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Wolverine boys, girls lose to Carrabec
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BRES basketball schedule change

Snow-nastics! Courtesy of Hearty Roots
Winter fun at Hearty Roots Pop-up Camps

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Wiscasset girls lose close one, boys win in hoops action at Richmond
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High school swim team schedule

Outdoors

Rolling into first place: The Greenleaf Inn
Thanksgiving 5K trail run and 1-mile walk/fun run to benefit Twin Villages Foodbank Farm
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A windfall of new staff members for Hearty Roots
Midcoast Conservancy outdoor gear sale and youth ski lease in Jefferson
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Teens to Trails announces new executive director
2025 Maine Book Festival Aug. 23
Our Shore: Planning for coastal and inland resilience
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Wiscasset Speedway closes out 2025 season with annual Fall Fury
Lady Outlaws, from left: Addie Foster, Breanna Tucci and Kasie Kolbe. Jasen Dickey photo

Following the completion of the 2025 points season, Wiscasset Speedway returned to action on Saturday afternoon, hosting their season-ending Fall Fury event.

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

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
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Senior Scramble results on Monday, Sept. 29.

Group 1 champions crowned at Wiscasset Speedway 
Nick Hinkley and family celebrate his 2025 Pro Stock championship. Jasen Dickey photo

 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
Zack Emerson stops on the front stretch after scoring the Strictly Street victory and 2025 division championship. Jasen Dickey photo

Senior scramble at Sheepscot Links
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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
Logan Melcher and team join together in Victory Lane following his Boss Hogg 150 victory. Jasen Dickey photo

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
Nick Hinkley and family join together in Victory Lane following his win in the Pro Stocks. Jasen Dickey photo

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
Last year’s Racin’ Cancer Walk. Jasen Dickey photo

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
Cornhole classic

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. 

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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."  

Local artist Nora West wins plein air honor
Nora West's award-winning plein air work: "Mountain Magic."

Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show, earning one of two coveted “Plein Air: Maine Observed Awards.”

Save a Stray 5K & Walk to benefit animal shelter
A scene from a previous Save A Stray 5k and Walk fundraiser for Midcoast Humane, which includes the Edgecomb shelter. Sign yourself and your pup up! Photo: Michelle Stapleton

As part of its 75th anniversary year, Midcoast Humane is gearing up for the return of its annual fundraiser, "Save a Stray 5K,” which takes place on Saturday, Aug. 16 in Freeport. The event raises money for the over 4,000 animals cared for by Midcoast Humane each year.

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.

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