UMaine rallies from a 13-point first-half deficit and reclaim the Brice-Cowell Musket with a 33-20 victory.
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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Cape Elizabeth focused on winning school’s first football state title
The Capers, who lost in two previous state title games, play Winslow on Saturday for the Class C championship.
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College football: Maine, New Hampshire ready to renew rivalry
Even though the Black Bears can’t make the FCS playoffs, there’s a lot at stake in their season finale at New Hampshire on Saturday.
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College football preview: Maine (5-5) at New Hampshire (3-7)
The Black Bears look to secure a winning record and end a long losing streak in Durham, New Hampshire, when they play the Wildcats on Saturday.
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Maine officials drop vaccine requirement for high school wrestlers
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its winter sports guidelines and strongly recommends vaccinations, wearing masks and pooled testing for all athletes.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Blue Coats spoil return of G League basketball to Portland
Delaware goes on a 17-0 first-quarter run and never falters for a 114-103 win, beating the Maine Celtics in their Portland Expo debut.
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College football preview: Maine (4-5) at UMass (1-8)
The Black Bears will look to keep their hopes for a winning season alive by winning their fourth game all-time against an FBS opponent.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Long time coming, but pro basketball is back in Portland
The Maine Celtics will play their first home game of the season, and first game at the Portland Expo since March 8, 2020, when they take on Delaware at 7 p.m. Friday.
Posted inBaseball, Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Big day for Wells High athletes on National Signing Day
Basketball player Grace Ramsdell and soccer player Emma Badger accept athletic scholarships to play at the NCAA Division I level – a first for the school.
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Maine high school talent plays key role in UMaine field hockey success
Five former Maine high school players start for the Black Bears, who will make their first NCAA tournament appearance in an opening round game on Wednesday at Miami of Ohio.