Earnest Edwards has established his worth as a dynamic kick returner, but the Black Bears are looking for him to become a more prominent part of their passing game.
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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French, Barrett share Charlie’s Maine Open lead
Peter French and Chelso Barrett shoot 4-under 64s at the Augusta Country Club.
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Golfers expect a test at Charlie’s Maine Open
The Augusta Country Club can yield a low score if you play well off the tees.
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Bailey Plourde wins Maine Women’s Amateur
After two runner-up finishes, Plourde starts fast and wins her first title.
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Maine Women’s Amateur: Laplume takes one-shot lead into final day
Jordan Laplume survives three bogeys over the final five holes to remain just ahead of Bailey Plourde.
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Finally, Maine Am golf tournament comes to Belgrade Lakes
Nearly 20 years after opening, the renown public course hosts the prestigious tournament this week.
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Girls’ team Coach of the Year: Paula Doughty, Skowhegan field hockey
The Indians won yet another Class A championship – their 15th in the last 17 years.
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Male Academic Ace: Cole Smith, Messalonskee
The three-sport athlete deftly struck a balance between athletics and academics.
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Class D baseball: Richmond takes title with no-hitter
Zack Small pitches the Bobcats to a five-inning victory over Fort Fairfield, 11-0.
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Boys’ lacrosse: Greely moves closer to first state title
A fast start fuels the Rangers’ 16-11 win over Messalonskee in a Class B semifinal.