Kaden Bedard looks forward to playing college hoops at UMaine, where his dad, Andy Bedard, earned a spot in the school’s hall of fame.
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.
UMaine men’s hockey alumns David Breazeale, Nolan Renwick still teammates in ECHL
The former Black Bears are in Portland this week as the Wheeling Nailers face the Maine Mariners in the North Division Finals.
With Saturday’s rain, Anthony Eyanson waits another day for his Sea Dogs debut
One of the top pitching prospects for the Boston Red Sox, Eyanson was promoted to Portland last week.
York boys lacrosse tested by strong schedule, hopes for a postseason payoff
Four of the Class B contender’s first six games were against talented Class A teams.
Scott Heath embraces USM baseball’s past while building its present and future
The Westbrook native has filled the big shoes left behind by the retirement of longtime coach Ed Flaherty.
Maine Mariners fans still hoping for first playoff series win
Fans were on the edge of their seats Tuesday night as the Mariners tried to win an ECHL playoff series for the first time in their short seven-season history.
Three pitchers combine for no-hitter in Kyle Sasala’s debut as Sea Dogs manager
Sasala replaced Chad Epperson, who was promoted to Boston’s third base coach Saturday night.
After Red Sox coaching shakeup, Kyle Sasala settles in as Sea Dogs manager
Chad Epperson, Portland’s longtime manager, was promoted to Boston to serve as interim Red Sox third base coach after Boston fired Alex Cora and other coaches.
Former Leavitt star Noah Carpenter embraces bigger role with UMaine football
Carpenter is becoming a prominent part of the Black Bears’ defense as a linebacker.
Mariners win a physical game in playoff opener vs. Adirondack
Max Andreev’s overtime goal is the difference.