Bonkid plays Waterville Cal Ripken in an exhibition game Monday at Purnell Field in Waterville.
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.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: Skowhegan doesn’t have a mascot, and it needs to take the time to find the right one
No longer Indians, school has some tough decisions ahead Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Sidelines: Langevin wins Senior title at Maine Women’s Amateur
Winthrop golfer finishes runnerup overall at the tournament behind victor Jordan Laplume, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inSports
Baseball: Brunswick plays on in 11U Cal Ripken New England regional
After earning a spot in the New England field when Connecticut passed, Brunswick will play in the semifinals.
Posted inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: Waterville’s tourney run ends in 11U Cal Ripken tournament
Team shows guts in fighting back in its final game, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: Heat plays a role in annual Lobster Bowl
Even with a later kickoff time and shorter quarters, the high temperatures were tough to ignore Saturday, writes Travis Lazarczyk.
Posted inSports
Boxing: Brandon Berry, Justin Rolfe get back into the ring
Area fighters eager to return after long layoffs.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, Sports, Varsity Maine
Oakland native Nick Mayo signs with Japanese pro basketball team
After playing well with the Miami Heat NBA Summer League squad, the Messalonskee graduate will now take his talent to Japan.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Cony’s Hopkins keeps narrow focus for Lobster Bowl
After doing a little of everything for the Rams, outgoing senior can focus on catching balls Saturday in Saco.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Cameron Winslow ready to be blocking machine at Lobster Bowl
Former Winslow lineman looks to have big game for East on Saturday in Saco.