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
March 9, 2020

Sidelines: Colby College women’s hockey team enjoys drastic turnaround season

Mules were close to making NCAA tournament a year after some struggles, writes Travis Barrett.
Published
March 6, 2020

College hockey: UMaine blanks Providence in season finale

Black Bears will host Hockey East quarterfinals for first time since 2011.
Published
March 6, 2020

College hockey: Nina Prunster leads Colby women into NESCAC semifinals

Sophomore goalie backstops Mules’ team with eye on history this weekend in Vermont.
Published
March 5, 2020

Sidelines: Partners play crucial role in Unified basketball’s success

Varsity athletes volunteer their time to make their school’s athletic programs more well-rounded.
Published
March 4, 2020

College hockey: Depth this season helps UMaine turn corner in Hockey East

Play of sophomores Butala and Dawe part of reason Black Bears head into final regular season game with plenty to play for.
Published
February 29, 2020

Video: Winthrop girls coach Joe Burnham reacts to the loss in the state championship

Ramblers fell to Central Aroostook in battle for Class C Gold Ball.
Published
February 29, 2020

Video: Maci Beals of Central Aroostook talks about winning the Class C title

Junior guard led all scorers with 20 points in win over Winthrop.
Published
February 29, 2020

Women’s college hockey: Colby blanks Bowdoin in NESCAC quarterfinals

Mules shut out rival Polar Bears in Alfond Rink’s final game.
Published
February 28, 2020

Boys hockey: In its own universe, Presque Isle among Class B North’s best

Often overlooked, the Wildcats remain regional contenders year after year.
Published
February 28, 2020

Class C girls basketball: Winthrop, Central Aroostook set for title game

With run-and-gun offenses, expect a high-scoring affair in Saturday’s championship tilt.