During the past two weeks, members of the Seahawks' cross-country teams have broken personal records, defended titles, and earned a position high in the Class C rankings as they continue to soar…

The first ever Harbor Fest, held in downtown Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Sept. 29, has received phenomenal reviews. Despite overcast skies and cool temps, hundreds of people came out to enjoy the…

With three games left to play in the season, the Lady Seahawks soccer team may have only one win, but these girls have evolved into a strong, unified force. From goalie Mikayla McFetridge's…

Haitians traditionally eat pumpkin soup (soupe joumou) to bring good luck to their families and businesses, so it is no surprise that two local organizations working to bring…

Participation at the evening cocktail party last Thursday evening was just about perfect. Keep it up gang; there are two more, tonight and next week, before the padlock is in place for the winter…

Amy Goodwin welcomed members to the annual meeting for the last time as the Commodore on August 25, 2012.  Giving a review of her year as Commodore brought back many fond memories of a great year…

Wig wag signaling, tomahawk throwing and blow gun shooting were just three of the many activities that Scout Troop 238 from Southport Island participated in at the 50th Anniversary International…

The nights are getting chilly, the leaves are turning orange and yellow, and the kids are back in school. All signs of autumn. 

But for us, one of the most telling indicators that fall is…

Senior running back Cory Aldecoa scored two second-quarter touchdowns and the Ranger defense held Boothbay to under 150 yards total offense as the Traip Academy football team remained undefeated…

The Boothbay Region High School Club Sailing team was able to wrangle strong winds and claim a third-place finish during the September 15 Blue and Yellow Regatta, hosted by Falmouth High School.…

Sometimes the most special places are hidden right in plain sight. This is the case with Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Penny Lake Preserve, which stretches behind the businesses and homes of…

The Midcoast United soccer club capitalized on the beautiful fall weather last weekend with strong matches at home and away.

On September 23, the…

Come and join Zumba instructor Denise Click in a Zumbatomic class for kids ages four through 12 at Wiscasset Community Center, on Mondays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, and 29 (not Oct. 8,) from…

If you've ever thought about taking a class or two at the Boothbay Region YMCA, there's a free pass waiting for you now through October 6. Pick up your individual pass at the front desk and ask…

For a place considered one of the first settlements of the New World, there isn’t much fanfare for Damariscove Island. 

There is some literature, a museum and lichen-covered foundations of…

“It was luck,” said Gene Eves, owner of the 25-foot sailboat that ended up as an undamaged beach ornament following the wind and rain storm on September 19.

“I was up until 3:30 a.m., just…

The event that began as nothing more than an idea between two people in search of a fresh new draw to the region has metamorphosed into the participation and support of hundreds of community…

Senior tri-captain Sarah Caron scored on a driving shot with 7:14 left in the second overtime period to give Boothbay a 2-1 win over the visiting Dirigo Cougars in field hockey action Tuesday…

The Boothbay Region Seahawks had just picked up a first down and had all the momentum on their side as they were about to go in for the go ahead score when a holding penalty wiped…

The Boothbay Charities Classic held another successful event last weekend, raising an unprecedented $42,000 for Special Olympics Maine. One of the main goals this year was to raise enough money to…

Have you ever heard of geocaching? It’s a form of treasure hunting that combines technology with being outside. All you need is a handheld GPS or a GPS enabled cell phone and some sturdy hiking…

Eighth grader Joey Paolillo and seventh grader Kyle Ames finished first and third, respectively, to lead the Boothbay Region Elementary School boys' cross-country team to victory at a meet held at…

A health issue kept me home last Thursday evening but a report from Greg and Donna Muzzy has indicated that there was a good turnout with abundant delicacies to fatten us up. There will be a few…

A soft plaintive “puwee” echoed in from out over the water as a small group of swift-winged birds, a tad smaller than robins, came zipping in to land on the shore. With their mud-brown backs and…

The Maranacook Black Bears scored two touchdowns late in the second half to break open a close game and they went on to defeat the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks, 30-12, Friday night at…

Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30, on the high school tennis courts, have fun playing the great game of…

The HMS Bounty, the star of “Mutiny on the Bounty” has returned to Boothbay Harbor. The 1962 replica of the historic HMS Bounty will be in the area for approximately…

Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event for adults over 50 years old organized by International Council on Active Aging, will be held from Saturday, Sept. 22 to…

The Boothbay Region Y will host a USTA Free Tennis Play Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Y Field Hoouse from 8 to 10 a.m.

The United States Tennis…

Whether they look happy, spooky, cute, menacing, pretty, or just plain odd, scarecrows are fun to have at home around this time of year; and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens makes it easy to…

It was the 1978 AL East tiebreaker game between baseball’s most heated rivalry: Red Sox vs. Yankees.  

Starting Red Sox pitcher Mike Torrez threw for six innings giving the team a 2-0 edge…

For the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s Rachel Carson exhibit, there are books signed by the author and naturalist.

There are tattered and dog-eared copies of Carson’s opus “Silent Spring…

After a couple of frustrating losses to start the season, the Seahawks football team scored early and often on September 14 as they defeated the Sacopee Valley Hawks 50-0 in South Hiram. 

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The Lady Seahawks soccer team suffered a shut-out game against Wiscasset's Lady Wolverines on September 17, 6-0.

Played under the lights on Sherman Field, the Seahawks tried to maintain…

A sailboat, with its mooring block still attached, rests on the beach at Hendricks Head on Southport Island on Wednesday morning, September 19. High winds and high tide overnight pushed the boat…

The losing streak continues for the Lady Seahawks field hockey team as it dropped to 1-6 this season with losses to the Hall-Dale Bulldogs and Winthrop Ramblers this week.

On Friday,…

The Boothbay Region High School boys and girls cross-country teams held their only home meet of the season on September 12, hosting four other Mountain Valley Conference teams, Hall-Dale, Monmouth…

Soccer

Friday, Sept. 21, at Oceanside 7, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, Home vs. Wiscasset, 3:45 p.m.

Women and the Woods

Women and the Woods is a whole day workshop on October 10, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., which is co-sponsored by MOFGA and Maine Farmland Trust. The…

Cross-Country

Thursday, Sept. 20, At UMA Conference meet, 4:15 p.m.

Field Hockey

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How do you get kids interested in reading?

CLICK (Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids), a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House, has come…

I was not able to attend the Men’s Lunch last week. I had a date with Natalie at the Gregory Wing – sorry guys! Reliable sources inform us that attendance was small but the core was there. 

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Not all Hail Mary passes happen on the gridiron.

Boothbay Region High School's boosters club managed one over Milky Ways and Twix bars in the school…

Not long ago many people referred to them as wild canaries. Maybe some folks still do. We like to call them “potato chip birds.” But the official name given to these little yellow…

On page 20 of the October 2012 issue of Runner's World, Dr. Aquilino Alamo of Boothbay is recognized for his 45-mile run during the 50th annual Windjammer Days held in June.

The Jammers and…

The Boothbay Region High School Seahawks football team won its first game of the season Friday night, Sept. 14 with a 50-0 defeat of the Sacopee Valley Hawks at Hiram. More details to follow. 

Area kids and teens of all ages are invited to the FASCAR Rally at Boothbay Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Children may bring their own Matchbox or Hot Wheels cars, or…

The Boothbay Region High School Seahawks football team won its first game of the season Friday night, Sept. 14 with a 50-0 defeat of the Sacopee Valley Hawks at…

Most sports careers end at high school graduation.

But then there are the sports that stay with you for a lifetime.

Boothbay Region High School Club Sailing team Head Coach Sally Lloyd…

The Midcoast United U9 soccer team lost it first game of the season 2-1 to Yarmouth at the Boothbay Community Ballfield on August 26. Jack Duncan scored Midcoast's goal in the first half. Duncan…