Sports Warming up winter with classes and hockey Seahawks keep pace at 2 weekend meets Gapski gets 2 wins for Seahawks Boothbay couple heading to Winter Olympics as volunteers Golfweek names Boothbay Harbor Country Club among the Top 100 Resort Courses in the U.S. Outdoors Guided hike at Pemaquid Pond Preserve with Coastal Rivers Alna looks at how to save beavers and money Winter fun at Hearty Roots Pop-up Camps Rolling into first place: The Greenleaf Inn Thanksgiving 5K trail run and 1-mile walk/fun run to benefit Twin Villages Foodbank Farm Coastal Rivers offers guided hike at Salt Bay Farm A windfall of new staff members for Hearty Roots Midcoast Conservancy outdoor gear sale and youth ski lease in Jefferson Hearty Roots offers mini retreat Fall comes to Woolwich On the Water Hook, Line, and Seekers Spectacular weekend: 2025 Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge A sailing event you cannot miss! More Sports >> Wiscasset girls lose close one, boys win in hoops action at Richmond At Richmond Dec. 4, the Wiscasset Middle High School high school girls lost 32-30 and the Wolverine boys won, 58-28. Julian King had 16 points. High school swim team schedule This is a combined team of Boothbay Region High School, Wiscasset Middle High School and Lincoln Academy. Home meets are held at the Wiscasset Community Center. Friday, Dec. 19: At Ellsworth YMCA with Cony, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2: Home vs. Morse, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9: Home vs. Edward Little, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16: At Waterville (Alfond Center) with Winslow, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23: At Waterville (Alfond Center) vs. Messalonskee, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30: Home (Senior Meet) vs. Brunswick, 6 p… Wiscasset Middle High School high school basketball schedule Saturday, Nov. 22: Turkey Tip off Tourney Tuesday, Dec. 2: Away @ Boothbay (Pre-season) 4/5:30/ 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4: Away @ Richmond 5:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Away @ North Haven (Girls Only) 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9: Home vs. Vinalhaven 11 a.m. and 12 :30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13: Augusta Civic Center (home game) vs. Carrabec (Civic Center) 8:30/10 a.m. … Walt Gorneau of Wiscasset to enter Maine Soccer Hall of Fame 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… Boothbay qualifies for state XC championships 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 Wormfest Night with Maine Mariners Nov. 7 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. Karl’s Kids community day a huge success helping kids and teens 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. Wiscasset Speedway closes out 2025 season with annual Fall Fury Following the completion of the 2025 points season, Wiscasset Speedway returned to action on Saturday afternoon, hosting their season-ending Fall Fury event. Wiscasset SpeedwayLandon Tapley wins 13th annual Strictly Shootout 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. Sheepscot Links results Senior Scramble results on Monday, Sept. 29. Group 1 champions crowned at Wiscasset Speedway 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. Zack Emerson claims third career Strictly Street championship at Wiscasset Speedway Senior scramble at Sheepscot Links 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. Logan Melcher Wins 2025 Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway 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. Nick Hinkley wins 40-lap precursor to Boss Hogg 150 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. Racin’ Cancer Walk at Speedway Aug. 30 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. Teens to Trails announces new executive director Teens to Trails is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Snow as its new executive director. Snow brings three decades of experience in youth development and outdoor education to the organization dedicated to connecting Maine students with transformative outdoor experiences. Maine Cornhole Classic returns Sept. 6 at the Railway Village 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… 20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race: Great all around 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. Daniel Harding wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway 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. Support the Wiscasset Newspaper Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. Join Today Member Login Sponsored Content Main Street Shop NEW DATE: FEB 1st - Story Songs of the 70's - Winter Edition with Tom DiMennaRockport Opera House The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera HouseCamden Opera House Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal! 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