Travis Barrett

Staff Writer

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.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Lewiston softball victorious over Messalonskee

by Travis Barrett May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

The Blue Devils capitalize as Eagle errors pile up.

Sports, Varsity Maine

Skowhegan softball stops Oxford Hills

by Travis Barrett May 18, 2018

Indians respond in rematch of last year’s regional final.

News

For many softball teams, it’s two for the price of one

by Travis Barrett May 17, 2018

More top programs are using multiple pitchers to get through a season.

Sports

Tech talk: Brannon embraces new role at Wiscasset Speedway

by Travis Barrett May 17, 2018

As ‘ambassador,’ former Lisbon driver aims to give back to the sport.

Boys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ lacrosse: Brunswick responds to challenge, edges Messalonskee 12-11

by Travis Barrett May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

The Dragons score the winning goal with 1:06 remaining after the Eagles stage a late rally.

Business, Sports

George Fernald leaves Unity Raceway ownership role

by Travis Barrett May 14, 2018May 15, 2018

Citing health and financial reasons, Benton man returns track to Ralph Nason.

Softball, Sports, Spring sports, Varsity Maine

Madison softball races out to win over rival Carrabec

by Travis Barrett May 4, 2018

Bulldogs get early jump and hold on for MVC victory.

Local & State, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Some central Maine sporting events impacted amid manhunt for suspect

by Travis Barrett April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

Messalonskee teams were among those not traveling to Skowhegan for games Friday as authorities continue searching for suspected police-killer John Williams.