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Runners at the start of the Foodbank Farm 5K in 2024. Courtesy Cally Green
Thanksgiving 5K trail run and 1-mile walk/fun run to benefit Twin Villages Foodbank Farm
Walt Gorneau
Walt Gorneau of Wiscasset to enter Maine Soccer Hall of Fame

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Wiscasset Middle High School high school basketball schedule

Naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a guided hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta on Nov. 17. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers
Coastal Rivers offers guided hike at Salt Bay Farm
Molly Thibault
A windfall of new staff members for Hearty Roots

Outdoors

Midcoast Conservancy outdoor gear sale and youth ski lease in Jefferson
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Fall comes to Woolwich
Teens to Trails announces new executive director
2025 Maine Book Festival Aug. 23
Our Shore: Planning for coastal and inland resilience
Local artist Nora West wins plein air honor
Save a Stray 5K & Walk to benefit animal shelter
Artists' plein air paint out July 19
Paddle for a Purpose makes a splash
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  • Hook, Line, and Seekers
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Sheepscot Links results
Golf

Senior Scramble results on Monday, Sept. 29.

Group 1 champions crowned at Wiscasset Speedway 
Nick Hinkley and family celebrate his 2025 Pro Stock championship. Jasen Dickey photo

 Unfortunately, summer has flown by in the blink of an eye and we are nearing the conclusion of the 2025 race season at Wiscasset Speedway.

Zack Emerson claims third career Strictly Street championship at Wiscasset Speedway
Zack Emerson stops on the front stretch after scoring the Strictly Street victory and 2025 division championship. Jasen Dickey photo

Senior scramble at Sheepscot Links
Golf

The results of the Sept. 8 Senior Scramble at Sheepscot Links: 1st place (60) Ron Mansir, Keith Sproul, Kathy Sproul and Rick Real; 2nd place (62) Munro Dodge, Kim Pinkham, Carl Merrill and Dave Davis; 3rd Place (63, by match of cards) Terry Washburn, Heidi Washburn, Terry McCabe and Bill Babb.

Closest to the pins, #2 Phil Dahlgren 4'1"; #8 Anton Lawrence 4'8";

Long drives, Men Terry Washburn Women Carry Over.

Logan Melcher Wins 2025 Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway
Logan Melcher and team join together in Victory Lane following his Boss Hogg 150 victory. Jasen Dickey photo

Wiscasset Speedway opened up their gates on Saturday, Aug. 30 for one of their biggest race events of the year: the doubleheader Boss Hogg 150 weekend.

Saturday’s program began before any cars hit the track as Team Wiscasset hosted their annual “Racin’ Cancer” walk/bike, benefiting the Dean Snell Cancer Foundation. Dozens of people participated, fundraising for the local organization that helps Maine cancer patients in need.

Nick Hinkley wins 40-lap precursor to Boss Hogg 150
Nick Hinkley and family join together in Victory Lane following his win in the Pro Stocks. Jasen Dickey photo

With big race events happening this past weekend across the state, Wiscasset Speedway was still able to draw in a large crowd of both fans and drivers on Saturday, Aug. 23 for another action-packed Group 1 race program. 

Racin’ Cancer Walk at Speedway Aug. 30
Last year’s Racin’ Cancer Walk. Jasen Dickey photo

Wiscasset Speedway will once again be the home for the Racin’ Cancer Walk supporting the Dean Snell Cancer Foundation.  The walk is just one of many fundraising efforts at the track for cancer patients of the New England Cancer Specialists of Topsham receiving money through the foundation. This amazing foundation helps the patients with the day to day financial burdens of living with cancer.

Maine Cornhole Classic returns Sept. 6 at the Railway Village
Cornhole classic

Get ready to toss some bags for a cause! The Maine Cornhole Classic (formerly known as the Boothbay Cornhole Classic) is back for its 5th year on Saturday, Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Railway Village in Boothbay. This charity tournament, run professionally by Real Wicked Events, promises a full day of friendly competition, live entertainment, and community spirit, all while raising funds for the Augusta Food Bank and Special Olympics Maine Unified Champion Clubs. 

The Maine Cornhole…

20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race: Great all around
Runners after the race. Courtesy photo

The weather was beautiful for the 20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race that took place on Sunday, Aug. 17 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine.  

Daniel Harding wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway
Late Model 75 top 3, from left: Chris Burgess, Daniel Harding and Jon Emerson. Jasen Dickey Photography

Wiscasset Speedway hosted their first Fan Appreciation Night of the 2025 season on Saturday, Aug. 16, featuring a Group 2 driver meet and greet and kids bike races on the front stretch prior to the start of the racing action.

Bobby Timmons returns to victory lane at Wiscasset Speedway
Jasen Dickey Photography

Wiscasset Speedway opened up their action-packed weekend on Saturday, Aug. 9 with a loaded eight-race schedule that included all weekly Group 1 divisions in addition to the visiting Senior Tour Auto Racers and the lightning-fast 350SMAC Tour. 

Westport Shore Island Run this Sunday!
2024's First Place dog in the Westport Island Shore Run. Courtesy of Rob Whitney

The weather is looking great for the 20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race taking place this year on Sunday, Aug. 17 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine. The forecast is for clear skies and temperature in the high 60's - perfect running weather for "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race!"

We had a great turnout for the run in 2024 with over 50 runners and more than 10 participants in the "fun walk."  

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame
Legends and student/athletes

The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame is proud to release the names of the individuals that will be recognized as Legends at this years Induction Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 18. Legends are individuals over 40 years old, have made lifelong contributions to youth through sports in their communities in the Midcoast area - need not have been born or attended school in the Midcoast area - and have demonstrated exemplary character and behavior.

Sheepscot Links results
Golf ball

Senior Scramble results, Aug. 4

1st place (58): Kim Pinkham, Ray St Pierre, Bruce Rafnel; 2nd place (61, by match of cards): Dan Pomerleau, Ken Creamer, Kathy Sproul, Keith Sproul; 3rd place (61): Mark Hallowell, Judy Seigfried, Carl Siegfried, Deb Myers. Closet to the pins, #2 Lynn Pierce 19' 10"; #8 Carl Siegfried 4' 10". Long drives: men, Terry Washburn; women, Deb Myers

August celebrations at Boothbay Railway Village Museum
Children's Day 2024 Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME. Boothbay Register

The month of August is jam packed with summertime fun for all ages at the Boothbay Railway Village!

The very popular Children's Day returns this Sunday, Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with steam and barrel train rides, waterslides, a scavenger hunt, transportation dig, games and activities for all ages - get a temporary tattoo. Meet Willow the owl at the Pollination Station  Festivities are included with museum admission and members are free.  Lunch options will be available for…

Wiscasset Speedway
Matt O’Brien scores first feature win of 35-year racing career
 NEMA Midget Top 3, from left: Mike Horn, Alexa Lee, Matt O'Brien and Avery Stoehr. Jasen Dickey Photography

Wiscasset Speedway returned to action on Saturday night with an action-packed Group 2 program that included the lightning-fast NEMA Midgets and NEMA Lites.

Nick Morton scores biggest career win at Wiscasset Speedway
Jasen Dickey Photography

Over 2,000 fans packed the Wiscasset Speedway grounds on Saturday evening, July 26 for one of the biggest races of the summer: the $1,500-to-win Ward and Sons Builders Super Street 100.

53rd annual North Nobleboro Day

Come to North Nobleboro on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy great food, a silent auction and live entertainment.

Feast on North Nobleboro's famous chicken barbecue, fresh corn on the cob, hot dogs and french fries; ice cream, homemade pies, pastries, and fudge.

The craft booth and trash and treasures will open at 9 a.m.  Live music by Debbie Myers and Redneck Rodeo 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and No Spring Chickens from 1 to 4 p.m.

Brett Osmond and Will Collins rule Late Model doubleheader at Wiscasset Speedway
From left, Daniel Harding, Brett Osmond, Ashton Burgess and Atreyu Simmons.  Jasen Dickey Photography

With sunny skies overhead, a light coastal breeze and temperatures in the mid-70s, it was an absolutely beautiful day for some racing on Saturday.

2025 Midcoast Sport Hall of Fame inductees named
Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame logo

The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame announces their Induction Class for 2025. Eight individuals will be honored at the 18th annual Induction Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Rockland Elks Lodge. Those being inducted this year are; Donald Brewer, Rachel Cool, Tom Fifield (posthumous), Frank McGrady, Dean Shea (posthumous), Katie Sibley, William Tompkins and Dana Verrill.

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