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.

Maine colleges, Sports

Quarterback-wideout tandem helps UNE shed identity as young football program

by Travis Lazarczyk September 23, 2023September 23, 2023

The Nor’easters, in just their fifth varsity season, are off to their best start yet despite a double-OT loss to Rochester on Saturday.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

College football preview: UMaine (0-3) at William & Mary (3-0)

by Travis Lazarczyk September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

The Black Bears hit the road to take on their third-straight ranked opponent.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

UMaine men’s hockey entering season with promising newcomers

by Travis Lazarczyk September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

The Black Bears have 11 new players, eight of them freshmen, including NHL first-round pick Bradly Nadeau.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Falmouth High forfeits this week’s football game vs. Portland

by Travis Lazarczyk September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Falmouth cites a low number of available players because of injuries, adding that ‘it is our hope and plan at this time that we will finish our regular season schedule.’

Boston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Sea Dogs were showcase for many of Boston’s top prospects in 2023

by Travis Lazarczyk September 16, 2023

As Portland’s season comes to an end Sunday, several players showed improvement and continued their development at the Double-A level.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

College football: Maine can’t slow down Rhode Island, falls 34-17 in home opener

by Travis Lazarczyk September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

The Black Bears are held to 57 yards in the second half and fall to 0-3.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

College football preview: UMaine (0-2) vs. Rhode Island (1-1)

by Travis Lazarczyk September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

The Black Bears open Coastal Athletic Association play with their home opener, a game moved to Friday night in anticipation of tough weather Saturday.