In the fall of 1960, Walt Gorneau was the captain of the Hallowell High School football team. For the first 18 years of his life, tackling a ball carrier, hitting a pitch or shooting a basketball played a pivotal role in his life. Gorneau was a natural three-sport athlete and he co-captained the Hallowell baseball and basketball teams as a senior. 

But the one sport he didn’t play or coach will honor him in December with induction to the Maine State Soccer Hall of Fame. Gorneau is one of 11 who will become…

The Boothbay Region High School cross country boys and girls teams will advance to the state championships this year. Both teams qualified at the Southern Maine Class C regional championships Oct. 25 in Cumberland.  

The state championship meet is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1 at Cony High School, with start times for BRHS at 1:40 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. 

Wiscasset Creative Alliance is inviting residents from across the region to join in a night of hockey and hometown pride during Wiscasset Wormfest Night with the Maine Mariners on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.

The Rotary Club of Damariscotta-Newcastle held its annual Karl’s Kids barbeque, cornhole, and dance event in Nobleboro Oct. 18, and it was a huge success. Karl’s Kids supports kids and teens in Lincoln County in financial need who want to participate in sports or enjoy outdoor activities. The organization helps with equipment and many other ways that provide access to physical activities. 

Following the completion of the 2025 points season, Wiscasset Speedway returned to action on Saturday afternoon, hosting their season-ending Fall Fury event.

Wiscasset Speedway closed out their 2025 points season on Saturday by hosting their Group 2 season finale, which featured the Dale’s Cash Fuel Roadrunners, Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models, the weekly T&L Automotive Modifieds, visiting New England Pro 4 Modifieds and the biggest Strictly Street race of the season: the 13th Annual Strictly Shootout, presented by Thayer’s Automotive.

Senior Scramble results on Monday, Sept. 29.

 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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…

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.  

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.

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. 

Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and inland waterfront erosion raises concerns alongside increased storms, flooding, and rising sea levels. Join Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) John Maclaine Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at Bigelow Laboratory (60 Bigelow Dr, East Boothbay) for a free talk about protecting these critical landscapes with the OUR SHORE program.

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."  

Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show, earning one of two coveted “Plein Air: Maine Observed Awards.”