The coaches have filed a discrimination complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission, detailing examples of what they see as violations of state and federal discrimination laws.
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.
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UMaine pressing ahead in search for next men’s hockey coach
Athletic director Ken Ralph said interviews will begin soon and a decision could come in early May.
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Sidelines: As spring sports begin in Maine, plans should be made for the fall
Any plan for high school sports this fall should include a return to football, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Sidelines: University of Maine’s Hana Davis embraces her leadership role as captain for field hockey team
A co-captain with the Black Bears, Hana Davis knows what she teaches younger teammates off the field is as important as what she teaches them on it, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Women’s Basketball: Former University of Maine star Blanca Millan gets her WNBA shot
The graduating senior signed a training camp contract with the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
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Women’s basketball: UMaine’s Millan signs with WNBA’s Mystics
Two-time America East Conference Player of the Year Blanca Millan signs a training camp contract with Washington.
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Sidelines: Former UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman showing he belongs in the NHL
Swayman giving Boston Bruins much-needed lift, and he should be here to stay, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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2021 lacrosse overview: Central Maine teams eager to shake off the rust
After a lost season due to the pandemic, high school lacrosse teams excited to get back on fields.
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Sidelines: Remembering University of Maine men’s hockey coach Red Gendron
Travis Lazarczyk remembers following Gendron’s career, from its early days in Vermont high school hockey to Alfond Arena in Orono.
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UMaine pitcher Nick Sinacola a strikeout master
With just over 18 Ks per nine innings, the junior right-hander leads the nation.