Winthrop golfer says champion Jordan LaPlume’s final round was “beautiful to watch.”
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.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: Heat plays a role in annual Lobster Bowl
Even with a later kickoff time and shorter quarters, the high temperatures were tough to ignore Saturday, writes Travis Lazarczyk.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
Oakland native Nick Mayo signs with Japanese pro basketball team
After playing well with the Miami Heat NBA Summer League squad, the Messalonskee graduate will now take his talent to Japan.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ team Coach of the Year: Jake Rogers, Nokomis
He took over a football program coming off back-to-back winless seasons, and turned it into a state champion in just two years.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: Augusta native records rare hole-in-one in Maine Amateur play
An ace in tournament play is always special, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inNews
Sidelines: Even the best struggle at Maine Amateur
Golfers with a successful past can always have a rough day, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inSports
Golf notes: Wyman embarks on pro career
The two-time Maine Am champ is in the early stages of his professional golf career.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Oakland native Nick Mayo to play in NBA summer league
The Messalonskee graduate wasn’t drafted Thursday, but he’ll get a look from the Miami Heat this summer.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class C softball: Madison cruises past Dexter for 2nd straight state title
Bulldogs put to bed losing past at Brewer’s Coffin Field.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Waterville youth get ‘Gronked’ with visit from retired Patriots star
Rob Gronkowski, the former Patriots tight end, was in constant motion in a brief appearance at the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Waterville Wednesday as part of the center’s annual fundraising appeal.