Wiscasset’s waterfront festival, Schoonerfest, will provide a day of free dockside fun this Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon until nightfall, concluding with a fireworks display over the Sheepscot…
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Kids are back in school, the temperature outside is beginning to cool down and the leaves on the trees are beginning to change. Fall is quickly approaching and unfortunately for race…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s fall hikes kick off on Saturday, Sept. 21 with a walk along the River~Link Trail in Newcastle and Edgecomb from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The old farm roads and…
Wiscasset Speedway returned to action Saturday evening with a regular points program sponsored by Islebrook Village of Wiscasset for its Group 1 divisions and coming off the busy…
The nip of fall is sneaking into the morning air and that means Race Through the Woods must be coming soon! Register now for Midcoast Conservancy’s 13th annual Race Through the Woods…
After a pause in 2023, Schoonerfest has been reinvented as a one-day event to celebrate the Wiscasset waterfront. We’ll showcase schooners, tall ships and other watercraft, along with food, live…
The gray sky held on for parts of Saturday on the Midcoast, but the dry stretch continued, making a fine morning to visit or work along Wiscasset’s waterfront.
Labor Day Weekend is home to the biggest Pro Stock race of the season at Wiscasset Speedway:…
What began as a passion for figure skating led an East Boothbay man all the way to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Elliot Schwartz, 57, began figure skating as an MIT (Massachusetts Institute of…
With the coming of autumn, September typically brings some very comfortable hiking weather. To make the most of that, consider joining the Midcoast Conservancy’s Wednesday Wander on Sept. 4…
The last weekend in August is widely known as the biggest race weekend of the summer in Maine. Even with the hustle and bustle going on at other local short tracks in the area, Wiscasset Speedway…
On Thursday, Aug. 23, Hearty Roots (HR) hosted a gathering on its newly acquired Bremen property to honor the land, express gratitude and appreciation…
The weather was cool and only a sprinkling of rain greeted the participants of the 19th annual Westport Island…
If you have never experienced the grandeur of the Schmid Preserve, or if you want to learn about about the ways of homesteading and farming in early Maine, here is your opportunity!
On…
With other local short tracks taking the weekend off, Wiscasset Speedway saw an increased number of drivers in the pits and fans in the stands on Saturday as they hosted…
Registration is still open for the 19th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race that will take place Sunday, Aug. 18 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine. "Maine's Best Little 10K…
Bristol Parks and Recreation’s fourth annual Pemaquid Beach Triathlon fundraiser will take place this year on Sunday, Aug. 25. The money raised is earmarked for the construction of a playground at…
Wet weather was initially in the forecast for Saturday, threatening Wiscasset Speedway’s plans…
Get ready for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit at the 4th annual Boothbay Cornhole Classic, a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Maine and the Bath Area Family YMCA…
Following a couple of busy weeks at the track, Wiscasset Speedway slowed the pace this weekend as they hosted a standard…
Beginning Friday, Aug. 9, a new Maine law goes into place that prohibits the operation of a motorboat engaged in a wakesurfing activity in less than 15 feet of water or within 300 feet of the…
The Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame announces their Induction Class for 2024. Seven individuals from the midcoast area will be honored at the 17th annual Induction Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the…
Yoga instructor and past triathlon participant Sarah Anne Plummer is organizing a swim clinic for triathletes at Pemaquid Beach Park from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.
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Saturday was a special day at Wiscasset Speedway as they were celebrating an event that only comes around once a year: their birthday! On top of celebrating 55 years of the speedway,…
It seems like everyone is fascinated by wild mushrooms, from foraging and eating, to medicinal use and the use of psychedelics to improve learning and address depression. The only thing standing…
With clear skies above and no rain on the horizon, it was the picture-perfect day for some racing on Maine’s Coast on Saturday. Wiscasset Speedway took full advantage of the weather,…
Basketball players in grades 2 through 8 are invited to sign up for the Boothbay Region Seahawks Summer Basketball Camp which will be held at the Boothbay Region YMCA July 29-Aug. 1. The camp will…
After battling the weather for nearly a month, Wiscasset Speedway was finally able to get in a full program on Saturday night as they hosted all Group 1 divisions plus the…
Thunder may have stopped the fun on June 30 but the Sheepscot Knotweed Project is trying again! Everyone is invited to grab their tube and join the…
With rain plaguing the Northeast every weekend, it’s safe to say that June has not been too kind to race fans. Wiscasset Speedway was hoping for brighter skies for Saturday’s $3,000 to…
The town of Edgecomb celebrated the halfway point of its year-long Semiquincentennial with a rain-drenched road race on Saturday, June 22. More than 50 runners braved the weather to participate in…
Chewonki alumni and friends, join us for a rare treat: Two full summer days where beautiful Chewonki Neck is all yours! On Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17, the downtime between camp…
Lincoln Theater
The first ever documentary on Maine wildlife, filmed and produced in Maine, premieres a Damariscotta's historic Lincoln Theater Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. This film is gorgeous and not to be…
Schmid Preserve Advisory Board
The Schmid Preserve Advisory Board presented Bob Leone, past Schmid Advisory Board chairman, with two trail signs made by Joe McSwain, to recognize his trail design and construction on the Schmid…
The Boothbay 36ers faced a tough pitcher in Riverking hurler Silas Tibbetts June 17 as they managed one run on three hits and struck out 13 times in a 5-1 loss to Skowhegan. This is the 36ers’…
The Boothbay/Wiscasset girls’ track and field team had 14 athletes earn a varsity letter this spring. The team’s top scorer was Karen Higgins with 167 points in eight meets. Rose Campbell was…
Registration is open for the 19th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race that will take place Sunday, Aug. 18 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine. "Maine's Best Little 10K Road…
Josh Miller and Lisa Smith got involved in coaching softball for the same reason: It was for their children.
“Softball…
To honor Edgecomb’s 250th birthday, the Schmid Preserve is offering an interesting new tour that invites visitors to learn about Edgecomb’s history by exploring remnants of the lost community at…
Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races
According to the Complete Guide to Lobster Boat Racing, the first organized Maine races were held in 1964. Sixty years later, we are counting down the days for the race that kicks off the season…
At 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, about 75 paddlers departed Glidden Point Oyster Farm on a five-mile route to Damariscotta Town Landing for Hearty Roots’ (HR…
You may have seen a display at a marina, town office, or boating supply store and wondered what it was all about. The U.S. Coast Guard must assume a vessel found adrift with no one aboard…
62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
The 62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days shifts into high gear Sunday, June 23 with sailboat racing, the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet; and Boothbay's Got Talent, where local youth ages 7-18…
The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys track & field team competed against 36 other teams June 1 at the Maine State C Championship at St. Joseph’s College in Standish. The team had seven members…
The Boothbay/Wiscasset girls’ track & field team finished 16th out of 32 teams June 1 during the Maine Class C State Championship at St. Joseph’s College in Standish. The team scored 15 points…
This Saturday, June 8, rally a couple of friends for a very fun paddle on the Damariscotta River, starting at Glidden Point Oyster Farm and finishing off at the Shuck Station, where a private…
The two brightest stars in this spring’s Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field’s constellation were senior Austin Trask and freshman Karen Higgins. The two were named most valuable players for the…
Wormfest rolls out on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Railroad Avenue, Wiscasset; wiscassetwormfest.com lists the schedule for this one-day, first-time…
With three morning hikes in June, the Midcoast Conservancy’s seasonal hiking series of “Wednesday Wanders” and “Saturday Saunters” is in full swing, offering opportunities to enjoy nature in Alna…
The Boothbay/Wiscasset boys’ track & field team finished seventh May 23 at the Mountain Valley Conference Track & Field Championships at Lisbon High School. The host, Lisbon Greyhounds,…
