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Over 2,000 fans packed the Wiscasset Speedway grounds on Saturday evening, July 26 for one of the biggest races of the summer:…

36ERS

At this year's Maine State American Legion baseball tournament, the Boothbay 36ers didn't capture the championship, but they earned the respect of their baseball peers. In the double elimination…

Veteran Brad Drummond tends the grill at last year's V.E.T.S. barbecue. File photo

Want to enjoy some sun, food and fun while supporting a good cause? The Boothbay Veterans Emergency Temporary Shelter (V.E.T.S.)’s annual barbecue and fundraiser awaits.

The Saturday,…

BLACK WATCH captain and crew receiving the Shipyard Cup and Classics Challenge 1st Overall trophy during the award ceremony. Don Snyder photo

It was a spectacular summer weekend for ocean racing at the 51st

safe at home

The Boothbay 36ers had already scored 13 times before Old Town/Orono Twins scored in the fourth inning during their Maine State American Legion preliminary tournament game July…

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…

Karen Higgins competing in the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon. Emily Higgins photo

Although the regular season is long over, two Seahawks earned their place on the national stage this summer. Rising junior Karen…

Markowitz

The Boothbay 36ers are in the midst of a two-game losing streak with losses July 18 to Central Maine (Waterville) and July 19 to New Roderrick-Crosby (Farmington). Boothbay…

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.

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame logo

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.…

Saltwater Artists Gallery
Courtesy of Saltwater Artists

Saltwater Artists Gallery, a collective of more than 25 juried artists, is hosting its third annual plein air event- “Paint the Point” this coming Saturday, July 19 beginning at 10 a.m. Rain…

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Offshore Sailing Team from the 'Wahoo' raced with Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club junior sailors in a friendly competition July 15. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

After winning third place in their class at the 2025 Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, members of…

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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…

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,…

A scene from a past regatta. Courtesy of BHYC

An activity for both land and boat…

Baseball

The Boothbay 36ers looked to extend their winning streak to four straight as they traveled to Farmington July 14 for a contest versus Roderick-Crosby Post 36 in Maine Senior American Legion…

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,…

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…

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…

Fireworks by Mike Leonard

Windjammer Days as well as the 4th of July means the skies will be filled with fireworks again. The displays can be dazzling and can make for a wonderful subject to photograph. Here is what you…

Barrett's Park was abuzz on July 2 as visitors took advantage of the greenery for lawn games and waded in the Atlantic.  ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

With a cool breeze rolling over the water, Barrett's Park is the place to be for a refreshing dip as the July heat settles over the region. 

Special Olympians

Four Boothbay Region Special Olympic athletes have been chosen to participate as competitors and alternates in the 2026 National Summer Special Olympics Games. They will represent the state of…

Open house July 4, 2-6 p.m., at Carousel Marina
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…

SAFE at home

Roderick-Crosby Post 28 (Farmington) scratched out three hits in scoring eight runs June 30 against Sherman Post 36 (Boothbay) in their victory. The Flyers overcame their light hitting performance…

Merpaddlers

It’s not often that one can look out on the Damariscotta River and see a glittering mermaid, a triton-wielding merman taming an inflatable orca, a human-sized lobster…

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;…

American Legion

The Boothbay American Legion 36ers "86'd" the competition in the opening week of play. Boothbay began its season with road victories over Windham, 5-3, on June 25, and Skowhegan, 15-1, on June 26…

63rd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
WJD final day events

The 63rd Windjammer Days Festival continues today and Saturday! 

Today's events include the Artists Alley in the Whale Park (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.), the Vintage Boat Parade (4 p.m.), the…

Windjammer Days 2025
Contest winner Abby Baker of Brunswick, Maine. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

The lobster eating contest is one of the most popular events of Windjammer Days, just as it was during the region's former Fishermen's Festival. The contest drew a huge crowd Wednesday, June 25…

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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…

Healthy Kids
2024 Starting Line of Healthy Kids’ Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5k. Courtesy photo

Healthy Kids’ 20th annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5k/Walk will run again this year! The event will be held July 5 at the Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. An out and back course is well…

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The 2025 Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field season came to a close June 17 as team awards were presented at Boothbay Region High School. The most valuable athletes were Ben Gapski and Rose…

Rafting together to relax on Muscongus Bay. Courtesy of Hearty Roots

Summer in Maine has so much to offer, especially as a camper on one of Hearty Roots’ Coastal Expeditions. These five-day island-based trips invite teens to chill,…

Golf ball

June 16 Senior Scramble results:…

Nick Hinkley collects his $3,000 race winnings in Victory Lane after winning the BIW Shipbuilders 100. Jasen Dickey Photography

After another unfortunate rainout last week, Wiscasset Speedway finally saw some clear skies on Saturday, allowing them to host a full Group 1 racing program. Featured…

Robert Johnson racing Miss Ava Elaine at the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races June 14 in Boothbay Harbor. Mike Leonard Photo.

Robert Johnson of Harpswell won Fastest Working Lobster Boat at the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor June 14. The day’s races marked the start of the 2025 Maine…

Ross Gaffney

The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track & field team finished 24th June 10 in the state Class C championship meet in Oakland. Boothbay/Wiscasset scored 10 points. Orono won the state team…

BRHS Seahawk logo

The undefeated and top-seeded Richmond Bobcats, 18-0, ended the fourth-seeded Boothbay Region Seahawks' season Saturday afternoon, shutting the visitors out, 13-0, in a semifinal Class D South…

Grace Giles 400 M

The Boothbay Region Special Olympics track and field team traveled to the University of Maine at Orono June 6-8 for the state competitions. Competitions were held there were in bocce, both…

track & field

One Boothbay/Wiscasset boy and girl were named as Mountain Valley Conference first-team track all-stars following the June 10 Class C State Championship meet. Ross Gaffney finished third in the…

5th in championships

The Boothbay/Wiscasset girls track and field team scored 49.24 points in capturing sixth place June 10 at the state Class C Championship meet in Oakland. Bucksport claimed the team championship…

Boothbay Harbor Country Club

Golf Digest has named Boothbay Harbor Country Club the best golf course in Maine, a prestigious honor recognizing the club’s exceptional course design, pristine conditions, and luxury experience.…

Jacobs

Trailing 5-1 going into the bottom of the seventh inning at home against Buckfield in the Class D South quarterfinal, the Boothbay Region Seahawks got a three-run, game-tying double from Liam…

Girls tennis awards

The incredible career of Laura Chapman as Boothbay Region High School’s most prolific tennis player, who never lost a league match (44-0) and was the Mountain Valley Conference girls player of the…

Baseball

The fourth-seeded Boothbay Region Seahawks will be hosting the fifth-seeded Buckfield Bucks today, June 12 at 4 p.m. on Sherman Field in a quarterfinal match-up in the Class D South baseball…

BRHS boys tennis

An undefeated regular season (10-0, no. 1 in Class C South), conference champions for the third straight year (the last two seasons undefeated), and several players undefeated during the season,…

Golf ball

Senior Scramble results on June 9: 1st place (61) Munro Dodge, Phil Dalhgren, Dave Davis and Kathy Sproul; 2nd place (64 ,by match of cards 3 teams) Ed Varney, Ethan Chum,…