While many say the changes approved by the MPA are good for the sport, some feel even greater changes are needed.
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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Central Maine athletic trainers shift attention to helping health care workers fight coronavirus
With no high school sports this spring, area trainers start using their abilities in other ways.
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Eager to make debut, new high school sports varsity coaches now must wait
With the spring sports season canceled, new head coaches put their aspirations on hold as well.
Posted inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: The Boston Red Sox are having a good season — according to one simulation anyway
We can’t follow the real start to the MLB season yet, so a simulation will have to do, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Area distance runners still eager for postponed Boston Marathon
Central Mainers will train throughout the summer for the prestigious race, which was postponed to Sept. 14.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville homeless shelter coronavirus-free despite being at capacity, director says
Guests of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter who are considered a higher risk for the virus are being housed in local hotels.
Posted inSports
Local boxers keep training, waiting and hoping for next shot in the ring
Brandon Berry and Justin Rolfe eager to be ready when they’re allowed to fight again.
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Central Maine professional baseball players still hoping for a season
Sam and Jake Dexter, as well as Cody Laweryson, have had their careers put on hold during the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: Mountain biking trails are a source of comfort for Winslow couple
Glenn and Laurie Fenlason carved miles and miles of trails on the land behind their home, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Recreational athletes get creative to maintain workouts during coronavirus pandemic
With races and most other events cancelled, local athletes try to find motivation in a variety of ways.