finley and Abby Rutt. Sophomore Dominique Burnham and freshmen Erin Giles and Marissa O’Toole add pitching depth. The Red Storm are […]

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25 Softball Players to Watch

by Mike Lowe

Alexis Bogdanovich, South Portland, junior OF/P: Starting for the third season for the Riots, Bogdanovich is considered a top pitcher and hitter in the SMAA.   Janelle Bouchard, Kennebunk, sophomore catcher: A returning all-state selection, Bouchard is considered by many the top catcher in the state. Bouchard hit .400 with three home runs, 17 RBI […]

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Mike Lowe: Warn happy she’s healthy

by Mike Lowe

She broke her jaw just before she left Portland for Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., last year. Then Lesley Warn, the former Deering High pitcher, contracted mononucleosis after the Lyons returned from their Florida trip and missed the rest of the season. So it’s understandable that Warn is thoroughly enjoying her sophomore year for the […]

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