Officials should send a message and deny the Mt. Ararat boys hockey team’s appeal to return to the ice for the 2025-26 season.
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Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
In Portland debut, Hearts of Pine look like a winner for Maine | Column
A packed house came out to see Portland’s pro soccer team play its inaugural game at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
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Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk
The Patriots are in rebuild mode, but drafting Will Campbell a start
The team still has a lot of holes, but left tackle was a good place to start.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
He coached Falmouth tennis for 53 years. Bob McCully now says his time is done.
The career of the longtime Falmouth High boys tennis coach should be celebrated.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Hearts of Pine can learn from early season grind
After two losses in a row, there’s a break in the schedule, giving players and coaches time to reflect on what they’ve learned, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
The Sea Dogs are back, but the warm weather is on hold
Portland isn’t loaded with the top prospects in the Red Sox system, but still has plenty of talent.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, UMaine Sports
Can Maine men’s hockey win it all? Bears inch closer to goal
The Black Bears are going places they haven’t gone in years, but they know the ultimate prize is a national title.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Not this year, but maybe soon for Maine men’s basketball
While the Black Bears missed out on a chance for their first NCAA tournament bid, they gave fans a reason to hope.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, UMaine Sports
UMaine men’s hoop coach gets support from old South Portland teammates
Chris Markwood played with plenty of toughness with the Red Riots decades ago, and that has carried over to the program he now leads.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Think Kents Hill doesn’t belong in hockey final? That’s your problem
Despite hand-wringing about private schools and out-of-state players, the Huskies deserve their spot in the MPA hockey league.