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…
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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…

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:…

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

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 6th annual Maine Book Festival (formerly the Maine Authors Book Festival) will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main St., Thomaston. The…

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…

Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and inland waterfront erosion raises concerns alongside increased storms, flooding, and rising sea…

During week 8 at Boothbay Sea and Science Center, students explored a variety of fisheries practices that ranged from recreational to large scale commercial companies.…

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,…

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

Senior Scramble results, Aug. 4
1st place (58): Kim Pinkham, Ray St Pierre, Bruce Rafnel; 2nd place (61, by match of cards…

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…

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.
The…

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

It was a spectacular summer weekend for ocean racing at the 51st annual Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta & Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge, July 19-20…
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…

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

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, a collective of more than 25 juried artists, is hosting its third annual plein air event- “Paint the Point” this coming Saturday, July 19…

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

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,…
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,…

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

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…

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;…

Boat America
Learn boating skills from experienced boaters who patrol Midcoast coastal waters from Small Point to Port Clyde.
Maine now…

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…

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…
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…

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,…

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…
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…
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…
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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…
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…
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…