Travis Lazarczyk

Press Herald

Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2000. 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. Over the years, Lazarczyk has been honored with numerous state, regional, and national awards for his work, including a first place for column writing from the Associated Press Sports Editors in 2011, and inclusion in Notable Sports Writing of 2009 in Best American Sports Writing. When not working, he can be found, reading, hiking, or drinking too much coffee.

Latest

Published
August 2, 2022

Despite 1-0 loss, Sea Dogs still in the chase for a playoff spot

Portland is in a tight race with Hartford and Somerset as the teams try to secure a spot in the Eastern League playoffs.
Published
July 27, 2022

Junior golf championships: Spaulding, Haylock repeat as state champions

Eli Spaulding and Ruby Haylock cruise to titles as Mick Madden, Jade Haylock, and Ryan Farnsworth win their age groups.
Published
July 17, 2022

Varsity Maine Girls’ Team of the Year: Camden Hills swimming

The Windjammers dominated the Class A state meet without winning an individual event.
Published
July 16, 2022

With the Lobster Bowl, the result of the game is secondary

Commentary: The return of the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl is a boon for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Published
July 15, 2022

Sea Dogs shut out Somerset in front of sellout crowd

Christian Koss homers and Bryan Mata throws five strong innings in Portland’s 5-0 victory.
Published
July 15, 2022

Izzy Wilson heats up for Sea Dogs

After struggling at the plate for three months, Wilson is hitting .351 with 14 RBI in his last eight games.
Published
July 13, 2022

Caleb Manuel dominates Day 2 of Maine Amateur

The defending champion shoots an 8-under 63 to take the lead into Thursday’s final round.
Published
July 12, 2022

Mike Arsenault Jr. leads after Day 1 at Maine Amateur Championship

The 28-year old shoots a 3-under par 68 and holds a two-stroke lead over a group of five golfers at Webhannet Golf Club in Kennebunk.
Published
July 8, 2022

Pro bowlers on fans at Bayside Bowl: ‘I love this environment’

The Professional Bowlers Association is back in Portland this week, where it held its Strike Derby event on Friday.
Published
July 7, 2022

Tri for a Cure returns as a live event for first time since 2019

The all-women’s triathlon, an annual fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation, is back at Southern Maine Community College on Sunday.