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.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Brunswick rolls past Lawrence in battle of unbeatens

by Travis Lazarczyk September 27, 2019September 27, 2019

The Dragons score on their first six possessions en route to a 50-21 victory.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Cody Laweryson shines in professional baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins organization

by Travis Lazarczyk September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Valley High grad and former Maine pitcher posts strong numbers in the minors, and he eyes big jump next year.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Bedridden last fall, Oceanside junior comes up big in his return

by Travis Lazarczyk September 8, 2019

After missing last season because of illness, Aidan Munro has a big day in a season-opening victory 34-6 victory over Waterville.

Maine colleges, Sports

Cosgrove has Colby football starting early in hopes of finishing late

by Travis Lazarczyk August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

In his second year with Mules, former UMaine coach Jack Cosgrove wants to see his team putting forth more four-quarter efforts.

Sports

Legendary MCI coach heading into Maine Basketball Hall of Fame

by Travis Lazarczyk August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Max Good compiled a 275-30 record in 10 years as the prep school coach at Maine Central Institute, where 10 of his players went on to play in the NBA.

Sports, UMaine Sports

Canadians, Europeans aren’t foreign to UMaine football

by Travis Lazarczyk August 11, 2019August 10, 2019

The Black Bears have thrived with non-American players, and more likely are on the way.

Boston Red Sox, Sports

Former pitcher Timlin was part of a special time with Red Sox

by Travis Lazarczyk August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

Mike Timlin, who took part in a clinic for young players in Waterville, was on the Red Sox team that broke the curse in 2004, and won another title in 2007.