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, Maine. The forecast is for clear skies and temperature in the high 60's - perfect running weather for "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race!"

We had a great turnout for the run in 2024 with over 50 runners and more than 10 participants in the "fun walk."  

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 individuals over 40 years old, have made lifelong contributions to youth through sports in their communities in the Midcoast area - need not have been born or attended school in the Midcoast area - and have demonstrated exemplary character and behavior.

Senior Scramble results, Aug. 4

1st place (58): Kim Pinkham, Ray St Pierre, Bruce Rafnel; 2nd place (61, by match of cards): Dan Pomerleau, Ken Creamer, Kathy Sproul, Keith Sproul; 3rd place (61): Mark Hallowell, Judy Seigfried, Carl Siegfried, Deb Myers. Closet to the pins, #2 Lynn Pierce 19' 10"; #8 Carl Siegfried 4' 10". Long drives: men, Terry Washburn; women, Deb Myers

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, Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with steam and barrel train rides, waterslides, a scavenger hunt, transportation dig, games and activities for all ages - get a temporary tattoo. Meet Willow the owl at the Pollination Station  Festivities are included with museum admission and members are free.  Lunch options will be available for…

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.