Benson, Richardson excited for first-time opportunity.
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.
Cony and Gardiner hockey teams welcome new head coaches
Former assistants Johnson and Wing guide Rams, Tigers on first day of winter practices.
Colby College hockey falters against Williams
Ephs rally from deficit as Mules remain winless on young season.
Colby hockey falls to Middlebury in season opener
Mules stumble out of the gates on home ice.
Colby College hockey team ready to begin defense of league title
Mules open season with NESCAC games against Middlebury and Williams at Alfond Rink.
Andrew Tucci back between pipes for Colby College hockey team
After being supplanted as a sophomore, Toronto native eager to retake No. 1 role.
Nokomis stops Hermon for Class C North football championship
Warriors earn program’s 1st regional title behind lucky No. 13.
Pete Silva to be inducted in New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Waterville native made impact in NASCAR at regional level in southeastern United States.
Messalonskee cheerleader an inspiration to others
Kaitlyn Berthiaume, 18, of Oakland, was the school’s only member of the cheer team this fall.
Black Bears reflect during a week off of hockey
UMaine’s coach and players were not happy with the effort in last Saturday’s 1-0 home loss to UMass-Lowell.