Sports Sheepscot Links results Fall comes to Woolwich Landon Tapley wins 13th annual Strictly Shootout Group 1 champions crowned at Wiscasset Speedway Zack Emerson claims third career Strictly Street championship at Wiscasset Speedway Outdoors Teens to Trails announces new executive director 2025 Maine Book Festival Aug. 23 Our Shore: Planning for coastal and inland resilience Local artist Nora West wins plein air honor Save a Stray 5K & Walk to benefit animal shelter Artists' plein air paint out July 19 Paddle for a Purpose makes a splash Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5k/Walk July 5 Alna’s solar day June 21 Registration open for Hearty Roots Coastal Expeditions 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 >> 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. Bobby Timmons returns to victory lane at Wiscasset Speedway 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 the visiting Senior Tour Auto Racers and the lightning-fast 350SMAC Tour. Westport Shore Island Run this Sunday! 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, Maine. The forecast is for clear skies and temperature in the high 60's - perfect running weather for "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race!" We had a great turnout for the run in 2024 with over 50 runners and more than 10 participants in the "fun walk." Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Legends and student/athletes 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 individuals over 40 years old, have made lifelong contributions to youth through sports in their communities in the Midcoast area - need not have been born or attended school in the Midcoast area - and have demonstrated exemplary character and behavior. Sheepscot Links results Senior Scramble results, Aug. 4 1st place (58): Kim Pinkham, Ray St Pierre, Bruce Rafnel; 2nd place (61, by match of cards): Dan Pomerleau, Ken Creamer, Kathy Sproul, Keith Sproul; 3rd place (61): Mark Hallowell, Judy Seigfried, Carl Siegfried, Deb Myers. Closet to the pins, #2 Lynn Pierce 19' 10"; #8 Carl Siegfried 4' 10". Long drives: men, Terry Washburn; women, Deb Myers August celebrations at Boothbay Railway Village Museum 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, Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with steam and barrel train rides, waterslides, a scavenger hunt, transportation dig, games and activities for all ages - get a temporary tattoo. Meet Willow the owl at the Pollination Station Festivities are included with museum admission and members are free. Lunch options will be available for… Wiscasset Speedway Matt O’Brien scores first feature win of 35-year racing career 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. Nick Morton scores biggest career win at Wiscasset Speedway Over 2,000 fans packed the Wiscasset Speedway grounds on Saturday evening, July 26 for one of the biggest races of the summer: the $1,500-to-win Ward and Sons Builders Super Street 100. 53rd annual North Nobleboro Day 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 barbecue, fresh corn on the cob, hot dogs and french fries; ice cream, homemade pies, pastries, and fudge. The craft booth and trash and treasures will open at 9 a.m. Live music by Debbie Myers and Redneck Rodeo 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and No Spring Chickens from 1 to 4 p.m. Brett Osmond and Will Collins rule Late Model doubleheader at Wiscasset Speedway 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. 2025 Midcoast Sport Hall of Fame inductees named 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. Those being inducted this year are; Donald Brewer, Rachel Cool, Tom Fifield (posthumous), Frank McGrady, Dean Shea (posthumous), Katie Sibley, William Tompkins and Dana Verrill. Sports physicals available at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital School-Based Health Centers 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 dates: Logan Melcher overcomes adversity at Wiscasset Speedway 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, hosting a full Group 1 racing program. Lobster Jam July 18-20 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, three-point shoot out, tournament championship, Player of the Game awards. Venues: Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) - 236 Townsend Ave./Route 27, Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) - 238 Townsend Ave./Route 27, Boothbay Harbor (behind the BRHS). Lobster Jam schedule Joe Harriman captures first career victory at Wiscasset Speedway After another unfortunate rainout last weekend, Wiscasset Speedway was able to get the ball rolling again on Saturday, July 5 with an action-packed group 2 program featuring the T&L Automotive Modifieds, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, Dale’s Cash Fuel Roadrunners and the visiting Wicked Good Vintage Racers. Kennebec downs 36ers, 8-3, in Senior American Legion action 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 hit, a double by Kyle Palleschi, and errors led to six runs (one earned) before recording an out. Finn Harkins pitched seven innings in relief. He allowed two unearned runs on five hits and struck out six and walked none. Open house July 4, 2-6 p.m., at Carousel Marina Students invited to join the Marine Learning Project, sail on Harvey Gamage 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 promote the Marine Learning Project. Sheepscot River Race July 6 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; one of the most scenic Maine paddling race courses, with four miles of moving water meandering through beautiful protected marshes and riverbanks. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses Boat America Learn boating skills from experienced boaters who patrol Midcoast coastal waters from Small Point to Port Clyde. Maine now requires persons born on after Jan. 1, 1999 in order to operate a boat over 25 hp on inland and coastal waters to have taken the course Boat America, pass an exam, have the state’s Boat America card, and be registered in Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife database. Completing this course satisfies the requirements. 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 A PHANTOM SONG breathes new life into an abandoned theater The Strand Theatre First Responders Appreciation Weekend October 4th & 5th at Boothbay Railway Village Boothbay Railway Village Museum Animated Mixtape The Waldo Theatre The Big Tease: A Burlesk Revue starring Rev. Legs Malone The Waldo Theatre DOUBLE HEADER!! 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