The graduating senior signed a training camp contract with the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
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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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.
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Central Maine golf courses prepping to open for season
Natanis is already open, while Augusta and Waterville country clubs will be soon.
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Sidelines: Listening to Red Sox baseball on the radio, sort of
Without NESN, Travis Lazarczyk writes about finding other ways to tune in to the Boston Red Sox this season.
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Sidelines: Red Sox rainout means answers to questions will have to wait
The Opening Day postponement extends winter by one more day, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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College basketball: Vachon, UMaine agree to 4-year contract
Augusta native Amy Vachon gets a new deal to remain the Black Bears’ women’s basketball coach through the 2024-25 season.