Bean, who worked in the athletic department for 45 years, is the new Little East Conference commissioner.
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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Kristian Campbell making a strong first impression with the Sea Dogs
The second baseman/center fielder was named Eastern League Player of the Week in just his second week after getting called up from High-A Greenville.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Local & State, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Most high school softball coaches in Maine are men. A push for change is underway
Blueprint used to get more women involved comes from UMaine women’s basketball coach Amy Vachon.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: Wells claims first Class C title with 14-9 win over Maranacook/Winthrop
The Warriors score six goals in the second quarter to take control in a matchup of programs who reached the state final for the first time.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ lacrosse: Greely fends off Freeport to win third straight Class B title
Eva Williams leads the way with a goal and five assists for the Rangers in an 8-7 victory.
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‘This is real’: Sea Dog players, manager react to MLB’s biggest gambling scandal in decades
Players are reminded of baseball’s gambling rules after a major league player is banned for life for betting on games.
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Sea Dogs notebook: Manager Chad Epperson relishes giving players good news
The Red Sox recently promoted three key players from Portland to Triple-A Worcester, and Epperson loved every minute of it.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lacrosse: State titles up for grabs as lacrosse tournaments begin
There are top seeds, but not necessarily clear favorites in any class for the boys or girls.
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Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer finding his groove with Sea Dogs
After an injury plagued 2023 season, Mayer is healthy and generating plenty of buzz at Hadlock Field.
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Maine Footy jumps into second season in United Women’s Soccer
The women’s soccer team for college players looks to build on the success of 2023’s inaugural season.