Travis Lazarczyk
@tlazarczyk.bsky.social
Sports columnist at the Portland Press Herald. I read a lot.
The ECHL strike was a quick one, to the relief of everyone involved, including the fans. My column:
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Maine Mariners players, fans are glad ECHL strike was resolved quickly
On Friday, Maine played its first home game since last week's brief strike.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The ECHL strike was a quick one, to the relief of everyone involved, including the fans. My column:
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Big 5-2 win for UMaine men’s hockey at Denver tonight. The Black Bears need to collect wins to climb in the NPI rankings. #collegehockey #hockeyeast
January 3, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Big 5-2 win for UMaine men’s hockey at Denver tonight. The Black Bears need to collect wins to climb in the NPI rankings. #collegehockey #hockeyeast
Celebrating old people New Year’s Eve. Out for dinner and home by 9, sipping good bourbon. Happy New Year, friends.
January 1, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Celebrating old people New Year’s Eve. Out for dinner and home by 9, sipping good bourbon. Happy New Year, friends.
You want a list of Maine's top sports stories of 2025? It's a short list. Today's column:
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There’s only one story on Maine’s list of top sports stories of 2025
Cooper Flagg's ascension to the NBA is something our state has never seen before, and likely won't see again.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
You want a list of Maine's top sports stories of 2025? It's a short list. Today's column:
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Unrelated, authorities are searching for a missing tanker loaded with 1,000 gallons of drawn butter.
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Authorities investigating theft of $400K worth of lobster
The Dec. 12 heist from a cold-storage facility in Taunton, Massachusetts, is the latest in a string of high-value cargo thefts plaguing the transport industry.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Unrelated, authorities are searching for a missing tanker loaded with 1,000 gallons of drawn butter.
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At this point, the Jets should line up in punt formation on every play. I think their offensive coordinator must be a Magic 8-Ball.
December 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
At this point, the Jets should line up in punt formation on every play. I think their offensive coordinator must be a Magic 8-Ball.
Live look at the Pats-Jets game.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Live look at the Pats-Jets game.
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ECHL, players union reach tentative agreement to end strike
ECHL, players union reach tentative agreement to end strike
Three Maine Mariners games were postponed before the sides agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
ECHL, players union reach tentative agreement to end strike
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Portland firefighters knock down waterfront blaze
Portland firefighters knock down waterfront blaze
A third alarm was struck for the fire at Maritime Antiques on Custom House Wharf Friday night.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Portland firefighters knock down waterfront blaze
The NYT crossword took me an extra minute today because I had to find my foolish typo in “candycorn.” Like I needed another reason to hate candy corn.
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The NYT crossword took me an extra minute today because I had to find my foolish typo in “candycorn.” Like I needed another reason to hate candy corn.
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Legacy of Portland youth basketball coach lives on - by @tlazarczyk.bsky.social
Legacy of Portland youth basketball coach lives on
Longtime youth coach Joe Voisine died earlier this month, but his former players show his lessons are not forgotten.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Legacy of Portland youth basketball coach lives on - by @tlazarczyk.bsky.social
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These Maine places get lit for the holidays
These Maine places get lit for the holidays
There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
These Maine places get lit for the holidays
Before the Pats-Bills game Sunday, some buddies are I are going to take part in a Hot Ones-style contest in which we consume frighteningly hot wings. Any advice? Tips?
“Don’t” is neither advice nor a tip.
“Don’t” is neither advice nor a tip.
December 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Before the Pats-Bills game Sunday, some buddies are I are going to take part in a Hot Ones-style contest in which we consume frighteningly hot wings. Any advice? Tips?
“Don’t” is neither advice nor a tip.
“Don’t” is neither advice nor a tip.
Wednesday's overtime win at Cross Arena in Portland was the grind it out victory the UMaine men's ice hockey team desperately needed. My column from the 5-4 win over UMass Lowell.
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With a win in Portland, Maine turns a corner
The Black Bears showed fight that's been missing in recent games in front of a Cross Arena crowd.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Wednesday's overtime win at Cross Arena in Portland was the grind it out victory the UMaine men's ice hockey team desperately needed. My column from the 5-4 win over UMass Lowell.
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Today's column. Can the University of Maine men's ice hockey team rediscover the strong culture that led to success the last few seasons, or will the 2025-26 season continue to spiral? #mesports #collegehockey
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UMaine men’s hockey faces an identity crisis
The positive team culture built over the last few seasons took a hit with recent losses.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Today's column. Can the University of Maine men's ice hockey team rediscover the strong culture that led to success the last few seasons, or will the 2025-26 season continue to spiral? #mesports #collegehockey
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In the full poll, Maine fell to 15th. After watching the Black Bears play this weekend, I left them off my ballot. Here's how I voted in this week's USCHO.com men's hockey poll.
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Maine men’s hockey drops off ballot after being swept by UNH
The Black Bears, who were swept by New Hampshire, are in a funk and need to regroup.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In the full poll, Maine fell to 15th. After watching the Black Bears play this weekend, I left them off my ballot. Here's how I voted in this week's USCHO.com men's hockey poll.
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