Boothbay Harbor served up another perfect lobster roll on July 27 as about 200 racers convened on Townsend Avenue under sunny skies for the fourth annual Lobster Roll 5K race.…

The night of July 25, Mark Murphy had just finished playing in his soccer league near Albany, New York, and was in line at a Burger King drive-through with his son…

Over the 44 years since Wilford Cronk opened his Wiscasset Speedway in 1969 for its first season of racing, the place has gone through a number of hands and name…

If you favor a vegetable garden with perfectly straight, weedless rows or flower beds where each individual plant is set off elegantly in its own space, you probably won’t find…

Boothbay Region YMCA Summer Camps Week of July 29: Critter Camp for 3-4-year-olds, Scamper Camp for children entering Kindergarten in the fall, Camp Knickerbocker…

The West Woods and Morris Farm trail system has been recently updated with trail kiosks at each entrance and trail posts at each intersection in order to facilitate trail use.

These…

The Lady Seahawks basketball program hosted the third annual Boothbay Lobster Jam on July 19 and 20. Teams competing included Boothbay, Cape Elizabeth, Cheverus,…

With five holes-in-one this season at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club, head golf professional Chad Penman said the club's average is better than what is recorded…

Like moths to a flame, people flock to Maine's waters when the weather is warm.

But they aren't alone.

Phil Averill, a retired marine biologist and coastal educator spoke Friday at…

Wiscasset Speedway will present a special race program on Saturday, July 27, celebrating the 44th birthday of Maine's fastest track.

The race program will…

The fourth annual Boothbay Harbor Lobster Roll 5k is taking place this Saturday, July 27 at 8 a.m. If you didn’t get a chance to preregister, don’t worry. …

Artists, music, crafts and stunningly unique shops are all part of the July Art Walk in Wiscasset on Thursday, July 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to Wiscasset’s galleries (Wiscasset Bay Gallery…

The pilots of the Maine Aeronautics Association do more than…

The Boothbay Region YMCA is still in need of volunteers for the fundraising Color Me Rad 5k road race on August 24 in Brunswick. The YMCA, which receives some proceeds from the…

It was in a pumpkin boat on the Damariscotta River that Buzz Pinkham finally understood the appeal of Mark Twain.

Pinkham, owner of Pinkham's Plantation and “co-instigator” of Damariscotta's…

The ninth annual Westport Island Shore Run 10k Road Race will be held Sunday, August 18 beginning at 9 a.m., on bridge-accessible Westport Island. This exciting race will be run on…

Congratulations, you made it to vacation.

But your hotel doesn't have Wi-Fi, the pool is closed and the kids won't stop complaining that they're bored…

Boothbay Region YMCA Summer Camps, week of July 22: Critter Camp for 3-4-year-olds, Scamper Camp for children entering Kindergarten in the fall, Camp Knickerbocker Day Camp, Y ARTS…

A traveling trophy (passed on to winners each year) and a gift certificate for a local restaurant will be awarded to the winners of this year’s Lobster Roll 5k Workplace Challenge…

To the rest of the world, Taryn Friedman is a business owner bent on spurring children's interest in science.

But to a classroom full of youngsters,…

With summer in full swing, the time has come to comb the beaches.

Beachcombers' Rest Nature Center at Pemaquid Beach Park opened July 16 for its 10th…

The staples of the annual Orne’s Candy Store Rock Skipping contest were all in place on July 13 for the 10th skipping of the rocks in Boothbay Harbor: perfect weather, enthusiastic…

July 13 was bright and sunny as the race cars hit the track for five exciting feature races that included Super Stock, New England 4-Cylinder Pro Stock, Pro Stock, Thunder 4’s, and…

Healthy Kids' ninth annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle, Walk and Fun Run on July 13 was a huge success with over 275 participants braving the heat. The race, sponsored by Renys…

Can your dog carry a hot dog in his mouth without eating it? Would he (and you) like to be in a pooch parade?

Any bidders on an L.L.Bean kayak? An…

Rupert Neily will be holding two more “Rupert's Rambles” this summer. All are invited to join him on these walks. 

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Over the past 33 years, Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) supporters, volunteers and staff have worked with land owners to create a network of preserves (22 in number now) offering…

The 2013 sailing season has begun at the SJYCSF. Monday morning, July 1 was foggy as the new sailors prepared to take their swim test. Despite the foggy conditions a crowd of…

Summer with The Theater Project means theater camps for kids.

The first Young People's Theater Camp production of the summer is “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” onstage July 19, 20 and 21…

Sick of melting? With warm weather back with a vengeance, it's time to finally break out the swim trunks and pool noodles.

Below is a list of places to…

Does Daisy the pig like to read? You can find out on Saturday, July 13 at the ninth annual Books in Boothbay: Maine’s Summer Book Fair. The fair is being held at the Boothbay Railway Village from…

The National Weather Service in Gray has announced that strong thunderstorms are approaching Lincoln County from the west. Heavy rainfall may be expected, with local ponding in streets and low-…

This past weekend, nine young ladies from the Boothbay Region competed at Maine Gold Rush, a basketball team camp held at Colby College.

The team…

Midcoast United soccer club traveled to Portland to watch the Portland Phoenix face the Western Massachusetts Pioneers on July 6.

But Midcoast did…

It had to be one of hottest parties ever put on by Boothbay Region Land Trust. Despite a sweltering 90 F heatwave, hungry hikers trickled through Penny Lake Preserve, lured by the…

It was a bright, warm evening at Wiscasset Speedway last Saturday, July 6. The Amsoil Nelcar Legends made a third appearance out of four scheduled this season. Also on the roster…

Midcoast United Soccer Club is joining with Seacoast United Maine to offer four sessions of soccer summer camp at the Harold B. Clifford Park in Boothbay this year.  …

After taking top honors in 2012 for the 10th running of the annual Shipyard Cup regatta, hometown favorite Schehrezade will be returning to defend the Cup…

Boothbay Region YMCA Summer Camps, week of July 15: Critter Camp for 3-4-year-olds; Scamper Camp for children entering Kindergarten in the fall; Camp Knickerbocker Day Camp; Y-Arts…

The first ever Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT) Volksmarch and Grill Party on July 6 was a lot of fun, in spite of the heat and humidity. Participants had an opportunity to hike…

Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) hiking trails, waterfront access and environmental education are available year-round, free of charge. In order to keep these community…

A study by the University of Maine’s School of Economics included 500 hours of fieldwork and surveys of both visitors to the Boothbay region and local residents. It showed 63,832…

Rock skipping enthusiasts should mark their calendars for the 10th annual International Rock Skipping Contest, taking place this summer on Saturday, July 13 – one…

Neither rain nor fog will keep die hard sailors from racing and this was the case at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club on June 29.

Ten boats in three…

Come down to Two Salty Dogs in Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 5 to wish one of our salty dogs, Auggie, a happy second birthday. Kids, adults and dogs are all invited.

Will the sun finally shine this week for the Boothbay Civic Association’s Fourth of July celebration on the Boothbay Common? Let's hope so.

The event…

It appears that Mother Nature will suspend her fireworks show and allow the region to enjoy some of its own.

NOAA is reporting Thursday night to be…

Which United States President first spoke of a government of the people, by the people, for the people?

The capital of the U.S. is Washington, D.C.…

When Forrest Faulkingham checks the forecast before taking a fishing client out of Wiscasset Harbor, he isn't just determining whether or not to bring rain gear.