Sports

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…

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Teens to Trails is pleased to…

football

Boothbay Region High School's controlled football scrimmage this Saturday v. Spruce has been canceled, according to…

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:…

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Cross Country 

Saturday, Aug. 30: Panther 2 Miler, Medomak HS, 9 a.m.

Thursday…

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…

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The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Aug. 21 starting at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor. Science writer Leah Campbell of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will…

The 6th annual Maine Book Festival (formerly the Maine Authors Book Festival) will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main St., Thomaston. The…

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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…

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Bring the entire family to the Boothbay Region Land Trust's Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 16! From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. it's a day full of family fun including…

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Southport (ME) Yacht Club

The Maine State Opti Championships brought a lot of excitement to Cozy Harbor last week. Nearly 60 sailors came from as far north as Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club in…

Courtesy of Shri Verrill

Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and inland waterfront erosion raises concerns alongside increased storms, flooding, and rising sea…

Boothbay Sea and Science Center
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During week 8 at Boothbay Sea and Science Center, students explored a variety of fisheries practices that ranged from recreational to large scale commercial companies.…

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,…

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.”

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame

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…

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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…

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…

Three members of the Stevens family hold their free game tickets after acing the 19th hole at Dolphin Mini Golf in Boothbay. Courtesy photo

Boothbay Harbor has long been a summer tradition for the Stevens family—but this year, their decades-long vacation ritual turned into…

Wiscasset Speedway
 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.

The…

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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…

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 annual Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta & Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge, July 19-20…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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 the U.S. Naval Academy’s Offshore Sailing…

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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…

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…