Travis Lazarczyk
@tlazarczyk.bsky.social
Sports columnist at the Portland Press Herald. I read a lot.
At Sunday River, the Gould Academy community saw emotions flip in an instant, when what looked like a win in his snowboard cross quarterfinal heat became a disqualification for alumni Nathan Pare. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/12/i...
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‘It’s a heartbreaker’: Fans react after Mainer Nathan Pare disqualified in Olympic snowboard run
Friends of Pare, who was disqualified in the snowboard cross quarterfinals, gathered to watch him make his Olympic debut Thursday morning.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM
At Sunday River, the Gould Academy community saw emotions flip in an instant, when what looked like a win in his snowboard cross quarterfinal heat became a disqualification for alumni Nathan Pare. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/12/i...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/12/i...
Maine’s Nathan Pare advances to quarterfinals of men’s snowboard cross at Olympics.
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Maine’s Nathan Pare advances to quarterfinals of men’s snowboard cross at Olympics.
An update on the situation surrounding the Portland Beacons high school hockey team. Their season is over, per MPA rules. #VarsityMaine
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www.pressherald.com/2026/02/11/p...
Portland co-op boys hockey team to forfeit final 2 games of the season
The decision comes after the team left the ice just 10 minutes into a game Saturday against Old Town/Orono.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
An update on the situation surrounding the Portland Beacons high school hockey team. Their season is over, per MPA rules. #VarsityMaine
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/11/p...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/11/p...
Twenty years after winning his first gold medal, Maine native Seth Wescott is excited to see Mainers among the US snowboardcross leaders. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/10/u...
USA snowboardcross has a big fan in Maine native Seth Wescott
Twenty years after winning his first of two Olympic gold medals, the Maine native is excited for the future of his sport.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Twenty years after winning his first gold medal, Maine native Seth Wescott is excited to see Mainers among the US snowboardcross leaders. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/10/u...
Ten minutes into Saturday's game, the Portland Beacons hockey team left the ice and refused to complete the high school game vs Old Town/Orono. It was a black eye for sportsmanship. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/09/i...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/09/i...
In refusing to complete a game, the coach of the Portland boys hockey co-op raises questions | Column
Disagreeing with a ref's call is never grounds for pulling the plug.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Ten minutes into Saturday's game, the Portland Beacons hockey team left the ice and refused to complete the high school game vs Old Town/Orono. It was a black eye for sportsmanship. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/09/i...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/09/i...
Can you give the MVP award the Seattle’s entire defense? Absolutely dominant effort from the Seahawks. #SuperBowl
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Can you give the MVP award the Seattle’s entire defense? Absolutely dominant effort from the Seahawks. #SuperBowl
That halftime show was FUN.
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
That halftime show was FUN.
It’s anarchy at the Dean Dome!
February 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
It’s anarchy at the Dean Dome!
Whoever decided the Olympics, Super Bowl. and UNC-Duke should be on the same weekend is an evil genius.
February 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Whoever decided the Olympics, Super Bowl. and UNC-Duke should be on the same weekend is an evil genius.
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Conservatives Outraged Super Bowl Happening In Foreign City Of Santa Clara https://theonion.com/conservatives-outraged-super-bowl-happening-in-foreign-city-of-santa-clara/
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Conservatives Outraged Super Bowl Happening In Foreign City Of Santa Clara https://theonion.com/conservatives-outraged-super-bowl-happening-in-foreign-city-of-santa-clara/
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Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Death of a Sports Section
The Washington Post sports department was dismantled before its leaders gave it a chance to change
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February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Check out this story by @dbonifant.bsky.social about the Mainer whose job it is to make your experience at Gillette Stadium for a #Patriots game that much better.
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/03/m...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/03/m...
Meet the Mainer who oversees New England Patriots game day entertainment
Abbey Thistle is in charge of fan engagement for the AFC champions, covering everything from game presentation to alumni events.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Check out this story by @dbonifant.bsky.social about the Mainer whose job it is to make your experience at Gillette Stadium for a #Patriots game that much better.
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/03/m...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/03/m...
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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In Portland front yards, pop-ups extend beyond Little Free Library trend | Column
In Portland front yards, pop-ups extend beyond Little Free Library trend | Column
People are inviting neighbors onto their properties to take food, make wishes and play with their dogs.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
In Portland front yards, pop-ups extend beyond Little Free Library trend | Column
Just 20, Nathan Pare is ready for his Olympics moment. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/02/m...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/02/m...
Maine snowboarder Nathan Pare embraces the grind to grab Olympic berth
Pare, who grew up in Farmingdale before moving to Bethel, will represent Team USA in the snowboard cross in Italy this month.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Just 20, Nathan Pare is ready for his Olympics moment. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/02/m...
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/02/m...
In 30-plus years coaching women's basketball at St. Joseph's College, Mike McDevitt built a legacy that goes far beyond the court. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/31/s...
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/31/s...
St. Joseph’s College honors former women’s basketball coach Mike McDevitt
The longtime coach retired last spring after 32 seasons with the Monks.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM
In 30-plus years coaching women's basketball at St. Joseph's College, Mike McDevitt built a legacy that goes far beyond the court. My column:
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/31/s...
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/31/s...
Reposted by Travis Lazarczyk
The Portland Press Herald obtained court records and talked to prosecutors, jail administrators, defense attorneys and others to examine cases on the Trump administration's 'worst of the worst' website. * Free to access
A closer look at the Maine names on Homeland Security’s ‘worst of the worst’ list
Federal officials have publicized a database of arrests as part of its justification for recent enhanced enforcement efforts, but the list cites decades-old charges and arrests made by local police mo...
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January 31, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The Portland Press Herald obtained court records and talked to prosecutors, jail administrators, defense attorneys and others to examine cases on the Trump administration's 'worst of the worst' website. * Free to access
I guess this Cooper Flagg kid has arrived. He was just a @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social answer
January 31, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I guess this Cooper Flagg kid has arrived. He was just a @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social answer