Each time Alex Baker found himself thinking about the heat during training camp for the 24th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl, he thought of who he was playing for.
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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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Rivals put differences aside for a good cause at Lobster Bowl
Each time Alex Baker found himself thinking about the heat during training camp for the 24th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl, he thought of who he was playing for.
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BOXING: Berry readies for rematch with Jones
When Brandon Berry looks across the ring at the start of his second professional fight, he’ll see a familiar opponent. Challenging Berry will be Bill Jones, the opponent Berry defeated in his pro debut on May 11 at Skowhegan Area High School.
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MORNING SENTINEL BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dylan Hapworth
The pitch is going to hit you in the shoulder. You’re sure of it. You turn your head, wincing before the anticipated impact.
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MORNING SENTINEL BASEBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Jesse LaCasse
Even before the Winslow High School baseball team left the gym and went outside, coach Jesse LaCasse senses the Black Raiders had potential.
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MORNING SENTINEL BOYS LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ben Weeks
In the winter, as Messalonskee High School’s ice hockey goalie Ben Weeks does his best to keep opponents from scoring. In the spring, when he’s on the attack for the Eagles’ lacrosse team, Weeks knows all the soft spots a goalie tries to hide.
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TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Trash talk here to stay
My brother, Keith, tells a good story about a moment from the 1999 Vermont Division I high school football championship game.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Babin takes over as AD at Nokomis
NEWPORT — Mark Babin started his new job as athletic director at Nokomis Regional High School on Monday and the biggest challenge he faces is simple. “Just getting to know everyone is the big thing right now,” Babin said.
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TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: A giant dream realized
Mike Mestieri works in the family business. The hours are long, the pay isn’t great, but he loves every minute of it.
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Clukey delivers positive message at camp
This is the second year Julia Clukey has organized and operated her Camp For Girls at the Kennebec Valley YMCA camp on Maranacook Lake. Ninety-eight girls ages 8 to 12 signed up for this summer’s two week session, which ends today. Approximately 95 showed up each day. Thanks to a number of central Maine businesses, 45 percent of the campers received some type of financial aid in paying the $350 cost of the camp, and 37 campers had their fees paid in full.