Travis Lazarczyk

pressherald.comAt Maine Maritime, the football program’s rebuild continuesThe Mariners are still looking for their first win since restoring the sport a few years ago.

At Maine Maritime Academy, the football rebuild continues. My column: #d3fb www.pressherald.com/2026/10/24/a...

pressherald.comCooper Flagg diagnosed with mild shoulder sprainFlagg will not play Saturday against San Antonio after he was injured Friday against the Pacers.

Maine collectively exhales. #CooperFlagg #Mavericks www.pressherald.com/2026/10/24/c...

Fearless prediction: Patriots 24, Bears 20.

pressherald.comUMaine football’s offensive coordinator settles into new roleSean Green, who won high school state championships at Cape Elizabeth and Portland, has taken on the challenge of breathing life into the Black Bears' offense.

A successful high school football coach with state titles at Cape Elizabeth and Portland, Sean Green is now running the offense at the University of Maine. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/10/20/s...

Fearless prediction: Patriots 30, Jets 17.

The Bronze Fonz gives his approval to the Brewers in the World Series.

pressherald.comLosses mounted for Hearts of Pine this season, but fans never waveredThe second-year team will miss the playoffs, but tickets are still tough to come by as Maine's pro soccer team wraps up its season on Oct. 24.

Even as the Hearts of Pine suffered numerous losses following late game lapses, the fan continued to fill Fitzpatrick Stadium. Is that sustainable in future seasons? www.pressherald.com/2026/10/14/l...

Kubiak calling for his new QB.

Fearless prediction: Patriots 27, Raiders 23.

pressherald.comHigh school golf rankings gave players a new perspective this seasonThe ranking system devised by Maine Golf became a way for players across the state to compare their progress throughout the season.

A new ranking system in Maine high school golf was popular this season. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/10/10/h...

pressherald.comMaine hockey takes step toward ‘big boy hockey’ in loss to QuinnipiacA loss at Alfond Arena shows the Black Bears need to translate effort into goals.

In Friday night's 2-1 home loss to No. 6 Quinnipiac, Maine got a lesson in "big boy hockey." My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/10/09/m...

pressherald.comIn Augusta, the Mill Park Pétanque Club teaches its game to a new generationFor a number of players, the game is a reminder of Franco heritage.

In Augusta, the Mill Park Pétanque Club passes the game on to the next generation. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/10/08/i...

pressherald.comThese Mainers shined on sailing’s biggest stageA new documentary chronicles the 1995 America's Cup journey of Mighty Mary, a boat with an all-female crew that included Yarmouth's Merritt Carey.

These Mainers shined on sailing’s biggest stage. www.pressherald.com/2026/10/08/t...

pressherald.comUMaine football makes a big move with rare midseason firing. Is it the right one?"We've got to be more consistent. We've got to score points," head coach Jordan Stevens said after dismissing offensive coordinator Mikahael Waters.

University of Maine football coach Jordan Stevens fired his offensive coordinator Monday, a rare mid-season coaching change. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/10/06/u...

I can’t figure out this team. #Patriots

I don’t know if the Patriots can continue this for another quarter and a half, but at least they’re playing with some guys they didn’t show last week.

Fearless prediction: Bills 37, Patriots 24.

Welp, July was fun. #RedSox

pressherald.comUMaine men’s hockey team looks to regain its cultureComing off a disappointing season after winning the Hockey East tournament in 2025, the Black Bears are focused on playing blue-collar hockey.

As the college season begins, the University of Maine men's hockey team looks to regain the identity that helped make the team successful in 2024 and 2025. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/30/u...

Neither the Patriots nor Red Sox have any offense of which to speak, but the Bruins won 3-0 on opening night. So I guess we’re just fast-forwarding to winter. Hey, I don’t make the rules.

Red Sox in 3. Sure, why not?

Drake Maye morphed into Tony Eason so gradually that by the time we noticed, it was too late. #Patriots

Fearless prediction: Patriots 27, Jaguars 20.

pressherald.comShawn Walsh is still important to UMaine hockey 25 years after his deathThe former coach's legacy remains strong as the Black Bears prepare for the new season.

Shawn Walsh is still important to UMaine hockey 25 years after his death www.pressherald.com/2026/09/26/s...

pressherald.comPatriots Hall of Famer Matt Light encourages Fryeburg football players to be leadersLight, who played in 3 Super Bowls with New England, shares his wisdom with the Raiders on Thursday.

Patriots Hall of Famer Matt Light encourages Fryeburg football players to be leaders www.pressherald.com/2026/09/24/p...

pressherald.comYes, that was a UMaine flag on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’Chance Brooks, of Jay, a fan of LSU football and Black Bears hockey, brought it to Oxford, Mississippi, to support his two favorite teams.

Yes, that was a UMaine flag on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/22/y...

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pressherald.comWhat to know about the pay-to-play allegations against Susan CollinsCollins' team was questioned by federal agents after the 2020 election. An aide said any allegations of corruption are "categorically false."

What to know about the pay-to-play allegations against Susan Collins

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pressherald.comThe first week of fall could greet Mainers with a nor’easterWhile it's too early to pinpoint the severity of the impacts on the mainland, the National Weather Service is alerting mariners to prepare for hazardous conditions on the ocean late this week.

The first week of fall could greet Mainers with a nor’easter

20 Sept

Fearless prediction: Patriots 24, Steelers 16.

pressherald.comFor Washington Academy football, a long bus ride is nothing newTo play Traip Academy in Kittery on Saturday, the Raiders made a 536-mile round trip from East Machias.

20 Sept

For Washington Academy football, a long bus ride is nothing new. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/19/f...

pressherald.comAt a recent Rush concert, Travis Lazarczyk let the music make the memoriesOur columnist consciously kept his phone at bay when the progressive rock icons played Boston's TD Garden on Monday.

18 Sept

They let me out of the sports section to write this column about concerts and making connections to music. At a recent Rush concert, Travis Lazarczyk let the music make the memories www.pressherald.com/2026/09/18/a...

17 Sept

The Portland Sea Dogs will open the 2027 season at home against Binghamton on April 2. Will there be snow on Opening Day for a fourth consecutive season? Yeah, probably.

pressherald.comPayton Tolle’s joy for baseball is a highlight of the Red Sox playoff chaseThe lefty was the same enthusiastic guy when he briefly played for the Sea Dogs last summer.

16 Sept

Payton Tolle's enthusiasm is infectious. He was the same goofy guy in his brief time with the Portland Sea Dogs last summer. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/15/p...

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pressherald.comA dozen photos capture Maine high school football in the ’90sExciting games including teams from Portland, Old Orchard Beach and Lewiston live on in football folklore.

14 Sept

A dozen photos capture Maine high school football in the ’90s

13 Sept

Thanks to the Should Still Be San Diego Chargers, I’m out of the survivor pool in week one.

pressherald.comFans come out for opening of Cooper Flagg’s card shop in BangorPeople waited hours in line to get into the store's grand opening Saturday, showing that Maine's love of Flagg isn't waning.

13 Sept

On Friday, I wrote about Cooper Flagg's new business venture, a trading card store in downtown Bangor, from his perspective. Saturday, I talked to the fans and card enthusiasts who waited hours to check out the store on opening day. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/12/f...

13 Sept

Oh, Buckeyes.

pressherald.comCooper Flagg shares his love for trading cards with opening of card shopThe Flagg Trading Co., a trading card shop run in tandem with his cousin, opens Saturday morning.

12 Sept

On the night before his trading card shop was set to open in downtown Bangor, Cooper Flagg talked about his love of card collecting and opening the store with his cousin. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/11/c...

10 Sept

Terrible pass. Promising game, but bad decisions cost the Patriots.

10 Sept

Any season that starts with Mike McCready shredding the Star-Spangled Banner is going to be a great season. Here’s to football!

9 Sept

Fearless prediction: Seahawks 27, Patriots 20.

pressherald.comTanner Houck begins rehab in Portland, but don’t count on him down the stretchThe former All-Star pitcher threw 20 pitches for the Sea Dogs on Tuesday, with the goal of pitching for the Red Sox by the end of the season.

9 Sept

Tanner Houck’s first rehab outing with the Sea Dogs showed he has a lot of work to do before he can help the Red Sox. My column: Tanner Houck begins rehab in Portland, but don’t count on him down the stretch www.pressherald.com/2026/09/08/t...

4 Sept

It’s November, 2026. Fresh off the Red Sox World Series win, the most popular style of facial hair in New England is the bushy mustache known as “The Mickey.” #RedSox

pressherald.comWestbrook football shows it isn’t ready to cede throneThe defending Class B champion opens the season with a win over Cheverus.

4 Sept

The Westbrook football team began defense of its state title with a win over Cheverus Thursday night. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/03/w...

pressherald.comPunter for UMaine football team faces life-changing bone marrow transplantGrad student Anthony Pecorella put off the treatment he needs to address a genetic disorder so he can play one final season of football.

2 Sept

Anthony Pecorella is the starting punter for the University of Maine football team. He's putting off a bone marrow transplant to play his final season for the Black Bears. My column: www.pressherald.com/2026/09/01/p...

1 Sept

The Merrimack Masher, the Bryant Bomber, strikes again. #RedSox

31 Aug

It’s May, 2027. The most popular name for newborn boys in New England is Mickey. The most popular middle name is Gasper. #RedSox

pressherald.comFormer Sea Dogs manager tells story of his surprise call-up to Red SoxChad Epperson was promoted to Boston to be the Red Sox interim third base coach when the team shook up its coaching staff in April.

29 Aug

Former Sea Dogs manager tells story of his surprise call-up to Red Sox. www.pressherald.com/2026/08/29/f...

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pressherald.comPortland police shoot and kill man after chase to Casco Bay Lines terminalJacob Hastings, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene late Thursday.

28 Aug

Portland police shoot and kill man after chase to Casco Bay Lines terminal