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.

Charles “Chuck” Begley (posthumous) - Chuck was a longtime teacher and coach of basketball and cross country at Waldoboro and Medomak Valley High Schools. He was also a participant in adult sports teams in the area as a basketball center and slick fielding first baseman. Chuck was noted for his calm demeanor and lasting influence on his players. His philosophy of being a good person, take pride in being in good shape, be aggressive, take the event seriously, value your teammates and keep your emotions under control were things that later became so valued by the student/athletes that he worked with. Chuck challenged each athlete to be their best, to accept responsibility, be humble when things go right and mature when things don’t go as well. Chuck was also a very dedicated English teacher and served the Waldoboro area as a several term Legislature.

Tim Flanagan (Posthumous) Tim Flanagan grew up in Rockland as a member of the large Flanagan family of nine. After graduation from Gorham State Teachers College (now USM) Tim embarked on a lifelong career of teaching and coaching. Serving for 40 years at Wiscasset High School, Tim taught math and coached a variety of teams, including, basketball, cross country, golf, track, baseball, tennis and the math team. He was fondly known as Coach Flanagan. Tim was best known for leading the Wiscasset boys basketball team to their first State Championship in 1991. He also led the Math Team to multiple State Championships. Tim had a passion for golf, as instilled by his father, who was the Golf Pro at Megunticook Golf Club. Tim won several golf championships at Rockland Golf Club, Wawenock GC and Sheepscot Links Golf Club, but more important, he saw golf as a way to teach the youth he worked with the values of honesty, integrity, character and sportsmanship. Tim was known for always providing snacks and drinks for his students, which he continued to do as a valuable member of the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors. Tim’s legacy of compassion, generosity and selflessness inspired so many that knew him.

Fritz & Naomi Miller- The Miller’s have been the driving force in developing a football program for Medomak Valley Schools. In 2011 they worked diligently to establish the Medomak Youth Football program, expanding to the high school level in 2013. Through personal financing, fund raising, business advertising, providing equipment, volunteer coaches , transportation and a snack shack for games they finally achieved School Board approval for a three year trial of a varsity program. The Miller’s made this a family affair, with two sons that played football and helped with many of the event arrangements. Wins in the early years were minimal but pride was taken in receiving the MPA Sportsmanship Award several times. In recent years the team has advanced to the Class C North Championship game. All this would not have been possible without the dedicated commitment that the Miller’s have given to the football program for Medomak Valley area youth.

Robert “Bobby” Watts (posthumous) - Bobby was born and grew up in Thomaston, Maine. He played basketball and baseball in high school and continued to play in adult leagues after serving in the US Navy. He is most noted though for his dedicated service as a bus driver for nearly 50 years for local school departments and especially for his service as a bus driver for athletic teams. He drove the soccer, field hockey, basketball, baseball and tennis teams, with his favorite probably being the softball teams. Bobby has received many accolades for his driving duties from school administrators, coaches, parents and as the runner-up for the State Bus Driver of the Year for his heroics when the bus loss power and he maneuvered it to safety.

He thoroughly enjoyed driving the Rockland State Championship softball team for a victory lap around the rotary circle in his last year driving. He was always invited to a teams end of the year banquet, being recognized for his dedicated and committed service and support. Bobby was a true fan of all the teams he transported, having a welcoming and smiling face when the athletes returned to the bus for the trip back home, whether they won of lost. Bobby was noted for his unwavering support of all the teams, his smile and hugs, his honesty and true caring for the student/athletes. As said by a former player and coach, ‘he was family to all of us, and his legacy of love, laughter and loyalty will live on in our hearts forever,’

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Student/Athlete of the Year candidates were also selected by the Board of Directors from the names sent in by Athletic Administrators of the represented schools. Those females to be invited to the Induction banquet are: Mariam DeLisle (Lincoln Academy), Brianna Denny (Camden Hills), Karen Higgins (Boothbay), Aubrianna Hoose ( Oceanside), Katana Williamson (Medomak). Males to be invited are Nolan Ames ( Camden Hills), Gabe Lash (Medomak) Web Foster (Oceanside), Grady Pease (Medomak), Adam St Cyr (Lincoln Academy). From these 10 student/athletes, a Female & Male Athlete of the Year will be announced at the induction banquet.

The Induction Banquet will be held on Saturday October 18, 2025 at the Rockland Elks Club. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased from any MSHF Director or by contacting Dave Ames, Secretary/Treasurer, at damesref@tidewater.net, or calling at (207)745-5880.