The Maine Amateur Hockey Association, which has been playing indoor games despite a state recommendation against it, is weighing its options after receiving a letter from the state’s health commissioner.
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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Youth ice hockey leagues aren’t following state coronavirus guidelines
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Fryeburg Academy resumes practices, games
Although located in yellow-designated Oxford County, Fryeburg Academy has opted to resume interscholastic sports, citing the lack of COVID-19 cases within the school district.
Posted inSports
Maine Marathon goes virtual, but the money raised for charities is real
There won’t be as many runners in the virtual version of the Maine Marathon, but many of those competing are raising money for race beneficiaries and other charities.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: High school seniors get chance to showcase skills
A series of upcoming combines will provide college coaches — who are unable to recruit in person during the pandemic — with statistics and videos of players.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
CAA announces plans for six-game spring football season
Maine’s schedule could start as early as March 6, but state COVID-19 regulations could hinder the Black Bears’ ability to play any games.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Gray-NG, Windham show the game’s the same but getting into it may be harder
As evidenced in Windham’s 5-0 win over Gray-New Gloucester, trying to enter a field hockey game as a substitute might take some time this year.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Timing “isn’t right yet for football” during the pandemic
The cancellation of the fall high school football season disappointed many, but the nature of the sport always presented a safety risk during the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Sports, Varsity Maine
No football, volleyball to be played at Maine high schools this fall
The Maine Principals’ Association says it will try to provide a season for those sports in the late winter/early spring. All other fall sports are a go.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine, CAA hoping for spring football season
While the NCAA considers moving the canceled FCS playoffs, UMaine Coach Nick Charlton is already planning for a season in early 2021.