Sports

Treasure Hunt
The treasure hunt winners, from left, are Katherine Sullivan, Cindy Farnham, Jane Stevens, Riley Sullivan, Dan Stevens and Matthew Sullivan. RYAN LEIGHTON/Staff Reporter
Dan Stevens and his treasure hunting brigade found the Ebb Tide token the night of March 26 hidden in Pine Tree Preserve off Route 96.
 
Stevens said it was happenstance they…
Basketball

The Boothbay boys and girls seventh and eighth grade basketball team competed March 22 and 23 at the Medomak Midcoast Madness tournament.

In Boothbay's…

At the Theater
Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, two legendary players for the Red Sox and Yankees (respectively). Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

Opening Day, Monday April 1 at 1:05 p.m., will mark the first pitch of the new baseball season and the latest match up of classic rivalry of the Red Sox versus…

The Boothbay Region Special Olympics basketball team traveled to the University of Maine at Orono Wednesday, March 13 to play in the Central Maine Tournament and Skills Competition…

Junior Yacht Club

Sally Lloyd, Director of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program, has announced that the spring session of the High School Club Sailing Program will begin the week of…

Boothbay Country Club
The Boothbay Country Club. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register

Paul Coulombe, the Southport man who recently bought the Boothbay Country Club, has picked a veteran Maine golf course business to help manage the facility.

Ella finished sixth in both the giant slalom and ladies slalom during the March 15-17 Francis Piches Invitational Championship at Gunstock Mountain in Gilford, N.H. Courtesy of Lester Spear

Another year, another round of the Francis Piches Invitational Championships for the Spear twins.

Eleven-year-olds Ella and Simon Spear, both of…

Merrymeeting Audubon Society, a chapter of Maine Audubon, is offering scholarships to two Maine environmental education camps for summer 2013. Both are residential and full to half…

For a Good Cause
Before giving away 21 new bicycles,Tom Pulkkinen of Bay View Lodge, second from left, explains to parents, grandparents and children about the Bikes for Books program and how it came to be implemented locally during the presentation at the Masonic Hall in East Boothbay on Saturday, March 16. Standing behind Pulkkinen are local Masons, from left, Arthur Richardson, Kim Pinkham and Micheal Leighton.

The Masonic Hall in East Boothbay took on a youthful appearance Saturday, March 16 as 21 boys and girls were each given a shiny new bicycle and a safety helmet.

Midcoast United

Is your child interested in playing soccer this spring? If so, Midcoast United will be fielding three teams from ages 8 to 13 and has openings for training players as well. Games will be…

Ebb Tide Treasure Hunt

It's time to bundle up and head outside for Ebb Tide's ninth annual treasure hunt, happening March 25-29.

To celebrate being in business 38 years, Ebb…

Winter Fun

Another year, another go-round for Ella and Simon Spears at the Francis Piche Invitational Championship at Gunstock Ski Resort in Gilford, N.H.

Southport
Swimmers run into the ocean at Hendrick's Head Beach in Southport March 14. BEN BULKELEY/Boothbay Register

On March 14, 15 swimmers took to the icy water to support local Special Olympians during the Leprechaun Leap. Despite the relatively balmy 35 degrees and approximate 15 mile per hour wind, few…

Boothbay Region High School
Lady Seahawks senior captains Sarah Caron, Alex Clarke and Allison Crocker all received the most valuable player award from coach Tanner Grover. RYAN LEIGHTON/Boothbay Register

Allan Crocker, athletic director at Boothbay Region High School, summed up the 2012-2013 winter sports banquet when he said “I have not come across a season yet…

Boothbay Region YMCA
Participants in the Boothbay Region YMCA's half-day fishing camp.

“Dear Diary, I hope I can go to the Y's summer camp this year. They do such cool things and go on trips. My best friend is going, but her parents are both…

Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary’s 6th Annual Karl’s Kids Fun Day held March 2 at Sugarloaf was a huge success. Karl’s Kids helps kids and teens in Lincoln County…

For a Good Cause

On Friday, March 15 from 5-6:15 p.m., a yoga class will be taught by Wendy Johnson at the Yoga Firm Studio, 137 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. This class is by donation with a…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
In Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' camps, kids explore nature and gardening and have a lot of fun in the process. Courtesy of Erika Huber

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay offers camps for a variety of interests and age groups. Children learn about gardening, wildlife, flowers and trees…

For a Good Cause

Join us in a virtual run on April 14 ... wherever you are ... 1 mile, 5k, or a 10k. The event will be taking place on April 14, but you can choose the place,…

Spelling Bee

Who will walk away with the coveted Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) spelling bee trophy this year? Mark your calendar for Friday, March 22, and be in…

Fishermen's Festival

Pot buoys are available for decorating for the 2013 Fishermen's Festival. The buoys are $5 each and can be picked up at The First bank in Boothbay Harbor. The…

Congratulations

Winslow Elite went 5-0 to win the 39th annual Rotary International junior high girls basketball tournament held March 8-10 at the Boothbay Region Elementary…

Boothbay Region Land Trust

Ocean Point summer residents and Boothbay Region Land Trust members Mike and Nancy Henderek share their love of the region and its natural environment with family members near, far and in the past…

Boothbay Region YMCA

Oceanside of Rockland/Thomaston won the 2013 Boothbay Region YMCA Classic boys basketball tournament held at the Y March 8-10. Oceanside defeated Winthrop, 41-…

Congratulations
Sarah Caron lines up a three-point shot during a game at BRHS in 2012. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region High School Seahawk senior Sarah Caron has always been a focus of concern for conference basketball coaches because she can shoot “the three.”

Southport
Hugh Thompson catches his breath after participating in the 2012 Leprechaun Leap. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

In a tradition that spans back more than a decade, swimmers will take to the chilly waters of the Midcoast to support another group of swimmers.

Central Lincoln County YMCA

The Central Lincoln County YMCA’s competitive gymnastics team under the direction of coach Janice Cormier-Hay and Betsy Lee traveled to Bangor’s Penobscot…

For Your Health
Intro to Cycling class members pedal their way to greater balance and ease of movement in a low impact exercise. The Boothbay Region YMCA class meets each Monday morning at 9:15 for 45 minutes. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

It's 9:15 a.m. and you are checking the height and position of the seat on your cycle. You make the necessary adjustments as your spirited instructor Bill Gruener enters the room. He…

New and Improved
Standing below the YMCA's new scorer's roost are some of the instrumental people in getting the new feature built. From left are, front row: Scott Bennett, Harold Buzzell and Tom Nickerson of Hammond Lumber, Neal Verge; back row: Eddie Crocker, Bill Haney, Jonn Trees and Bob Hasch. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region YMCA puts its new scorer's roost to use for the first time Friday afternoon, March 8 during the opening games of the 34th annual YMCA…

Wildcats Basketball

The local basketball hoopla continues as the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club and Boothbay Region YMCA host their annual double-elimination junior high tournaments Friday through Sunday…

Boothbay Region High School
Board of Directors for the Boothbay Region Community Track are, left to right, Dr. Aqui Alamo, Rich Bosio, Laura Bosio, Liz Giles-Brown, Mame Anthony and Nick Scott. Not pictured are Dana Paolillo, June Giles and Jude Alamo. KATRINA CLARK/Boothbay Register

With spring just around the corner and the Boothbay Region High School’s track and field season starting soon, the Community Track Fundraising Board has been…

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:

On behalf of the players and coaches of the Seahawk basketball team, I would like to thank everyone in the school and community who supported…

Cap’n Fish’s Whale Watch has acquired Boothbay Whale Watch at 22 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor. The vessel, Harbor Princess of Boothbay Whale Watch, will…

New England Forestry

Join the New England Forestry Foundation and consulting forester Sherm Small for a tour of our current timber harvest at Sortwell Memorial Forest on March 14…

Seahawks Basketball
Andrew Hallinan, Anthony DiMauro and Nick Kilgus pressure Trevor Lyford in the fourth quarter. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Seahawks' quest for a second state championship was derailed by the Penquis Valley Patriots on March 2 in Bangor as the Eastern Maine Champs used seven…

Boothbay Region Land Trust
Maria Jenness, Travis Journagan and baby Roy at the Land Trust’s Penny Lake Preserve before an afternoon walk. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register

For Boothbay Harbor residents Maria Jenness and Travis Journagan, both work and play are tied to the natural world. Jenness is stewardship manager for the Maine…

Lift and Lodge Column

I returned to my old haunts a few weeks ago to attend an Eastern Ski Writers meeting at Mount Snow in West Dover, Vermont. My wife, Drew, and our family had…

Seahawks Basketball

When the 2012-13 Boothbay Region High School boys varsity basketball season dawned in November, the team had one goal:

Video: Seahawks Basketball
Seahawks co-captains Ian McConnell and Bob Deetjen raise the gold ball high as the 2001 Seahawks champions celebrate their state title at the Bangor Auditorium.

Ian McConnell and Bob Deetjen know how it feels to lose to Penquis in a state championship game when everything’s on the line. 

LOWELL WATSON with his 2012 Senior Player of the Year Award presented by the Maine State Golf Association. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor's Lowell Watson had a very good year on the links in 2012. So good, he won the 2012 Maine State Golf Association's Senior Player of the Year…

Seahawks Basketball
I.J. Pinkham, seen here being interviewed by Bim Gibson, will take his fifth team to the state championship game. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

When asked about what adding a second state championship to his resume would mean for him, Boothbay Region boys varsity basketball head coach I.J. Pinkham smiled…

Seahawks Basketball

Sign up to take a free bus ride to Bangor for the state championship basketball game and purchase game tickets ($8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors) at…

Seahawks Basketball

When the Seahawks head to Bangor on Saturday, March 2, they’ll be traveling in a large tour bus instead of their regular school bus, thanks to David Winslow and lots of local…

Seahawks Basketball
John Hepburn's leaping ability allows him to get off shots, including this shot over Madison's Dylan Price during last week's tournament game. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Despite his gaudy blocked shots total (roughly one and a half per game), John Hepburn probably can't shake his reputation.

Seahawks Basketball
The Penquis Valley Pirates celebrate their Eastern Class C championship. Courtesy of Joseph Cyr/THE HOULTON PIONEER TIMES

When Boothbay Region and Penquis Valley High School face off at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in Bangor, it won't be for the first time.

Alina Blakesley and teacher Christian Clayton at the Eastern Dancesport Championships

Between February 15 and 17, ballroom dance competitor Alina Blakesley took a sweeping victory in the beginner level competition with first place in 10 dances in…

Seahawks Basketball

Boothbay Region High School Lady Seahawks Sarah Caron and Alex Clarke and Seahawk Anthony DiMauro were chosen to participate at the 25th annual Maine McDonald's…

Seahawks Basketball
The Boothbay Region Seahawks are the 2013 Western Maine Class C champions. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region High School Seakhawks (20-1) won the Western Class C regional championship game February 23 against Waynflete's Flyers (70-52) at the Augusta Civic Center.

The Seahawks…

Seahawks Basketball
The senior captains Allison Crocker, Alex Clarke and Sarah Caron hang out of the school bus windows while parading through Boothbay Harbor, February 21. Courtesy of Hannah Morley

It was 11 p.m., February 21 at the Wiscasset bridge when Deputy Sheriff Brent Barter boarded the Boothbay school bus.

The Lady…

Seahawks Basketball
John Hepburn works hard to get off a shot against Dylan Price. Hepburn scored 20 points to lead Boothbay over Madison. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The Seahawks are now just one win away from having the opportunity to play for their ultimate goal after a 55-43 victory over the Madison Bulldogs in a Western Maine semifinal at the Augusta Civic…