Travis Barrett

Kennebec Journal

Travis Barrett covers sports for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, including high school soccer, hockey and lacrosse, as well as local auto racing. An award-winning sports writer, he returned to Maine in 2005 after covering professional and college beats in Rhode Island. He has worked in public relations and sports marketing fields during a five-year hiatus from journalism, including a stint as a social media consultant to NASCAR. Travis lives in Oakland with his wife, Sara, and children, Cooper and Samantha. During his off-hours, he openly roots for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Liverpool Football Club, while just as openly rooting for anyone playing against the New England Patriots.

Latest

Published
May 15, 2019

H.S. softball: Hall-Dale gets walk-off win over Oak Hill

Senior Bella Marino’s bases-loaded double caps MVC comeback for Bulldogs.
Published
May 13, 2019

Softball: Madison tops Oak Hill in battle of MVC unbeatens

Bulldogs take advantage of scoring opportunities to improve to 10-0.
Published
April 28, 2019

Auto Racing: Garrett Hall victorious in PASS 150 at Oxford Plains

Scarborough driver pulls away late for first career PASS win at track; Bryan Kruczek outduels Joey Polewarczyk Jr. for first ACT victory.
Published
April 26, 2019

Auto racing notes: McLaughlin ready to open title defense at Wiscasset Speedway

Oxford Plains set for busy weekend, while Joey Polewarczyk returns to ACT competition.
Published
April 26, 2019

H.S. Softball: Weather dominates early season conversation in Winthrop

The Ramblers have yet to play a single game, while some teams have played at least four games. Winthrop will play five games in a six-day stretch from May 20-25.
Published
April 19, 2019

Softball: Skowhegan blanks Lewiston in home opener

Bats stay hot to back Sydney Ames’ 10-strikeout performance.
Published
April 17, 2019

UMaine announces new pricing for school’s hockey tickets

Significant cuts put ticket prices more in line with similar entertainment options in the state.
Published
April 13, 2019

Auto racing: Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame inducts six new members

Multi-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner Ricky Craven highlights 2019 class at Augusta Civic Center.
Published
April 3, 2019

Faded glory: Maine hockey struggles to stay relevant on national stage

Twenty years after the school’s last NCAA championship, observers wonder if the Black Bears can turn the corner and become a force again.
Published
March 26, 2019

Former Colby hockey player now an agent for some of NHL’s top players

Judd Moldaver turns passion for hockey into powerful career.