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

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.

Over 2,000 fans packed the Wiscasset Speedway grounds on Saturday evening, July 26 for one of the biggest races of the summer: the $1,500-to-win Ward and Sons Builders Super Street 100.

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 tournament, Boothbay lost to No. 1 seed Roderick-Crosby Post 28 of Farmington on July 26, 6-2. On July 27, the 36ers were eliminated by the Central Maine Hurricanes, 10-4. 

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 22. Needless to say, Boothbay advanced to the state tournament with a 24-2 victory in Boothbay Harbor. The 36ers will play No. 1 seed Roderick-Crosby (Farmington) 13-1 on Saturday, July 26 at 4:30 p.m. at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor in the state's double elimination tournament.

Boothbay scored nine in the second inning. Four…

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 barbecue, fresh corn on the cob, hot dogs and french fries; ice cream, homemade pies, pastries, and fudge.

The craft booth and trash and treasures will open at 9 a.m.  Live music by Debbie Myers and Redneck Rodeo 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and No Spring Chickens from 1 to 4 p.m.

Although the regular season is long over, two Seahawks earned their place on the national stage this summer. Rising junior Karen Higgins and rising senior Ross Gaffney both competed in national outdoor track competitions in June.   

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 fell to 8-4 in the Maine State American Legion standings.

Against Central Maine, Boothbay fell behind 9-0 by allowing five unearned runs. Central Maine scored two in the first, two in the second, three in the third and two more in the fourth. Central Maine was aided by three Boothbay errors.

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.

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. Those being inducted this year are; Donald Brewer, Rachel Cool, Tom Fifield (posthumous), Frank McGrady, Dean Shea (posthumous), Katie Sibley, William Tompkins and Dana Verrill.

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 Team came to Boothbay Harbor for some rest. They arrived over the weekend and left Wednesday, July 16 off to Newport, Rhode Island, for their next series of races. 

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 dates: 

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, hosting a full Group 1 racing program.

An activity for both land and boat spectators is coming to Boothbay Harbor on July 19 and 20 with a parade of racing vessels at 10 a.m. on the morning of July 20. As part of the Regatta Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge that is supported by sponsors from the local maritime industry and other local businesses, this year’s regatta has generated strong community interest.

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 baseball action. 

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, three-point shoot out, tournament championship, Player of the Game awards.

Venues: Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) - 236 Townsend Ave./Route 27, Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) - 238 Townsend Ave./Route 27, Boothbay Harbor (behind the BRHS).

Lobster Jam schedule

After another unfortunate rainout last weekend, Wiscasset Speedway was able to get the ball rolling again on Saturday, July 5 with an action-packed group 2 program featuring the T&L Automotive Modifieds, Portland Glass Strictly Streets, Dale’s Cash Fuel Roadrunners and the visiting Wicked Good Vintage Racers.

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 hit, a double by Kyle Palleschi, and errors led to six runs (one earned) before recording an out. Finn Harkins pitched seven innings in relief. He allowed two unearned runs on five hits and struck out six and walked none. 

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 Maine at the Games, which will take place June 19-26, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.