Messalonskee graduate stays in regular touch with parents as coronavirus concerns spread throughout the world.
Travis Lazarczyk
Columnist
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.
UMaine freshman taking advantage of an opportunity
Due to injuries, Anne Simon has become a regular and contributing to the Black Bears’ success.
Women’s basketball: Through injuries, Black Bears persevere
Down to eight healthy players, the UMaine women’s basketball team shows mental and physical toughness.
Women’s basketball: UMaine advances to America East final
The Black Bears beat UMass Lowell, 67-54, and will play Friday for a third straight conference championship, at Stony Brook.
Men’s basketball: Colby values shooting and skill over size
Offensive balance and 3-point shooting have been at the heart of the Mules’ success.
Women’s basketball: UMaine moves on to America East semifinals with a 78-66 win
The Black Bears win their ninth straight game, ousting Vermont.
UMaine’s Carroll stepping up at the right time
Maeve Carroll is playing a bigger role for the Black Bears as they begin the playoffs in women’s basketball.
Men’s basketball: Colby heading to NCAAs for first time in 23 years
The Mules (24-3) will travel to Hoboken, New Jersey, to play Christopher Newport in a first-round Division III tournament game.
Class C boys basketball: Winthrop pulls away from Dexter to win 2nd straight crown
Ramblers rally back in the second half to turn the Tigers aside.
Class C girls basketball: Central Aroostook edges Winthrop for title
Maci Beals shakes off foul trouble, leads Panthers with 20 points.