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 20, 2017

No small feat: Mini Stocks at heart of Wiscasset Speedway

Division marked by change, longevity, family feel.
Published
May 19, 2017

Madison softball rallies for comeback win over Monmouth

Bulldogs score 7 runs in 7th inning in MVC showdown.
Published
May 18, 2017

Speed leads Winslow, Lawrence to Community Cup titles

Sprinters take center stage at annual track meet.
Published
May 18, 2017

Waterville softball rocking and rolling toward playoff berth

For first time in many years, Panthers have a shot at making the tournament.
Published
May 17, 2017

Skowhegan softball pulls out dramatic win over Lewiston

Indians score in bottom of the 7th for KVAC A victory.
Published
May 13, 2017

Ladies Tee: Disc golf event in West Gardiner the first of its kind

Farmer’s Daughters Open at CR Farm Disc Golf run exclusively by women for women to promote the sport.
Published
May 12, 2017

Madison softball starts quickly in win over Oak Hill

Unbeaten Bulldogs find MVC success right at the top of the order.
Published
May 11, 2017

Softball notes: Despite scheduling issues, Madison still cruising along

Bulldogs out to 7-0 start with aid of creative planning.
Published
May 11, 2017

Track and field’s 400 meters separates the pack

Only the athletically gifted and mentally tough can excel at one of sports’ most difficult events.
Published
May 10, 2017

Turner, 2nd-half surge carry Messalonskee girls lacrosse past Lewiston

Turner scores 7 goals as Eagles pull away late.