Club programs in sports such as ice hockey, basketball and swimming are told they can decide whether to resume practices and games even though school teams can’t practice or compete.
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 two grandchildren.
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It’s official: Maine Red Claws won’t play this winter
The Boston Celtics, owners of the Red Claws, have opted out of the G League’s plans to compete in a bubble in Orlando during the pandemic.
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Joanne McCallie’s new book takes a personal look at bipolar disorder
Diagnosed 25 years ago while a young coach at the University of Maine, Joanne McCallie went on to become one of the nation’s top women’s basketball coaches.
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UMaine gives its approval for home basketball games on campus
The UMaine men’s basketball team is scheduled to play a home series on Jan. 2-3 against New Hampshire – the first games on the Orono campus since March 8 – with no fans or media.
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Maine native starting to make an impact in World Cup skiing
Sam Morse of Carrabassett Valley earned his first World Cup points last weekend, with hopes of contending for a spot in 2022 Winter Olympics.
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UMaine soon may be holding basketball games at home
University officials are working on a plan to host games within the state’s 50-person indoor gathering limit.
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Young stars play key roles for UMaine women’s basketball team
Sophomores Abbe Laurence and Anne Simon are providing a boost for a Black Bears team off to a 2-0 start.
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‘Yellow’ label shuts down high school sports in Cumberland County
Players and coaches cannot workout in person until at least the first of the new year, joining teams in York, Oxford and Androscoggin County.
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UMaine men’s hockey series called off after positive COVID-19 test
The Black Bears have gone into quarantine and their weekend series at UMass Lowell will not be played.
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Thornton Academy alum among new additions for UMaine football
Offensive lineman Jack Webb is one of eight players who join the Black Bears on the first day of the early signing period for Division I teams.