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Fall comes to Woolwich

Landon Tapley and team gather in Victory Lane following his Strictly Shootout victory. Amy Worrey photo
Landon Tapley wins 13th annual Strictly Shootout

Nick Hinkley and family celebrate his 2025 Pro Stock championship. Jasen Dickey photo
Group 1 champions crowned at Wiscasset Speedway 
Zack Emerson stops on the front stretch after scoring the Strictly Street victory and 2025 division championship. Jasen Dickey photo
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
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20th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race: Great all around
Runners after the race. Courtesy photo

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
Late Model 75 top 3, from left: Chris Burgess, Daniel Harding and Jon Emerson. Jasen Dickey Photography

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
Jasen Dickey Photography

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!
2024's First Place dog in the Westport Island Shore Run. Courtesy of Rob Whitney

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
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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
Children's Day 2024 Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME. Boothbay Register

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
 NEMA Midget Top 3, from left: Mike Horn, Alexa Lee, Matt O'Brien and Avery Stoehr. Jasen Dickey Photography

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
Jasen Dickey Photography

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
From left, Daniel Harding, Brett Osmond, Ashton Burgess and Atreyu Simmons.  Jasen Dickey Photography

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
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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
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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
Keith Russell and team join together in Victory Lane following the 100-lap Enduro. Jasen Dickey Photography

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
Joe Harriman and family gather in Victory Lane following his first career win at Wiscasset Speedway.  Jasen Dickey photo

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
Boothbay Legion

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 Harvey Gamage under sail during Windjammer Days. File photo

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
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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.

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