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Garrett Hall wins first Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway

Cross-country teams race at Maranacook

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Kevin Douglass, Logan Melcher bounce back at Wiscasset Speedway

Crate Modifieds: Pictured from left, Nick Hinkley, Trent Reed, Brad Babb and Allan Moeller Sr. Jasen Dickey photo

While most short tracks in New England took the weekend off from competition with NASCAR in town, Wiscasset Speedway kept the train rolling on Saturday, hosting a full Group 1 program featuring the T&L Automotive Pro Stocks, Davis Erector G

NASCAR race weekend brings magic to New England

Ryan Preece, Thunder Road winner. Courtesy photo

Even after a lifetime of visiting the “Magic Mile,” the drive into New Hampshire Motor Speedway never gets old. The aura of “Cup Weekend” at NHMS is truly unique as New Hampshire alone isn’t the only region represented.

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Senior Scramble Aug. 17

1st (57) Jim Bourque, Anton Lawrence, Bob Bell and Ken Creamer; 2nd (59) Eliot Dailey, John Cook and two guests. Closest to the pin: #2 John Duplisis 3’9”, #8 Ron Newton 5’3”; Long drive, men Ron Newton, women Su Hoffman

Wednesday Skins Aug. 19

Westport Island road race gets great weather

Nora Bradford, first place female finisher. Courtesy photo

There was great weather for the 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. We had sunny skies and cool temperatures for the annual running of "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" that benefited Westport Volunteer Fire Department, whose members directed traffic and provided logistical and medical support at the race again this year.

New coach for Wolverine boys looks to make 8-man soccer a success

For the Wiscasset boys' 8-man soccer team, it's a new season with a new coach. Shanon Cotta is the new coach, with over 20 years experience in the game.

Jonathon Emerson wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway

Pictured from left, Faith Cleaves, Kyle Hewins and Alec Brown. Jasen Dickey photo

This past Saturday, Aug. 15 excited fans packed the stands and pit area at Wiscasset Speedway in anticipation for the Group 2 Fan Appreciation Night and the longest distance Late Model race of the year, the Late Model 75.

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Senior Scramble Aug. 10

Desperate for volunteers

The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center located at 3 Hall St., Newcastle will be holding their 5k road race on Aug. 22 with sign-in beginning at 8 a.m. We need volunteers to help this event run smoothly and we are sadly under the number of people we need.

Westport Island Shore Run Aug. 16

Great weather is forecast for the 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race this Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. Sunny skies and cool temperatures are in store for the 21st anniversary running of "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" that will again benefit Westport Volunteer Fire Department, whose members direct traffic and provide logistical and medical support at the race. Last year's race raised $2,500 for the firefighters; over the past 20 years, the race has raised almost $40,000 for the Westport…

Randy Cabral's 100th Pavement win highlights NEMA Night at Wiscasset Speedway

Official Kaylee Crooker & Max Parlin in Victory Lane. Jasen Dickey Photography

While tracks across New England canceled or postponed their racing events on Saturday due to unfavorable weather, Wiscasset Speedway took a chance on the probable window and ultimately won, successfully hosting all Group 1 divisions plus the lightning-fast NEMA Lites and Midgets.

'Whole Lotta Good' cornhole tourney Aug. 29

Mobius Cornhole Tourney scene from 2025 event. This year's date is Aug. 29. Eleanor Cade Busby photo

Grab a partner, practice that perfect toss and get ready to send some bags flying for a great cause.

Mobius, Inc. will sponsor “A Hole Lotta Good,” a community cornhole tournament, on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Nobleboro Little League Field on Route 1. Organizers are preparing for what promises to be one of Midcoast Maine’s biggest and liveliest cornhole events of the summer. The event is presented by Wicked Cornhole.

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Wednesday Skins, Aug. 5

Terry Washburn/George Hall 5; Bob Bell/Dave Clifford 5; Closest to the pin: #2 carryover; #8 Dave Clifford 12’; Long drive: Dave Clifford

Student physicals Aug. 12 and 13

As the fall sports season nears, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will offer physicals for student-athletes at its school-based health centers according to the following schedule:

Boothbay Regional High School: Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon and Aug. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 207-633-1934 to schedule.

Wiscasset Middle High School: Aug. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Aug. 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. Call either 207-563-4014 or 207-633-1934 to schedule.

Jonathon Emerson scores comeback victory at Wiscasset Speedway

Jonathon Emerson and team. Jasen Dickey photo

Saturday, Aug. 1 marked one month since Group 2 divisions hit the track at Wiscasset Speedway due to unfavorable weather conditions but fortunately, it was the perfect night to get back in the groove of things. To make up for lost races, the program included makeup races for both the Late Models and Roadrunners in addition to the flex Carver’s Driving Academy Crown Vics.

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Annual Children's Day Sunday, Aug. 9

Boothbay Railway Village Museum will host its highly anticipated annual Children’s Day this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRVM is located at 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay.

The family-friendly event features a full day of activities across the Museum's historic 4-acre village green. Included with regular Museum admission, attendees can enjoy lawn games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, a water slide, a slip-and-slide, and signature barrel and train rides. Families planning to use the water attractions are encouraged…

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Senior Scramble Results July 27

Wawenock Golf Club to celebrate 100 years Aug. 1

Wawenock Golf Club in Walpole will mark a full century of golf and community on Saturday, Aug. 1, with a day-long centennial celebration honoring the club's opening on Aug. 11, 1926, and looking ahead to its next hundred years.

The club's story began on that August afternoon a century ago, when Murray Shipley stepped to the first tee and sent a true, well-placed opening shot down the fairway — a swing that, in effect, opened Wawenock Golf Club to the community it has served ever since.

Westport Island Shore Run Aug. 16

The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" had a great turnout in 2025 with over 60 runners and more than 15 participants in the "fun walk." It was our biggest turnout in the race's history! The 21st anniversary running of the race will again benefit Westport Volunteer Fire Department, whose members direct traffic and provide logistical and medical support at the race. Over the past 20 years, the race has raised…

Bubba Pelton wins Super Street 100 at Wiscasset Speedway