The defending champion shoots an 8-under 63 to take the lead into Thursday’s final round.
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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Mike Arsenault Jr. leads after Day 1 at Maine Amateur Championship
The 28-year old shoots a 3-under par 68 and holds a two-stroke lead over a group of five golfers at Webhannet Golf Club in Kennebunk.
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Pro bowlers on fans at Bayside Bowl: ‘I love this environment’
The Professional Bowlers Association is back in Portland this week, where it held its Strike Derby event on Friday.
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Tri for a Cure returns as a live event for first time since 2019
The all-women’s triathlon, an annual fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation, is back at Southern Maine Community College on Sunday.
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Ceddanne Rafaela quickly becoming Sea Dogs’ most exciting player
The 5-foot-8 center fielder/infielder has made an impact at the plate and in the field since being promoted to Portland in early June.
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Former UMaine star deserves this chance as Bruins head coach
COMMENTARY: After confronting his struggles with alcohol abuse, Jim Montgomery is getting a second opportunity as an NHL head coach.
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Pickleball enthusiasts to gather in Portland for Atlantic regional
The USA Pickleball Atlantic Diamond tournament comes to Maine this weekend for the first time since 2018.
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Red Sox prospect Castellanos heats up for Sea Dogs after early slump
After struggling in April, 24-year-old Pedro Castellanos has been Portland’s most consistent hitter.
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Sea Dogs fall to Yard Goats in slugfest, 14-12
Portland hits five home runs, but a seven-run inning and four homers by Hartford are enough to send the Sea Dogs to a fourth straight loss.
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Housing costs no longer a burden for Sea Dogs players earning $600 a week
For the first time, Major League Baseball teams are supplying apartments for minor league players who had struggled to find suitable housing in years past.