Local tracks on the rebound as racers, fans flock to speed.
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.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notes: Mike Hodgkins makes impressive comeback at Wiscasset Speedway
Sanborn takes point lead at Beech Ridge; Lanpher wins Pro Stock Nationals.
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Posted inSports
Austin Theriault open to next step in career
Fort Kent native moves into new role while still pursuing driving opportunities.
Posted inSoftball, Varsity Maine
Morning Sentinel Softball Coach of the Year: Chris LeBlanc, Madison
Bulldogs’ win in state final was 100th victory of coach’s career.
Posted inSoftball, Varsity Maine
Morning Sentinel Softball Player of the Year: Ashley Alward, Skowhegan
Senior finds the next gear to cap incredible career for Indians.
Posted inSports
Tracy Gordon wins PASS Open 100 at Oxford Plains Speedway
Former track champion earns guaranteed Oxford 250 starting spot.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Nick Hinkley wins Pro Stock 50 at Wiscasset Speedway
Point leader gets early lead and holds on for U.S. Nationals qualifying spot.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Central Maine Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year: Alden Balboni, Messalonskee
Senior’s all-around game and physical presence made Eagles go.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notes: Reid Lanpher not chasing titles in 2018
Theriault to return to Aroostook County; Benjamin in contention for another PASS championship.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notes: Dave Farrington picks right up where he left off at Wiscasset Speedway
Wyatt Alexander a finalist in national contest.