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Over 2,000 fans packed the Wiscasset Speedway grounds on Saturday evening, July 26 for one of the biggest races of the summer:…

BLACK WATCH captain and crew receiving the Shipyard Cup and Classics Challenge 1st Overall trophy during the award ceremony. Don Snyder photo

It was a spectacular summer weekend for ocean racing at the 51st

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…

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.

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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.…

Saltwater Artists Gallery
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Saltwater Artists Gallery, a collective of more than 25 juried artists, is hosting its third annual plein air event- “Paint the Point” this coming Saturday, July 19 beginning at 10 a.m. Rain…

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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…

Keith Russell and team join together in Victory Lane following the 100-lap Enduro. Jasen Dickey Photography

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,…

A scene from a past regatta. Courtesy of BHYC

An activity for both land and boat…

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,…

Joe Harriman and family gather in Victory Lane following his first career win at Wiscasset Speedway.  Jasen Dickey photo

After another unfortunate rainout last weekend, Wiscasset Speedway was able to get the ball rolling again on Saturday, July 5…

Boothbay Legion

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…

Open house July 4, 2-6 p.m., at Carousel Marina
The Harvey Gamage under sail during Windjammer Days. File photo

The schooner, Harvey Gamage, will be docked at Carousel Marina, Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 4 for an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. to…

Merpaddlers

It’s not often that one can look out on the Damariscotta River and see a glittering mermaid, a triton-wielding merman taming an inflatable orca, a human-sized lobster…

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;…

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Boat America

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

Maine now…

Healthy Kids
2024 Starting Line of Healthy Kids’ Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5k. Courtesy photo

Healthy Kids’ 20th annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5k/Walk will run again this year! The event will be held July 5 at the Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. An out and back course is well…

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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…

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The Climate Action Committee (CAC) of the Town of Alna announced the addition of a Solar House Tour to compliment the Alna Community Solar Day event…

Rafting together to relax on Muscongus Bay. Courtesy of Hearty Roots

Summer in Maine has so much to offer, especially as a camper on one of Hearty Roots’ Coastal Expeditions. These five-day island-based trips invite teens to chill,…

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June 16 Senior Scramble results:…

Nick Hinkley collects his $3,000 race winnings in Victory Lane after winning the BIW Shipbuilders 100. Jasen Dickey Photography

After another unfortunate rainout last week, Wiscasset Speedway finally saw some clear skies on Saturday, allowing them to host a full Group 1 racing program. Featured…

Ross Gaffney

The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track & field team finished 24th June 10 in the state Class C championship meet in Oakland. Boothbay/Wiscasset scored 10 points. Orono won the state team…

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One Boothbay/Wiscasset boy and girl were named as Mountain Valley Conference first-team track all-stars following the June 10 Class C State Championship meet. Ross Gaffney finished third in the…

5th in championships

The Boothbay/Wiscasset girls track and field team scored 49.24 points in capturing sixth place June 10 at the state Class C Championship meet in Oakland. Bucksport claimed the team championship…

Boothbay Harbor Country Club

Golf Digest has named Boothbay Harbor Country Club the best golf course in Maine, a prestigious honor recognizing the club’s exceptional course design, pristine conditions, and luxury experience.…

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Senior Scramble results on June 9: 1st place (61) Munro Dodge, Phil Dalhgren, Dave Davis and Kathy Sproul; 2nd place (64 ,by match of cards 3 teams) Ed Varney, Ethan Chum,…

Maine Lobster Boat Racing Season
Mike Leonard photo 2024

Lobster boat captains up and down the coast and right here in Boothbay Harbor are revving up for the 2025 racing season. The races begin with the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races Saturday…

Cardy McFly

For most, baseball is played during childhood, and ends shortly after high school graduation. But for others, the game is extended into their adulthood. For 100 years, the Maine Pine Tree Senior…

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Sixteen schools participated June 3 in the Central Maine Freshmen League Championship in Bath which saw the Boothbay/Wiscasset girls team finish ninth. The team scored 30…

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Sixteen schools participated June 3 in the Central Maine Freshmen League Championship in Bath which saw the Boothbay/Wiscasset boys team finish third. Boothbay/Wiscasset scored 53 points. Winner…

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Ahoy, movie lovers! 

Swashbuckling adventure is coming to the big screen at the Harbor Theater on Saturday, June 14th, when the beloved 1985 classic “The Goonies” sets sail in a…

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Special Olympics Maine is proud to announce that the 2025 State Summer Games will take place this weekend, June 6–8, at the University of Maine in Orono. More than 2,100 athletes and…

3x champion

The Boothbay/Wiscasset Girls' Track & Field team finished second in the Mountain Valley Conference Championship meet May 29 at Maranacook Community High School in Readfield. Boothbay/Wiscasset…

Wiscasset Speedway: Chasing the Checkered
4 Cylinder Pro Race #1 Victory Lane, from left: Emmett Walker, Adam Taylor and Jay Plummer. Photo: Jasen Dickey

While most race tracks in the Northeast cancelled their Saturday racing events due to unfavorable weather, Wiscasset Speedway rolled the dice and won, hosting an action…

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The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track and field team scored 35 points and finished in sixth place in the Mountain Valley Conference championship meet at Maranacook Community School in Readfield May 29…

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The Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field team said "good-bye" to four seniors May 20 during the final home Mountain Valley Conference track meet this season.

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Ross Gaffey and Jackson Zehm

Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field teams are headed to the Mountain Valley Conference Championship meet on Thursday, May 29 at Maranacook Community High School in Readfield.

During the MVC…

We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting end-of-year celebration “Cheers to the Year” hosted by the WMHS Boosters! This event is a great opportunity to honor our talented athletes, celebrate…

BROADJUMP

The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track & field team finished third May 20 in a six-team Mountain Valley Conference mee in Wiscasset. The SeaWolves scored 70 points. Winthrop won with 137 and second…

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Rose Campbell and Karen Higgins set new Boothbay Region High School track records May 20. Campbell broke the 100M dash record with a time of 13.00 seconds. It was previously held by Betsy…

Past male winner Sean Reith. Courtesy photo

The 20th Annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race will take place this year on Sunday, Aug. 17 on 

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The Boothbay/Wiscasset girls track team finished second May 15 in an eight-team Mountain Valley Conference meet held at Maranacook Community High School in Readfield. Boothbay/Wiscasset scored 127…

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The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track team placed third May 15 in an eight-team event at Maranacook Community High School in Readfield. Boothbay/Wiscasset scored 79 points. Winthrop won with 212.5 and…

Dan McKeage Jr. and Junior Official Dakota Glidden Jr. Jasen Dickey Photography

Wet weather has been a factor all season long at both Wiscasset Speedway and local race tracks across New England. Leading into this past weekend, Mother Nature’s misfortune had already resulted…

A Knickerbocker Group team on the Damariscotta River during a recent Paddle for a Purpose. Courtesy of Hearty Roots

River rats, unite! Outdoor enthusiasts, assemble! Anyone who believes in the power of nature to change lives, prepare to make a…

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The U.S. Coast Guard said it plans to discontinue 350