Twenty-four years after graduation, TJ Caouette’s influence is still felt by the Ramblers.
Travis Lazarczyk
Columnist
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 inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: The NFL draft is not exactly sports, but it’s the next best thing
The annual draft scratched a persistent itch for sports fans, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sidelines, Sports
Sidelines: Is this NFL draft the biggest of the Bill Belichick era in New England?
The Patriots have plenty of holes, and the organization must pick wisely when the draft opens Thursday night, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: University of Maine All-American receiver Earnest Edwards awaits the NFL draft
With no opportunity to showcase talent for professional scouts, Black Bear senior had to get creative, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Remember When: Waterville baseball stopped Greely to win the 2011 Class B title
Dominant Purple Panthers overcome long rain delay and a few late rallies to win second consecutive state title.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Coaches, ADs react to new classification for 2020
While many say the changes approved by the MPA are good for the sport, some feel even greater changes are needed.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Central Maine athletic trainers shift attention to helping health care workers fight coronavirus
With no high school sports this spring, area trainers start using their abilities in other ways.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Eager to make debut, new high school sports varsity coaches now must wait
With the spring sports season canceled, new head coaches put their aspirations on hold as well.
Posted inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: The Boston Red Sox are having a good season — according to one simulation anyway
We can’t follow the real start to the MLB season yet, so a simulation will have to do, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inSports
Area distance runners still eager for postponed Boston Marathon
Central Mainers will train throughout the summer for the prestigious race, which was postponed to Sept. 14.