Travis Lazarczyk – Page 88 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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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.

Maine colleges, Sports

Orlando Magic head coach and Maine native Steve Clifford waiting patiently for NBA’s return

by Travis Lazarczyk April 2, 2020April 4, 2020

The UMaine-Farmington graduate is isolating in Orlando, watching film of his team during the league shutdown.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports

College senior athletes mull futures after NCAA eligibility ruling

by Drew Bonifant and Travis Lazarczyk April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

Some central Maine student-athletes say they’ll return next spring, while others say this is the end of the line.

Sports

Sidelines: Looking for normal in nostalgia

by Travis Lazarczyk March 21, 2020March 22, 2020

Watching classic NCAA games on CBS gives a few hours of comfort in these trying days, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

In Japan, Nick Mayo waits as his professional basketball league suspends play

by Travis Lazarczyk March 21, 2020March 22, 2020

Messalonskee graduate stays in regular touch with parents as coronavirus concerns spread throughout the world.

National Sports, New England Patriots, Sports

Commentary: As The Tom Brady Era ends, we need to remember how it began

by Travis Lazarczyk March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

The Patriots quarterback announces he is leaving the organization, and he will leave incredible memories.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

UMaine freshman taking advantage of an opportunity

by Travis Lazarczyk March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Due to injuries, Anne Simon has become a regular and contributing to the Black Bears’ success.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Women’s basketball: UMaine plowing through rash of injuries

by Travis Lazarczyk March 9, 2020March 10, 2020

Down to eight healthy players, the Black Bears show mental and physical toughness by winning 10th straight game and advancing to the America East title game for the fifth straight year.