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
September 4, 2019

Girls soccer: No sibling rivalry for Messalonskee

Senior keeper Hannah DelGiudice happy to have her brother Chris’ leadership on the bench for Eagles.
Published
September 2, 2019

Soccer: New coaches join the ranks in central Maine

Smith heads to rival Winslow girls; Cony, Hall-Dale, Mount View boys get new leadership.
Published
September 1, 2019

Auto racing: Ben Ashline makes history with Boss Hogg 150 win

Driver becomes first to win both of Wiscasset Speedway’s signature events after rallying from late penalty Sunday.
Published
August 30, 2019

Auto racing: Ben Ashline takes his shot at Wiscasset Speedway history

Fresh off a top-10 finish in the Oxford 250 for car owner Ajay Picard, Pittston driver heads to Boss Hogg 150.
Published
August 26, 2019

Travis Benjamin beat the best to make Oxford 250 history

With third win in prestigious event Sunday, Morrill driver permanently etched his name in New England racing record books.
Published
August 25, 2019

Oxford 250 notebook: The gang gets back together for Travis Benjamin

Johnny Clark finishes disappointing 4th; defending champion Bubba Pollard bows out early.
Published
August 25, 2019

Travis Benjamin makes history as a 3-time Oxford 250 champion

Morrill native joins elite company with victory.
Published
August 24, 2019

Oxford 250 notebook: Nick Sweet an unassuming favorite this weekend

Cassius Clark, Johnny Clark among quickest cars in practice; Joey Polewarczyk would love to become a two-time champion.
Published
August 24, 2019

Oxford 250: For Travis Benjamin and his father, it’s the trophy that matters

Ron Benjamin went from pizza to a Pro Stock, and eventually to victory lane, Travis Barrett writes.
Published
August 23, 2019

Oxford 250 notebook: John Peters represents the hopes of the little guys

2018 winner Bubba Pollard getting reacquainted with Oxford Plains; Curtis Gerry tops the speed charts on first day of practice.