The Westbrook native has filled the big shoes left behind by the retirement of longtime coach Ed Flaherty.
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 inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
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.
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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.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
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.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
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.
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Mariners win a physical game in playoff opener vs. Adirondack
Max Andreev’s overtime goal is the difference.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Former Patriots cornerback Ty Law recalls his own draft moment in visit to Portland
The Hall of Fame Patriots legend spent the first night of the NFL Draft at Oddfellahs in Portland, telling stories and mingling with fans.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
‘She’s a beast’: Maine women’s football player rediscovers love of game
At 51, Shea Cusick is the oldest player on the Maine Mayhem, the state’s only full-contact women’s football team, and is proving you’re never too old to push your limits.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
In case of emergency, Sea Dogs can count on infielder Drew Ehrhard to save bullpen
The Sea Dogs utility player epitomizes team play when he pitches to give the taxed bullpen a break.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 5 central Maine girls lacrosse players to watch in 2026
These players will be key to their teams’ success this spring.