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.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2023
Who is the top driver in Oxford 250 history? Racing veterans offer mixed views
Three-time winners Dave Dion, Ralph Nason and Mike Rowe dominate the debate.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Pursuit of glory at Oxford 250 comes at a price for longtime car owner
Jay Cushman of Gray estimates that he’s spent more than $1,000,000 over the years seeking an elusive victory.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2023
Auto racing: Beech Ridge Motor Speedway drivers find new home at Wiscasset Speedway
Once longtime Beech Ridge regulars, the Kennedy and McKeage families now make the long trek to compete regularly at Wiscasset.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
Auto racing: Single-groove Oxford Plains Speedway has competitors baffled
With three weeks away from 50th Oxford 250, drivers left Sunday’s PASS race with more questions than answers.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2023
Auto racing: Scott Chubbuck steers into new role at Wiscasset Speedway
Five-time track champion directing competition instead of being part of it.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
Auto racing notebook: Rolling Johnny Clark looks ahead to Oxford
Hallowell driver coming off big PASS win in New Hampshire; Maurice Young returns to victory lane this year after long hiatus.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Auto racing: Mike Perry wins 2nd annual DKR 50 at LST Motorsports Park
Massachusetts driver takes lead with 10 laps remaining for $5,041 victory.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Auto racing: Matt Beers comes full circle at Wiscasset Speedway
After years working in the pits, Farmingdale driver now pilots his own car in track’s top division.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Girls’ lacrosse: Brunswick bounces Cony 12-7 in state semifinal
The Dragons return to the state title game for first time in 14 years.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Boys’ hockey: Messalonskee beats Hampden Academy in Class B North final, 3-1
The Eagles set up a clash with Cape Elizabeth in Saturday’s state championship game.
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