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Old Orchard Beach is off to another strong start in defense of its 8-man Small Conference Football  state championship. The Seagulls are 2-0 after a 60-0 victory over Boothbay Sept. 12 at…

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For the first time in decades, the Boothbay Region High School field hockey team has opened its season with four straight wins.

On Friday, the Seahawks recorded their third shutout of the…

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Old Orchard Beach rolled to their second victory this season in Small Conference 8-man football action Friday night with a 60-0 victory. over Boothbay at Sherman Field. OOB scored touchdowns on…

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Moriah Smith dribbles to the offensive end of the pitch against Mt. View. Smith scored three goals in Boothbay's 7-0 win. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region High School field hockey team is off to a 3-0 start after shutting out the visiting Mt. View Mustangs (1-2), 7-0, on Perkins Field Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Five goals by…

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For the 18th year, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame has selected 10 finalists for the organization’s 2025 student Athlete of the Year awards. The finalists are chosen from nominations — two boys…

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Congratulations to the newest members of the Midcoast Hall of Fame: Willam Tompkins, Katie Sibley and the 1984 Girls Basketball Team.

The Midcoast Hall of Fame is located at the Dow's…

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In Bethel, the host Telstar Rebels beat Boothbay, 20-6, in the opening weekend (Sept. 6) of Small Conference Maine 8-man football.

Boothbay's only score occurred on a Shawn Gamage run.…

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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,…

The Locked n Loaded team with their prize-winning 832-pound tuna. From left Bill Clifford, Charlie Mayrer, Nick Morley, Drew Meader, Andrew Morley, and Matt Burnham. Courtesy Sarah Morley.

It was past dark on the open ocean, and Boothbay captain Nicholas Morley and the crew of Locked n Loaded…

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The Boothbay Region High Schoolcross-country team pulled off a strong showing at their first regular meet this season Sept. 4 at Maranacook…

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A new year, a new look.

In a reversal from last season, the Boothbay Region Seahawks used their speed and improved ball movement, as well as a tough defense, against the visiting Dirigo…

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The Boothbay Region High School football game at Telstar (Bethel) on Saturday, Sept. 6 has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. instead of 1 p.m. due to the forecast of afternoon thunderstorms, according…

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The 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge started Aug. 31, with 100 teams competing for over $100,000 in prize money. Fishing ends Sept. 4. These scenes are from Sept. 3. 

As of…

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They may be down in numbers this season, but coach…

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…

Fearsome Foursome

If the mild summer weather wasn't enough to make you smile, this year's Boothbay football team has about 30 more reasons. The 2025 season marks Boothbay's seventh in 8-man football, and this year'…

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Head coach Jax van der Veen, left, and assistant coach Emma van der Veen

Jax van der Veen was the new head coach of the Boothbay Region High School field hockey team in 2024. Inheriting a team which lost seven seniors, she led the Seahawks to a 5-10 record and a…

One perilous road crossing later, a painted turtle gets a photoshoot on the Register lawn. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Register got an unexpected reptilian visitor Friday, Aug. 29. The painted turtle was first spotted crossing Union Street and was ushered safely to the other side by Register employee…

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…

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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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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…

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

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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…

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 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…