Black Bears practicing, trying to cope with a season on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Travis Lazarczyk
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Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
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Augusta native helps goaltenders of all abilities stay sharp – including the best one in the NHL
Joe Clark is an important sounding board for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who won the Vezina Trophy this season.
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Sidelines: University of Maine men’s hockey season opener delayed a week, and that’s OK
The postponement shows that the school and state are working to ensure that the games can be played safely, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Oakland native reaches new heights in ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Messalonskee High School graduate, Jesse Labreck, was the lone woman to complete the course in the finals of the recent season.
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North Atlantic Conference delays decision on winter sports season
The NAC announces it will hold off on plans to play during the pandemic until January.
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High school winter sports coaches say teams will happily adjust to new rules
Many say mask requirement would not be an issue if it meant having a season in pandemic.
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High schools in Somerset County suspend all athletics
Skowhegan, Lawrence, MCI likely won’t finish fall season after county receives yellow designation from Department of Education.
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College hockey programs in Maine hoping for a season during pandemic
The University of Maine hopes to begin play in late November, while the state’s Division III programs will start later.
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The University of Maine women’s basketball team is eager to play, but start to the season still uncertain
Black Bears scheduled to begin campaign Nov. 28, but rigorous COVID-19 testing and a travel exemption from the state still loom as potential hurdles.
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Pro boxer Brandon Berry preparing for fight Saturday in New Hampshire
With boxing matches still not happening in Maine, the West Forks native heads out of state for first match in 11 months.