Taylor Makar and Nolan Renwick each score a pair of goals as the Black Bears open the season with a strong showing.
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 inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College hockey: Winning renews enthusiasm and expectations at UMaine
The Black Bears look to build off a 2023-24 season in which they reached the NCAA tournament for the first time in 12 years.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College Football: Maine (2-2) at No. 21 UAlbany (1-2)
The Black Bears look to build on last week’s win at Merrimack with a tough conference game against the Great Danes.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
An appreciation of the voice of a generation of Red Sox fans
Commentary: Longtime Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione created memories for countless fans over his 42 years behind the mic.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Falmouth defense shines in 21-7 win over Cony
Ben Robbins’ interception return for a touchdown highlights a strong defensive effort for the Navigators.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College Football: Maine (1-2) at Merrimack (1-2)
After its worst defensive game in almost 25 years, Maine looks to get back on track in this non-conference game.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Top-flight prospects were the highlight of the Portland Sea Dogs’ season
While the Sea Dogs missed the Eastern League playoffs, fans saw many of the top players in Boston’s minor league system come through Portland this summer.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College football preview: Monmouth (0-2) at Maine (1-1)
The Black Bears open conference play against Monmouth and former teammate Derek Robertson.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Cape Elizabeth graduate catching on with UMaine football team
Nick Laughlin is among team’s top receivers through two games.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Red Sox prospect Mikey Romero ending season strong with Sea Dogs
After a promotion from High-A Greenville in late August, the shortstop and former first-round pick has six home runs in his first 11 games in Double-A.