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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PublishedMay 26, 2024
Mike Hopkins wins second consecutive Coastal 200
Hopkins overcomes early trouble and dominates the second half of the race.
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PublishedMay 6, 2024
Auto racing: Oxford Plains Speedway adds race with $40k purse that could attract NASCAR drivers
The 300-lap Celebration of America race in July has chance to overshadow prestigious Oxford 250.
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
Auto racing notebook: Beech Ridge Motor Speedway set to open for an event this summer
The Maine Vintage Race Car Association plans to host a show in July, the first at the track since it closed in 2021.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2024
A North girls basketball: Cony stuns defending state champ Lawrence
No. 3 Rams pull away late to reach first state final since 2012.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
D South boys basketball: Valley rolls past Wiscasset and into regional final
Sophomore guard Harry Louis leads Cavaliers to 3rd straight regional title game.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2023
Boys soccer: Monmouth blanks Richmond for D South crown
Mustangs earn first berth in state final since 2016 Class C championship game.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Auto racing: Max Cookson wins Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway
Cookson, a 20-year-old from Palmyra, leads the final 66 laps and earns $10,000.
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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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