Three defending state champs (Oxford Hills in Class AA, Greely in Class A and Boothbay in Class C) will face stiff challenges.
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.
Randy Moss’ son makes it official: He’ll play football at UMaine
Montigo Moss, a wide receiver like his famous father, is one of 17 players who signed letters of intent Wednesday with the Black Bears.
UMaine football gets commitment from Randy Moss’ son
Montigo Navari Moss, a wide receiver at Fork Union Military Academy, announces on Twitter that he will play for the Black Bears.
This Mainer has never missed a Super Bowl. He’ll be there Sunday.
Kennebunk’s Don Crisman is one of just three fans who have attended every Super Bowl since its inception in 1967.
Boys’ basketball: Fryeburg rallies past Yarmouth in OT
The Raiders send the game into overtime on a long 3-pointer and then win it when Bobby Hallam hits four foul shots in the final 11 seconds.
In cost-saving move, MPA shifts some tourney games to the Expo
The Class A and B South boys’ and girls’ basketball semifinals, traditionally held at Cross Insurance Arena, now will be played at the Portland Expo.
Registration dates set for 2020 Beach to Beacon 10K
Cape Elizabeth residents get to register for 600 slots on March 11, while 4,000 general public slots will open up on March 12.
Blanca Millan hopes to return to UMaine women’s basketball next year
The Black Bears will apply for a medical hardship waiver for Millan, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Maine’s sixth game of the season.
Going through Patriots withdrawal? Consider these epic moments
Take a few minutes away from your angst about Tom Brady’s future to recall some of the greatest moments of the NFL’s greatest dynasty.
Schools back decision to curtail Unified basketball playoffs
The MPA has suspended the postseason for the next two years after getting feedback that the playoffs had become too competitive.