Derek Rivers, born in Augusta, is a Youngstown (Ohio) State University defensive end who is the son of Augusta native Mary Leinonen and grandson of Eino Leinonen, known by many as Mr. Windsor Fair.
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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Wrigley Field replica opens with fanfare
Facility’s big day arrives with dedication ceremony.
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Pitching gamble pays off for Mt. Blue baseball
Cougars turn to bullpen to preserve tight win over Cony.
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Waterville holds off Gardiner in KVAC B baseball action
Cody Pellerin tosses gem to help carry Purple Panthers.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Messalonskee, Skowhegan baseball teams test pitching depth
Eagles cruise to victory in game that featured 7 pitchers.
Posted inFootball
Former Lawrence assistant looks to turn around Nokomis
Jake Rogers takes over Warrior program that’s 0-16 past two seasons
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Dylan Hapworth emerges as ‘special player’ at USM
After Tommy John surgery, Winslow grad is back with a force.
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Waterville’s Pellerin strikes out 12 in win over Winslow
Purple Panthers open season with victory over rivals.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Changes are here for high school baseball pitchers
Coaches, players prepare for pitch count rule.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Cody Laweryson puts out fires for UMaine baseball team
Former Valley pitcher shining out of Black Bears’ bullpen.