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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s school-based health centers (SBHCs) are offering fall sports clearance physicals for local students beginning August 12. Clinics will be held on the following dates: 

While heavy fog rolled into coastal Maine on Saturday afternoon, Wiscasset Speedway was able to keep the action rolling along and successfully beat Mother Nature’s time clock, hosting a full Group 1 racing program.

This coming weekend Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 see 20 games and competitions. Daily entry fee just $5. Concessions will be available. $10 lobster rolls! 

Competitions: Skills, three-point shoot out, tournament championship, Player of the Game awards.

Venues: Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) - 236 Townsend Ave./Route 27, Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) - 238 Townsend Ave./Route 27, Boothbay Harbor (behind the BRHS).

Lobster Jam schedule

After another unfortunate rainout last weekend, Wiscasset Speedway was able to get the ball rolling again on Saturday, July 5 with an action-packed group 2 program featuring the T&L Automotive Modifieds, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, Dale’s Cash Fuel Roadrunners and the visiting Wicked Good Vintage Racers.

The Kennebec Sturgeons scored seven runs in the first inning July 2, en route to their 8-3 Senior American Legion victory over Boothbay. 36er starting pitcher Liam Jacobs walked four, allowed one hit, a double by Kyle Palleschi, and errors led to six runs (one earned) before recording an out. Finn Harkins pitched seven innings in relief. He allowed two unearned runs on five hits and struck out six and walked none. 

Sunday, July 6 is the 32nd Annual Sheepscot River Race. Start time is 10 a.m. for this six-mile canoe and kayak race from Newcastle at the Route One Rest Area Bridge, to the Wiscasset waterfront; one of the most scenic Maine paddling race courses, with four miles of moving water meandering through beautiful protected marshes and riverbanks.

Boat America

Learn boating skills from experienced boaters who patrol Midcoast coastal waters from Small Point to Port Clyde.

Maine now requires persons born on after Jan. 1, 1999 in order to operate a boat over 25 hp on inland and coastal waters to have taken the course Boat America, pass an exam, have the state’s Boat America card, and be registered in Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife database. Completing this course satisfies the requirements.

Senior Scramble results June 23

The 2025 Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field season came to a close June 17 as team awards were presented at Boothbay Region High School. The most valuable athletes were Ben Gapski and Rose Campbell.

Most improved were Ross Gaffney and Olivia Rittall. Coaches' awards went to Logan Bourne and Maddie Orchard. Hammer awards went to AJ Crocker and Karen Higgins, who missed the ceremony due to competing in the national championships held in Oregon. 

June 16 Senior Scramble results: 1st place (58) Munro Dodge, Kim Pinkham, Dave Davis and Bill Babb; 2nd place (59) Ed Cousins, Karl Siegfried, Judy Siegfried and Phil Dahlgren; 3rd place (60) Terry Washburn, Heidi Washburn, Jim Stevens and Jeff Yeaton.