The University of New England manages just one field goal in the first half and gets knocked out of the NCAA tournament.
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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D-III Tournament: Bowdoin stifles Baruch offense
BRUNSWICK – The temptation was to run. And keep running. Adrienne Shibles, the head women’s basketball coach at Bowdoin College, cautioned her players to be smart. Run. But run with a purpose. Everything the Polar Bears did had a purpose Friday night. Especially their defense. Bowdoin clamped down on a fast-paced, high-scoring Baruch College offense […]
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Column: Lelansky finishing strong at UMF
The University of Maine at Farmington’s men’s basketball team was 0-8, struggling to get untracked, and beginning to wonder what was going on. “I had my doubts,” said Eric Lelansky, a senior guard for the Beavers from Portland’s Deering High. “But I also saw that we had a chance. We were playing some tough teams, […]
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UNE’s new stadium will feature blue turf
The Nor’easters’ artificial playing surface will be one of three of its color in the nation, school officials say.
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The D III tournament: This is why they play
It’s a banner year with six Maine small colleges in the NCAAs.
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Fast start paves way for first Scarborough title
The Red Storm open a 19-3 lead in the first quarter and cap a perfect season with a 52-32 victory.
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Scarborough wins girls’ Class A title
PORTLAND — Scarborough High ended the game on a 13-2 run to seal the school’s first Class A girls’ basketball championship Saturday afternoon at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Brittany Ross, Christy Manning and Ellie Morin each scored 12 points as the Red Storm completed a 22-0 season with a 52-32 victory over previously-unbeaten Skowhegan. […]
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York’s leader has a passion, and a work ethic to match it
Nicole Taylor has proven to be a leader on and off the court for a team heading to a state final.
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Claws’ defense fails to answer call
Fort Wayne continues its success against Maine, coming up with big plays when the Red Claws rally.
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Scarborough, with a flourish
The unbeaten Red Storm recover from a late seven-point deficit to defeat Deering.