By not publicly addressing what happened between the Fryeburg and Lake Region boys teams, the schools’ leaders miss an opportunity.
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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Maine men’s hockey slips in vote after tie, loss at Quinnipiac
The Black Bears host Colgate for two games this weekend.
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Mariners are an opportunity for a former first round pick
Jacob Perreault, Anaheim’s top pick in 2020, looks to jumpstart his career in Maine this season.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Blood thicker than Waterville, only when facing Yarmouth football
With Jackson Jabar starring for Yarmouth against Waterville, the family had to switch a century-old allegiance.
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A new ice rink at Scarborough Downs would be welcome
If the proposal by the Maine Mariners is approved, it could be a boost to youth and high school hockey in the area.
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Bananas the Bear at center of controversy? UMaine mascot has adventurous weekend
Online outrage over Bananas’ skating ability is just plain silly.
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UMaine men’s hockey climbs a couple of spots on ballot
With many of the top teams losing this weekend, there’s shuffling throughout the rankings.
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Few UMaine athletes seize ‘name, image, likeness’ opportunities
Only 18% of Black Bears have at least one NIL deal.
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UMaine won’t pay its student-athletes — for now
Hoping to maintain flexibility, the university is one of more than 300 schools to opt into a revenue-sharing plan with the NCAA.
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New Maine men’s hockey season, same Albin Boija
The UMaine goalie is a steady, reliable presence in net for the Black Bears.