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.

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.

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.

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 with help from seven 36er errors in their, 8-3, Maine Senior American Legion baseball win.

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; one of the most scenic Maine paddling race courses, with four miles of moving water meandering through beautiful protected marshes and riverbanks.

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. 

The 63rd Windjammer Days Festival continues today and Saturday! 

Boat America

Learn boating skills from experienced boaters who patrol Midcoast coastal waters from Small Point to Port Clyde.

Maine now requires persons born on after Jan. 1, 1999 in order to operate a boat over 25 hp on inland and coastal waters to have taken the course Boat America, pass an exam, have the state’s Boat America card, and be registered in Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife database. Completing this course satisfies the requirements.

Senior Scramble results June 23

The 2025 Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field season came to a close June 17 as team awards were presented at Boothbay Region High School. The most valuable athletes were Ben Gapski and Rose Campbell.

Most improved were Ross Gaffney and Olivia Rittall. Coaches' awards went to Logan Bourne and Maddie Orchard. Hammer awards went to AJ Crocker and Karen Higgins, who missed the ceremony due to competing in the national championships held in Oregon.