Covering games at the arena is a highlight of his career, Portland Press Herald staff writer Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ hockey: Finalists announced for Becky Schaffer Award
The annual honor goes to the state’s top high school senior in the sport.
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Former Sea Dogs owners share profits from sale with team’s full-time staff
Eighteen employees received bonuses Tuesday based on how long they have worked for the franchise.
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Maine Basketball Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2023
The newest inductees will be honored at a ceremony in Bangor on Aug. 20.
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheerleading: Biddeford claims Class A South title
Medomak Valley, Oxford Hills, and Lisbon/St. Dominic also win regional crowns Saturday at Sanford High.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ hockey: Falmouth extends streak with 6-1 win at Lewiston
The No. 1 team in the Varsity Maine poll earns its ninth victory in a row.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
Three Mainers join UMaine football team on National Signing Day
Keegan Andrews of Kennebunk, Jaykob Dow of Hermon and Jaxon Gross of Bucksport sign national letters of intent to play for the Black Bears.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s basketball: UMaine holds off Albany in key conference game
The Black Bears execute down the stretch after letting an 18-point lead slip away as they hand the Great Danes their first America East defeat, 50-49.
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Former boxing champ Joey Gamache embraces his role as a trainer
The Lewiston native, who won world titles in two weight classes in the early 1990s, is training Otto Wallin, one of the world’s top-ranked heavyweights.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Wednesday’s high school roundup: Sean Smith resigns as Kennebunk/Wells boys’ hockey coach
Smith, in his 11th season as head coach, cites parental interference for his decision to step down.