Sports

• Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing and Tennis Program

  Tue, 08/20/2019 - 2:15pm

  It is hard to believe, we are in our final week of Junior Program summer sailing and tennis in 2019. But sailing is far from over, we will quickly change gears and start high school sailing on Sep. 3 (tentatively). During the high school season, the Boothbay Region Sailing Cub will welcome sailors from Lincoln Academy, Boothbay Region High School and across the Boothbay region for some excellent fall sailing. Our morning sailors are finishing the season strong and continued to improve, focusing...

• Santa Maria to port in Boothbay Harbor Sept. 25

  Tue, 08/20/2019 - 8:45am

  

  Boothbay Harbor will host the Nao Santa Maria from Sept. 25 to 29. Yes, that Santa Maria . Local businessman and ship enthusiast Mark Gimbel pulled the strings to bring the ship to Boothbay Harbor on its voyage down half of the East Coast during its 525th anniversary. Nao Santa Maria will be coming off a long tour of the Great Lakes which started in Green Bay, Wisconsin and included stops in Bay City, Michigan; Sarnia, Ontario; Sandusky, Ohio; Erie, Pennsylvania;...

• Forest Bathing Walk at Ocean Point Preserve

  Mon, 08/19/2019 - 5:00pm

  Thursday, Aug. 29 From 10 to 11:30 a.m., discover the health boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness, and happiness. This leisurely walk covers less then a mile of trail and allows time for reflection and connection. This walk will be led by Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Tracey Hall...

• Trail Mixer at Zak Preserve

  Mon, 08/19/2019 - 4:45pm

  Tuesday, Aug. 27 From 10 to 11 a.m., discover the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Zak Preserve and meet fellow hikers! Our knowledgeable volunteers lead participants on a leisurely paced hike averaging one or two miles in length on easy to moderate terrain. The group will meets at the trail-head parking lot on Route 27, Boothbay. No registration required. FMI: BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

• One Design races held

  Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:45am

  

  On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Boothbay Harbor One Designs had their annual eace. Coming in first was Rob Whtten in Swan for the second year in a row. Second was Pat Berger in Wildfire and third was Nate Cagle in Mumtaz . Also racing were C-Fever, Bittersweet, Charisma , and Osprey . The racing committee was Rob and Sandy Wheeler on their boat Osprey and Geoff McCuskey, the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club sailing director. After the race...

• Boothbay Harbor triathlete earns spot on national age group team

  Thu, 08/15/2019 - 8:00am

  

  It seems one triathlon a weekend isn’t enough for 80-year-old Bob McArtor who completed two in Cleveland, Ohio on Aug. 10 and 11. The Boothbay Harbor man competed in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships. On Aug. 10, he competed in the Olympic distance which includes a 750-meter swim, 40K bike ride and 10K run. On Aug. 11, he competed in the Sprint event which included a 750-meter swim, 20K bike ride and 5K run. McArtor finished fourth out of eight entrants in his 80-84 age group...

• BRHS 2019 fall sports schedules

  Thu, 08/15/2019 - 7:15am

  

  Cross-Country Saturday, Aug. 31: At Medomak, 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6: At Medomak, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14: At Gorham, TBA Friday, Sept. 20: At Hall-Dale, 4:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27: Home meet, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5: Festival of Champions at Belfast, TBA Friday, Oct. 11: At Lisbon, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19: Mountain Valley Conference Championship at the University of Maine at Augusta, 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26: Regional Championship, TBA Saturday, Nov. 2: State...

• Biennial Island Packet Rendezvous held

  Wed, 08/14/2019 - 3:00pm

  

  Beige sailing yachts and bright yellow T-shirts dominated the waterfront this past weekend as the 17th Biennial Maine Island Packet Rendezvous hosted by Norm and Mary Pierce of Pierce Yacht Company took place at Captain Fish’s Waterfront Inn. Thirteen Island Packet yachts and 55 owners from all over the east coast and Caribbean sailed or drove to the harbor to participate in seminars on cruising the Maine coast, boat maintenance and operation, and two very special presentations by the Coast...

• Maxwell’s Market Super Streets competitive at speedway

  Wed, 08/14/2019 - 12:15pm

  Just a few years ago, Wiscasset Speedway's Super Street division was a class on the verge of being eliminated. Fast forward to 2019 and the Maxwell's Market Super Streets have rebounded and flourished to become one of the track's most competitive divisions. This continued on Saturday evening as Group 1 classes took to Wiscasset's high banks for a regular race program. Wiscasset's Bill Pinkham has been turning laps at his hometown track for over 20 years but victory lane is a place he hadn't...
• Lincoln Arts Festival

  It’s time for the Arts & Yachts Exhibition and Sale

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 8:00pm

  

  Summer in Maine is prime time for art shows, exhibitions, and spending time on the water – among so many other activities and pastimes. At Lincoln Arts Festival’s annual Arts & Yachts Exhibition and Sale held at Hodgdon Yacht Services on Southport Island, you can find these three – the only difference is rather than spending time on the water aboard a vessel, visitors can check out a few yachts out of the water – along with some very cool models of various sizes. This four-day Lincoln Arts...

• Forest Bathing Walk at Ocean Point Preserve

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 11:45am

  Thursday, Aug. 29 From 10-11:30 am, discover the health boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness, and happiness. This leisurely walk covers less then a mile of trail and will be led by Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Tracey Hall. Free event. Registration required - contacti Tracey at thall@...

• BRLT’s Babes in the Woods

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 11:30am

  Wednesday, Aug. 21 Join the Boothbay Region Land Trust at Hendricks Head, Southport, from 10-11 a.m. for Babes in the Woods, geared to children ages 2-5 with their families or caregivers. Participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, stories and other activities. For this session: tide pooling. Please wear shoes that can get wet, clothing that can get muddy! Group will meet on the beach. Free event. No registration required. FMI: Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

• Mixer at Linekin and Burley preserves

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 4:30pm

  Tuesday, Aug. 20 From 10 to 11 a.m. discover the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Linekin and Burley preserves. This leisurely paced 1-2 mile hike will be led by Linda Burley. The group meets at the trail-head parking lot on Route 96, East Boothbay, and registration is not required. FMI: BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

• Southport Junior Yacht Club

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 12:30pm

  Week 8 followed the summer tradition of beginning with a BMD, except this time, it was one of the nicest days all summer. The sun shinning and a beautiful southerly wind filling the harbor, the week began with both excitement and sadness. Instructors shared their final introductions for the summer, some being the very last ever. After attendance was taken, everybody gathered down on the dock to cheer on the swim tests. The brave swimmers included: Abraham Leonard, Grace Wright, and Sam Wright...

• Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing & Tennis Program

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 9:30am

  It is hard to believe, but there are just two more weeks of summer sailing before we quickly change gears and start high school sailing on Sept. 3 (tentatively). As we approach the high school season, we are looking for chase boat operators. Absolutely no sailing or racing knowledge or experience is needed to support the Boothbay community sailing team. Our chase boats are out in case someone needs to come to shore, capsizes and needs assistance, or the coach boat has mechanical problems. All...

• Rowgatta 2019 circles Barters Island

  Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:30am

  

  The BRYMCA Rowgatta switched from its traditional route around Southport Island to a shorter course around Barters Island on Saturday, Aug. 10. Race coordinator Abby Jones said the new route was safer, four miles shorter, and had more parking available at the Knickerbocker public boat launch. Peggy Mitchell, who has often won the race, substituted her husband, David, with Carol Williams, a first time competitor from Canaan, New Hampshire. They finished the race well above the field with a time...

• St. Clair tops large Late Model field at Wiscasset Speedway

  Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:15am

  Group 2 was in action Saturday night, Aug. 3 at Wiscasset Speedway. While some divisions have struggled to maintain respectable car counts, Wiscasset's Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Model Sportsman division remains one of the largest an most competitive in the state. Twenty-seven cars pitted for the evening's 50-lap main event, Liberty's Josh St Clair charged up from his 10th starting position and took the lead from Frank Moulton early in the race and then held off several contenders to claim the...

• Dream boat of Bravo fame in Wiscasset harbor

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 6:00pm

  

  The luxury liner My Seanna arrived Monday evening and berthed overnight at the Wiscasset pier on the waterfront. Harbor Master Ray Soule told the Wiscasset Newspaper he had received advance notice of the yacht’s arrival and made arrangements with the public works department to accommodate it. Soule said the sleek craft measures 185 feet from stem to stern and draws nine feet of water. The yacht is privately owned, and had been berthed at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, added Soule, who met...

• DEYC holds day-tripper July 27

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 1:00pm

  Down East Yacht Club Day-Tripper Saturdays were the brain-child of long time member and mariner, Pete Yesmentes. A few years ago he organized these excursions to increase the number of occasions to share time on the water. These day-trippers offer cruising opportunities for members who are not able to join the Summer Cruise. Just days following the DEYC 2019 Summer Cruise, a few DEYC boats rendezvoused at Fisherman’s Passage between Fisherman’s Island and Ram Island in Boothbay Harbor. The...

• Southport Junior Yacht Club

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:30pm

  With the summer coming to a close very quickly, that doesn’t stop Week 7 from beginning with a BMD. Smiles and excitement filled the building as attendance was taken and everyone cheered on the swimmers. This week, we had 11 new sailors join the SYC family. They included: Kieran Anand, Rhiya Anand, Kelly Cenci, Ryan Chambers, Sienna Chambers, Henry Foster, Rowan Foster, Charlie Hurd, Joseph Duffy, Spike Peterson, and Zane Peterson. As the morning class slowly sailed out of the harbor, everyone...

• Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing and Tennis Program

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:30am

  As we wrap up another very busy week of the summer program, we want to start with a HUGE thanks to all the BHYC staff and volunteers who made this week possible. It was a huge amount of work to make sure that not just our kids, but kids from all over the Northeast had a great week of sailing, both racers and non-racers alike. Monday and Tuesday were great days to be out on the water, and we saw another group of older beginners lead by Tess in the afternoon as well a healthy group of...

• 2019 Maine State Opti and C-420 Championship Regatta

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 8:15am

  

  Last week the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) hosted the annual Maine State Opti and C-420 Championship Regatta. This annual event takes place at various yacht clubs throughout the coast of Maine, with the winning club from the previous year hosting. In 2018, Hamilton Barclay won the Maine State Opti Championship, racing for the BHYC. This year’s event was held on Aug. 1-2. The sailors all hope for great wind conditions, so they can have as many races as possible over the course of two days...

• YMCA’s annual Rowgatta is Aug. 10

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 8:00am

  

  Calling all "person-powered" watercraft to this year’s Rowgatta – with a new location – Barters Island. This location offers a nice “do-able, yet still an event” 9 mile circumnavigation of beautiful Barters Island with a nice easy place to “put-in” and “take-out” at the Knickercane Boat Landing. The event benefits the YMCA’s Aquatics and Healthy Living programs including the free second grade learn to swim program where all second grade students in the Boothbay region learn to swim for free, in...

• Ames sets personal records in national tournament

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 5:30pm

  

  A Southport track star achieved his personal bests in two USA Track and Field events last month. Kayden Ames finished eighth in the boys’ 14 and under discus with a 135-foot, four-inch throw. In the shot put, his 38.975-foot throw placed him 19th nationally. Both events were held at California State University in Sacramento between July 22 and July 29. Ames will be a high school freshman this fall. He earned a trip to the national event through his performances at two earlier qualifying meets...

• Southport sailors win Maine C420 championship

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 1:30pm

  

  After coming in second place in 2017 and 2018, Ella Beauregard and Hamilton Barclay of Southport Yacht Club won the Maine C420 State Championships held at Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Aug. 1-2. Against 42 competitors the Southport sailors bested perennial rival Terra Earhart and Lillian Meyers of MDI/Florida. In 2017 at Harraseeket, Earhart first won the event as skipper with brother Skye crewing. In 2018 Earhart won again at Boothbay with Riverview High classmate and ace skipper Mark Brunsvold...

• BRHS girls soccer

  Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:00am

  Coach Matt Brewer has announced that the first day of practice for the 2019 Boothbay Region High School girls soccer program will be on Monday, Aug. 19 at the BRHS lower field from 7 to 8:30 a.m. All players will need to complete the required paperwork in order to practice. A parent meeting has been scheduled at BRHS on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. to hand out the paperwork, provide information on the upcoming season, and to answer any questions. The team will compete at a preseason tournament...

• BRYFL seeking players

  Fri, 08/02/2019 - 2:15pm

  The new youth football season doesn’t kick off until September, but the local team is signing up players. The Boothbay Region Youth Football League holds an initial player sign-up from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 19 Murphy Road in Boothbay. Registration is open to kids from first through sixth grade who are residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Westport Island and Wiscasset. A second registration occurs on Aug. 12 prior to the team’s first practice from 5 to 7 p.m...

• Carter named to Division III academic honor roll 

  Thu, 08/01/2019 - 8:30am

  Samantha Carter of Boothbay Harbor been named to the 2019 Zag Sports Division III Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) last week. Carter was among 650 student-athletes from 172 different institutions on the 2019 IWLCA Zag Sports Division III Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater. Carter was a...

• Midcoast Humane to host Save a Stray 5K & Festival

  Thu, 08/01/2019 - 7:15am

  

  Midcoast Humane is preparing for its 14th annual 5K run and one-mile walk fundraiser, “Save a Stray 5K,” which takes place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park in Freeport. The Save a Stray 5K & Festival raises money to benefit the 3,500 stray, surrendered, and neglected animals that enter Midcoast Humane’s doors each year. Proceeds help provide medical care, food, surgery, vaccines, and comfort to shelter animals. The festivities will kick off on Friday, Aug. 23 with an Adopt...

• Westport Island 10K Road Race Aug. 18

  Wed, 07/31/2019 - 4:00pm

  The 15th annual Westport Island Shore Run, "Maine’s Best Little 10K Road Race,” a 10K Road Race and Fun Walk, will take place on Sunday, Aug.18, beginning at 9 a.m. (The 3.5 mile "Fun Walk" will start at 8:30 a.m.). This USATF-sanctioned 10K race on bridge-accessible Westport Island — only an hour north of Portland — benefits the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department, whose members direct traffic and provide logistical support at the race. Over the past fourteen years, the race has...

• Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame to induct eight more individuals

  Wed, 07/31/2019 - 1:30pm

  On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight more individuals into the Hall of Fame at their annual banquet. Inductees for 2019 include: Ann Betts Daggett – Ann graduated from Georges Valley High School where she played field hockey and basketball. She was a Courier Gazette All Star in field hockey her junior and senior years but basketball was her sport of choice. She became a starter for GVHS basketball her sophomore year, helping the team make...

• Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing & Tennis Program

  Wed, 07/31/2019 - 10:00am

  It’s hard to believe our season over the hump – but with many new sailors and tennis players joining us each week in August, we continue to enjoy the best of what Boothbay has to offer. This week will see 100+ sailors at BHYC for the Maine State 420 and Opti Championships – good luck to all competitors! There should be great viewing from the inner harbor, especially for the novice green fleet. But before we jump into the highlights of a great Week 5, a belated congrats to Hollis Harding who won...

• BRHS lacrosse clinic/scrimmage

  Tue, 07/30/2019 - 4:00pm

  There will be a girls lacrosse clinic/scrimmage on Sunday, Aug. 4 for all girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring, according to Boothbay Region High School lacrosse coach Bill Goldenberg. “We will be meeting on Perkins Field/BRHS from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. We encourage girls in grades 8 through 12 who have any interest to join us for a fun hour of lacrosse. No experience necessary and we'll have extra lacrosse sticks,” said Goldenberg.

• Trail Mixer at Porter Preserve

  Tue, 07/30/2019 - 10:00am

  Tuesday, August 6 From 10 - 11 a.m., join the Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) and fellow hikers at Porter Preserve, 123 Kimballtown Rd., Trevett (Barter's Island). Our knowledgeable volunteers lead participants on a leisurely paced hike averaging one or two miles in length on easy to moderate terrain. The group meets at the trail-head parking lot. No registration required. This week's leader is Louise Cowan. FMI: BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

• Babes in the Woods at Porter Preserve

  Tue, 07/30/2019 - 10:00am

  Wednesday, Aug. 7 From 10 - 11 a.m., join the Boothbay Region Land Trust at Porter Preserve, 123 Kimballtown Rd, Trevett, (Barters Island) for Babes in the Woods, a nature discovery program geared to children ages 2-5 with their families or caregivers. Participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, stories, and other activities to connect to the natural world. Group meets at the kiosk near the parking lot. Free event. No registration required. Please wear sturdy shoes and clothing that can get...

• Art Preview & Meet the Artist Reception

  Tue, 07/30/2019 - 10:00am

  Wednesday, Aug. 7 From 4 to 6 p.m., the general public is invited to view art in advance of Boothbay Region Land Trust's Points of View Art Auction at Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Art will be featured in the farmhouse and artists will be on hand to discuss their work. The preview event is free to attend, but RSVP is required. To RSVP, please email brlt@bbrlt.org or call our office at 633-4818.

• Oxford Hills wins 2019 Lobster Jam tournament

  Tue, 07/30/2019 - 7:45am

  Two out of three ain’t bad, but it wasn’t good enough for the Boothbay Lady Seahawks to advance into the Lobster Jam summer basketball tournament. Boothbay lost its opening game in pool play against Lewiston Friday, and won both contests Saturday against Gardiner and Oceanside. But Lewiston won all three games and won Pool B. Lewiston joined defending champion Oxford Hills, Cheverus and Gorham in the tournament’s semifinals. In the final, Oxford Hills reclaimed its crown by defeating Cheverus...

• Southport Junior Yacht Club

  Mon, 07/29/2019 - 12:30pm

  We have been so fortunate to start every week with a BMD, and this tradition continues with the start of Week 6. This morning, it felt like the beginning of the summer as there were so many new faces around the yacht club. As a beautiful southerly filled the harbor, we began the day with 12 swim tests. The swimmers included: Hannah Abello, Annalise Ascenzi, Gaelen Booth, Lochlan Booth, Audrey Eastwood, Cole Eastwood, Charley Goodstein, Emery Goodstein, Adaline Lambert, Theodore Snydman, Sam...

• Lobster Roll 5k hits decade mark

  Sun, 07/28/2019 - 8:45am

  

  Boothbay Region High School senior and champion cross-country runner Will Perkins won the 10th annual Lobster Roll 5k Race on Saturday, July 27 in Boothbay Harbor. Perkins won with a time of 17:48. He was followed by his coach and race organizer Nick Scott, 18:00, and Jason Bigonia of Walpole, 18:15. Ariel Frederick, 33, of Cambridge, Massachusetts was the first woman to cross the finish line. Her time was 21:58. The race had 152 runners. “We have had a record number of sponsors,” said Scott...
• Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

  Tide pooling at Reid State Park Aug. 6

  Fri, 07/26/2019 - 8:00am

  

  Meet the many critters that make their home among the rocks, sand, and seaweed on Tuesday, Aug, 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at Reid State Park in Georgetown. The public is invited to join Kennebec Estuary Land Trust staff members and Maine Master Naturalist Volunteers, Becky Kolak and Ruth Indrick, to discover the fascinating, vibrant world of the intertidal zone. This free event is great for families, kids and adults. Participants will gather at Griffith's Head, in the grassy picnic area between...

• Navigation course offered at Coast Guard Station

  Fri, 07/26/2019 - 7:15am

  

  Midcoast Maine has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, but that beauty can hide hazards that can quickly ruin your day on the water. Geography, tides, weather and sometimes confusing aids to navigation can conspire to make even the most experienced mariners wish they’d stayed ashore. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-5, based at Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor, has created “Navigating Mid Coast Maine,” a navigation course based entirely on the local marine chart # 13293,...

• Pro hockey player loves new bride and her family’s Southport summer home

  Thu, 07/25/2019 - 11:30am

  

  July 6 was a double celebration for one lucky frequent Southport visitor this year. For Rob O’Gara, it was the date he entered the world 26 years ago, and earlier this month, it was the date he married his dream girl. Long Island, New York native O’Gara married Isabel Wise, whose family has made Southport their summer home for decades. The couple was married in a Newagen Seaside Inn ceremony. The couple met in 2011 while attending Milton Academy in Massachusetts. O’Gara made frequent summer...

• BRES cross-country meeting

  Thu, 07/25/2019 - 8:15am

  There will be a meeting for 6th, 7th and 8th graders who are interested in running cross-country this fall for the Boothbay Region Elementary School team on Thursday, Aug. 1 at the BRES lobby at 9 a.m. If you are interested and unable to make it, please contact Coach Hildy Johnson at hildy.johnson@aos98schools.org or at 633-4082.

• Youth football registration Aug. 3

  Thu, 07/25/2019 - 7:30am

  Football season is almost here. Registration for youth football will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 between 3 and 5 p.m. at 19 Murphy Road, Boothbay. Coaches will be on hand to answer any questions about the season. Registration is open to kids from first through sixth grade who are residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Westport Island and Wiscasset. The focus of the Boothbay Region Youth Football League is to teach the youngsters the fundamentals of tackle football while...

• Lady Seahawks hosting ninth Lobster Jam tourney this weekend

  Wed, 07/24/2019 - 4:00pm

  

  For eight years, 16 high school basketball teams have concluded their summer season by competing in the Lobster Jam tournament in Boothbay Harbor. The ninth tournament won’t be as sweet as only 15 teams will compete beginning July 26, but three are defending state girls champions: Oxford Hills (AA), Greeley (A) and Boothbay Region (C). This year’s tournament tips off at 12:30 p.m. with pool play with Gardiner and Oceanside in Porter Memorial Gymnasium and Winslow versus Medomak Valley in the...

• 10th annual Lobster Roll 5K Race July 27

  Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:15am

  

  Join us this Saturday, July 27 for the 10th running of the Lobster Roll 5K. Run, walk or join us for the kids fun run. Race day registration opens at 6:30 a.m. at the Boothbay Region High School parking lot. The race is promptly at 8 a.m. followed by the kids run and awards. Neal Verge will also be honored for his dedication to the Boothbay community. Register or come early for your race T-shirt and stickers with the newly designed anniversary logo (by Taylor Walby of Harbor Embroidery) before...

• Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing & Tennis Program

  Tue, 07/23/2019 - 10:45am

  As we glide into our fifth week of the summer program, we’re humming along with two of our state-wide regattas under our belt and the next one — hosted right here by BHYC — right around the corner. Our fourth week saw lots happening on and off campus for our sailors. Mahate Carreiro and Pippa Schoenthal started off the week at Biddeford Pool Yacht Club for the Pram Invite. Along with coach Caleb Gray, these young sailors got a taste for competition while also getting the opportunity to meet new...

• Wiscasset Speedway set to celebrate 50 years

  Tue, 07/23/2019 - 7:45am

  

  A special weekend is approaching for Wiscasset Speedway, a weekend that has been 50 years in the making. The track will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its opening with a pair of special events July 27 and 28. The track, which was built by Wiscasset entrepreneur Wilford Cronk, held its first race on Sunday, July 27, 1969, and from that day forward has enjoyed the distinction of being Maine's fastest track. The track has seen many changes over the years, including name changes to Lincoln...

• Southport sailors qualify for US Sailing Doublehanded National Championship

  Mon, 07/22/2019 - 2:45pm

  

  Southport Yacht Club’s Ella Beauregard and Hamilton Barclay qualified again to represent New England at the Chubb US Sailing Doublehanded Junior National Championships in Redwood City, California in August. The Southport sailors earned the second of two qualifying spots among 37 teams by placing second at Wianno Yacht Club in Osterville, Massachusetts July 17-18. In the first race Beauregard and Barclay rounded the weather mark 3rd, set the spinnaker and were vying for 2nd place near the...

• Southport Junior Yacht Club

  Mon, 07/22/2019 - 2:45pm

  We are lucky enough to start Week 5 off with yet another BMD. Despite the chance of thunderstorms over the weekend, the heat continued creating a perfect day to swim in the frigid Maine water. As the morning heated up, everyone was looking forward to getting onto the water and cooling down with an ocean breeze. This morning, Sophie Min, Chloe Min, Alex Kiani, and Jane Uitti were lucky enough to take their swim tests and join the SYC family. When asked, one of the swimmers said that the water...

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