Jim Leonard served four years with the 82nd Airborne Division, seeing action in the U.S. invasion of Grenada. His time in the military prepared him for just about anything in life – even COVID-19.
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.
Varsity winter sports to start in December; club sports must halt for now
State and Maine Principals’ Association officials set a schedule for the winter high school season, with games starting Jan. 11, while youth sports are told to stop until practices can begin Dec. 14.
No winter sports for SMCC after conference cancels competition
Matt Richards, the men’s basketball coach and athletic director, is looking to provide some type of opportunities for winter athletes.
Field hockey: It’s a learning experience for Massabesic, Sanford
The Mustangs and Spartans usually look to go deep into the playoffs. This year, the goals are different.
St. Joe’s hopes to play games this winter, despite GNAC cancellation
Athletic Director Will Sanborn says he will look to pick up games even though its conference canceled league competitions for the winter season.
Field hockey: Biddeford and Thornton savor finally being back on the field
Field hockey rivals Biddeford and Thornton Academy played their first game of the season Friday and were grateful for the time together.
Travis Roy, whose hockey injury spurred him to inspire others, dies at 45
The Maine native became an inspiration to millions after he was paralyzed just 11 seconds into the first shift of his college hockey career at Boston University.
Maine’s high school winter sports season put on hold indefinitely
Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals’ Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.
UMaine football scheduled to open spring season on March 6
The Black Bears will open at Delaware, and close their six-game season on April 17 against rival New Hampshire in Orono.
Youth hockey games to resume despite state’s objections
Maine Amateur Hockey Association officials have established new COVID-19 safety protocols, but state officials point to Community Sports Guidelines that do not allow for indoor hockey games.