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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.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Women’s basketball: UMaine improves to 4-0 in conference

by Travis Lazarczyk January 12, 2019January 13, 2019

The Black Bears allow a 24-point lead to be trimmed to six before putting Albany away.

Sports

Mark Plummer remembers his friendship with George H.W. Bush

by Travis Lazarczyk December 17, 2018December 17, 2018

The 13-time Maine Amateur champion has fond memories of his time playing golf with the 41st president.

Maine colleges, Sports

A look back at UMaine’s football season

by Travis Lazarczyk December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

The Black Bears started the journey in August, and the next step is Saturday at Eastern Washington.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Women’s basketball: Maine escapes against Brown

by Travis Lazarczyk December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

The Black Bears blow a 16-point lead in the last four minutes of regulation but prevail in overtime, 102-96, for their fifth straight win.

Maine colleges, Sports

Men’s basketball: Colby defeats UMaine-Farmington

by Travis Lazarczyk December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

The Mules improve to 7-1 with a 92-76 victory.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

UMaine’s Edwards now an impact player on offense

by Travis Lazarczyk December 1, 2018December 1, 2018

Earnest Edwards scores three touchdowns – two receiving, one rushing – as he finds a way to contribute despite being denied any opportunities as a kick returner.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Plan for Maine’s smaller high schools to play 8-man football gets closer to the goal line

by Travis Lazarczyk November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

With participation declining, a Maine Principals’ Association committee votes to replace the Class E developmental league with an eight-man division to make it easier for small schools to field teams.