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
April 8, 2019

Winter storm impacts start of spring sports season

Central Maine teams that were a day or two from getting on their fields see likelihood of postponed games.
Published
April 6, 2019

Class D softball: New-look Richmond remains among favorites

Buckfield part of strong schedule awaiting Bobcats, while Temple and Valley primed for playoff pushes.
Published
April 5, 2019

MVC Softball: Teams lining up to claim Madison’s throne

Winthrop, Oak Hill hope to overtake Madison team hit hard by graduation last season.
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 31, 2019

For brother and sister, sled hockey provides chance to bond on the ice

More than two dozen kids attend learn-to-play clinic Sunday at Camden National Bank Ice Vault.
Published
March 30, 2019

Central Maine Hockey Coach of the Year: Jon Hart, Kennebec

In second season, Hart led RiverHawks to regional final.
Published
March 30, 2019

Central Maine Hockey Player of the Year: Ben Grenier, Kennebec

Senior returned this season and was among league’s best netminders.
Published
March 28, 2019

Kennebec Journal Girls Swimmer of the Year: Gabby Low, Cony

Senior leaves Rams as one of program’s most accomplished swimmers in history.
Published
March 28, 2019

Morning Sentinel Girls Swimmer of the Year: Leah Shoulta, Waterville

Senior had hand in five different school records set this season for Waterville/Winslow.
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.