The Black Bears impressed in a win over the Big East’s Providence, 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.
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University of Maine men’s ice hockey team ready to finally play games after long layoff
After three weeks of postponed games due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Black Bears are set to open the season this weekend against rival New Hampshire.
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Colby College football program celebrates 20th anniversary of its first and only conference championship
In 2000, the Mules came from out of nowhere to finish a surprising 7-1 and claim the New England Small College Athletic Conference championship.
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UMaine men’s ice hockey team tries to stay sharp, shake off practice fatigue
Black Bears practicing, trying to cope with a season on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sidelines: University of Maine women’s basketball team has potential for greatness
The Black Bears could be very good, writes Travis Lazarczyk, if the season is completed.
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Commentary: University of Maine women’s basketball team has potential for greatness
The Black Bears could be very good, writes Travis Lazarczyk, if the season is completed.
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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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West Forks native Brandon Berry wins welterweight title with knockout victory
West Forks native earns the UBO All-American welterweight title; Fairfield native Justin Rolfe loses a close fight in the heavyweight bout.