Sports A windfall of new staff members for Hearty Roots Boothbay qualifies for state XC championships Coastal Rivers offers guided hike at Salt Bay Farm Wiscasset Wormfest Night with Maine Mariners Nov. 7 Karl’s Kids community day a huge success helping kids and teens Outdoors Midcoast Conservancy outdoor gear sale and youth ski lease in Jefferson Hearty Roots offers mini retreat Fall comes to Woolwich 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 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 >> 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. 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. 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. 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