Many people find they are less likely to get as much exercise during the long, cold winter in Midcoast Maine.
As a way to encourage people to be active and perhaps discover some new places…
Sports
Where It’s At
Remember the scene in “The Wizard of Oz” when the Cowardly Lion, awakened by falling snow in a poppy field, says, “Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?” Well, it’s January – in Maine – and we’…
Midcoast Conservancy’s annual Youth XC-Ski Clinic for kids ages 5-12 for six weeks, from Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, 9:30-11 a.m. at Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson. The clinic is the…
The Maine Association of Sea Kayak Guides and Instructors (MASKGI) has been working with the Boothbay Region YMCA to provide a chance for anyone who wishes to work on their…
On Thursday, Jan. 12 from 3 to 4 p.m., Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host a family program about shelter building and skills for staying warm in cold weather at Coastal Rivers Salt Bay…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 7.
This is the second of Coastal Rivers…
The Maine’s First Ship vessel, the Virginia, sailed from Bath to Wiscasset Monday, arriving at the town dock in early afternoon, participants said.
Selectmen on Sept. 6 agreed to…
106.9 FRANK FM, WBQX based in Rockland will broadcast local high school basketball for a 13th straight year beginning Friday, Dec. 9 when the defending state champion Oceanside girls travel to…
On Thursday, Dec. 15 from 3 to 4 p.m., Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hosting a family program all about fire building and campfire safety at Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm.
Naturalist…
The Wiscasset Middle High School winter sports teams will begin competition this week. Attached are the schedules for the high school boys and girls basketball and swim teams.
Winter is coming! In order to help get kids and families outside having fun in the snow, Midcoast Conservancy is providing affordable cross country ski equipment to local kids ages kindergarten…
Boothbay Register graphic designer and photographer Steve Edwards shot these gorgeous photos during Gardens Aglow press night at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. After two years as a driving event…
Getting out for a little exercise can be a gratifying way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday, especially when it benefits a good cause. The fifth annual Foodbank Farm 5K at Coastal Rivers…
The Mountain Valley Conference coaches have voted and the following local high school students were named 2022 fall sports all stars.
Field hockey
Sydney Blake was named a second…
The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys cross country team finished fourth in the Class C State meet on Saturday, Oct. 29 held in Cumberland.
The top five teams were George Stevens (61 points),…
Boothbay/Wiscasset cross country
The Boothbay/Wiscasset Seawolves boys cross-country team took second at the Southern Regional Class C meet in Cumberland on Saturday, Oct. 22 and will compete in the State meet on Saturday, Oct.…
A fundraising effort is underway to buy a soccer scoreboard for Wiscasset Middle High School, replacing one bought in the early 1990s that Athletic Director Cameron Bishop said no longer works.…
Hearty Roots
Hearty Roots is busy getting “kids off the grid and into their hearts.” Won’t you join us? This fall, Hearty Roots will resume its Outing Club for young adventurers. Each week, Outing Club…
Cross country
Boothbay and Wiscasset “Seawolves” cross country teams dominated at the Mountain Valley Conference Class C championship Oct. 15. The girls team took the championship for the second time in…
The migratory eastern monarch butterflies are en route to Mexico this time of year, but there aren’t as many making the journey to their winter home and mating place. According to World Wildlife…
The scarecrows returned to the lawn of Wiscasset’s municipal building Saturday at the annual Scarecrowfest, co-sponsored this year by Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce and the Parks and…
The weather was crisp and clear Saturday morning when people began gathering on the lawn of Wiscasset’s municipal building to build their scarecrows for the kickoff of this year’s Scarecrowfest.…
Wiscasset selectmen
When Wiscasset Speedway needs someone taken to a hospital, that can tie up a Wiscasset ambulance about four hours and cost the town $800 for any mutual aid, Emergency Medical Services Director…
Saturday’s schedule at Wiscasset Speedway was jam-packed with exciting racing action as the track hosted their 2022 Group #2 season finale and the tenth annual Amsoil Dominator Strictly…
Cross country
The Boothbay Region and Wiscasset high schools’ “Seawolves” cross country athletes posted big personal records Oct. 1 at the annual Festival of Champions (FOC) in Belfast. The boys team, short two…
Don't miss this weekend at Boothbay Railway Village! Over 50 amazing vendors featuring art, handmades and vintage! Plus all of the newest fall inventory at…
The world famous Kendal Mountain Festival Tour is coming to American cinemas for the first time in its 42-year history and will be screening at Damariscotta’s…
It may be hard to believe but the 2022 race season is already coming to a close at Wiscasset Speedway. The Group #1 divisions kicked off this season’s sendoff as they crowned their…
Garden Club of Wiscasset
The Garden Club of Wiscasset will hold its next program at 1 p.m. Oct. 6 in Fellowship Hall of First Congregational Church, 28 High St., Wiscasset. A brief…
It was a picture perfect warm and sunny day in early September when the 100-year-old schooner Ladona was rafted to the schooner …
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to have Morganne Price and Anna Blank join the staff this month. Both bring a wealth of experience, talent and passion to the organization.
Morganne Price…
Cross Country
The Boothbay Harbor Seahawks and Wiscasset Wolverines combined cross country teams rocked their home competition Sept. 16. The “Seawolves” bested guest teams from Dirigo, Richmond, Hall-Dale and…
Though the 2022 Windjammer Days were over months ago, expect one final blast of wind in your sails come early next month. Spanish Tall Ship Nao Trinidad will port in Boothbay Harbor…
Wiscasset Speedway
The closing weeks of every race season can be intense for many drivers due to tight…
The term “Turkey Shoot” might conjure up visions of hunters roaming the woods hunting for these wily birds. Then you see a sign promoting a Turkey Shoot being held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p…
Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta has won the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) of New England's 2022 National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Chapter of the Year award.
“Our…
The Boothbay Region High School Class C championship football teams of 2001 and 2002 will be inducted into the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual banquet on Saturday, Oct. 8…
Midcoast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but within the beauty are hazards that can quickly ruin your…
Wiscasset Speedway took the turn towards the home stretch of the 2022 season Saturday evening, Sept. 10 with Group 1 in action along with the second appearance of the season for the G.O.…
The railings at Head Tide Dam had broken cables again and selectmen Sept. 7 made a move they expect will serve for years, if more incidents occur. The board decided to tap the dam site’s…
Captain Robert Fifield docked his Wasabi at Carousel Marina at 10:45 p.m. Sept 8 with his behemoth 725-pound tuna catch. It was the last tuna entered into the 2022 Boothbay Harbor Tuna…
The Boothbay Region and Wiscasset high schools’ cross country team had its debut race in Brunswick Sept. 2. The girls and boys teams were shorthanded, but Coach Nick Scott described the meet as a…
Wiscasset Municipal Airport
Pilot and Assistant Airport Manager Eugene Fairfield was visiting with…
After a four-decade hiatus, the Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge returns next month with a big, big cash prize. On Sept. 3, up to 60 contestants paying a $750 entry fee will convene at Carousel…
After seven years and several million dollars of work at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, the Ernestina-Morrissey dipped its keel into Harbor waters Aug. 29. The historic ship, set to launch in…
Fun, interactive, energizing, lovely – those were some of the terms used to describe the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Aug. 25. “We enjoyed bringing smiles to the faces of each passerby and…
The final weekend in August is widely known as the biggest racing weekend of the year in Maine. At Wiscasset Speedway, this weekend serves as…
Boothbay Region High School Seahawks and Wiscasset Middle High School Wolverines have joined forces once again for the Boothcasset cross country team. With the season beginning officially Sept. 2…
Wiscasset School Department
Short turnout has led to changes in the high school fall soccer season for Wiscasset: Varsity is out. Athletic Director Cameron Bishop said Aug. 24, “So right now the girls are going to play JV…
