The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association will sponsor its 12th annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13 and 14.
A $200 cash…
Sports
The Pemaquid Oyster Festival, Damariscotta’s annual celebration of the working waterfront, marine conservation, and the Pemaquid oyster, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25 from noon to dusk. The…
The Boothbay Region Youth Football League is looking to expand its roster. The league comprised of football players from the Boothbay peninsula is looking to recruit players in grades 1-6 to join…
The Coastal Humane Society is preparing for its 11th annual Paws for a Cause 5K, Walk and Festival at L.L.Bean, taking place Saturday, August 27.…
The captains of the following boats received a bottle of wine
… and these titles of distinction ...
Most…
Saturday, July 30 will be a busy day in Boothbay Harbor, especially for dogs.
That day marks the 4th annual Mutt Scrub, hosted by…
There's a new book coming to town. And it's not just any book — it's the eighth Harry Potter book.
“Harry Potter and the…
In a sign of continued growth for the organization, the Boothbay Region YMCA has named Amy Henderson its new director of child enrichment & family services. Henderson will be directing the…
The only path up the mountain is through hard work. And you can never truly rest.
Days ahead of his Texas sendoff for the Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, David Hughes said that was a…
The week began with nine children taking the plunge into the icy cold water of Cozy Harbor, while instructors and students clapped and cheered their names. We would like to welcome these nine…
There will be a meeting Monday, Aug. 8 for seventh and eighth grade students interested in playing middle school football at Boothbay Region Elementary School. Wiscasset and other Lincoln County…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is proud to announce corporate support of its Summer of Sail activities. Two Admiral level sponsors, Spruce Point Inn and Robinson's Wharf, have supported the events…
Luke's Boat Yard was the kickoff Friday evening hosted by P/C Sandy and Karen Young. Cocktails were served, appetizers were eaten and packets were handed out. A review of the week's cruise was…
The inaugural Maine Summer Adventure Race took place on July 23, offering a full- or half-day of exploration of the woods and lakes around Midcoast Conservancy…
Discover the Midcoast
It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re exploring Dodge Point Preserve in Newcastle for the first time or even for those rediscovering it.
The 500-acre preserve popular with locals and…
Sailboats from all along the Maine coast will converge on the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club this weekend (July 30-31) for the annual GMORA Boothbay Regatta, This is the 42nd consecutive year of this…
Wiscasset Speedway
Last Saturday night marked the anniversary of some important historical events. In 2007, Honda produced the six millionth Civic. The 1996 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team brought home the first gold;…
Newagen Seaside Inn and Linekin Bay Resort were the destinations for a wine-tasting and boat cruise that took place on July 21. The Balmy Days transported…
The Boothbay Region Lobster Jam tournament will wrap up the summer basketball season on July 29-30 with 16 competing for the championship. The Boothbay Region girls basketball program is hosting…
It is time for Kennebec Estuary Land Trust's (KELT) most popular summertime event on Wednesday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club in West Boothbay Harbor will host the schooner America during her East Coast Tour on Friday, August 12.…
The Great Falls Balloon Festival will host its 24th annual celebration Aug. 19-21 at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston and Festival Plaza in Auburn. The mission of this annual community event…
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announces that the Maine Principals’ Association has awarded MPBN the television broadcast and streaming rights to the boys’ and girls’ State Finals…
On Saturday, August 20, the Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation will be holding its inaugural run to honor our fallen military heroes starting and ending at Brunswick Recreation Center in…
The Southport Fair has been going for 41 years. And it's still going strong.
The fair and and luncheon took place this year, as it has for the past 40, at the Southport United Methodist…
Over the last two weeks in Cozy Harbor, sailors have experienced a variety of weather conditions, including heavy winds, pea soup fog, storm waves,…
Activities at the club are in full swing with lots of participation in the sponsored events. Thank you to Jack Bauman for overseeing the wine tasting event last Saturday evening. If you check your…
On Eating and Loving Food
Who doesn’t covet a raw oyster?
Me.
So far I’ve only written about foods I love, or at least like: good sandwiches, pizza, biscuits, chocolate cream pie, popovers, chocolate bread…
Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
If it seems like you are seeing a lot more bald eagles in Lincoln County, it’s not your imagination.
Not that long ago, a bald eagle sighting was cause for excited comment. Today it’s almost…
Another sun-filled and action-packed week drew to a close Friday, July 15 at the Boothbay Sea and Science…
Lucia Droby lives in a veritable garden of wonders. Her home, on Pleasant Street in Wiscasset, looks out over a courtyard full of delightful garden accessories, some old, some new, a variety of…
Wiscasset Speedway
If you ever want to see what dedication looks like, visit the pits at Wiscasset Speedway during the summertime. Although temperatures on Saturday afternoon reached into the eighties, the…
A Pennsylvania family sure has a fishing story to tell you about. On July 6, sixteen members of the Redfield family from Doylestown, Pennsylvania hooked 1,372 mackerel in 90 minutes. The family…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club will host the first of a two race Classic Boat series on Friday, July 22 in the waters of the outer harbor. The race is for traditional full keel sailboat designs…
If you drove by Knickercane Island on July 13 you might have seen several people standing at easels, painting.
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Southport Central School was the setting for the first ever kids' carnival. On July 13, more than 100 children, with parents in tow, went to the school for fun, food, games and activities.
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If you’ve noticed swarms of people staring and waving their smartphones at imaginary objects in Boothbay Harbor lately, you’re not alone. No, it’s not a case of mass hysteria but rather Pokemon Go…
Hodgdon Yachts Services is excited to announce that gas and diesel fuel are now available for purchase at Hodgdon Marina (formerly…
A kayak race took place on July 2. It started at the Sherman Lake rest area on Route 1 in Newcastle, and wrapped up 6.5 miles down the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset Harbor.
Organized by Scott…
Midcoast Conservancy
Join the experts on Thursday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a workshop on Women and Our Woods, an informative and interactive program dedicated to empowering…
The commodores and the dining room committee have struck gold! Last Thursday it was announced that James Bennett IV has been…
On Eating and Loving Food
OK guys, I’m going to apologize before I even start this week because what I’m about to tell you could ruin your resolve to lose weight for your summer attire. Be forewarned.
This one is a…
Ellie Logan is going for the gold again. The two-time Olympic gold medalist is part of the U.S. women’s rowing team for the third time. She is one of an estimated 10,500 athletes representing 206…
As part of a now summer tradition, the Boothbay Region YMCA Annual Fund Drive will kick off this week with the mailing of over 700 letters to current and prospective supporters. This year’s…
Dresden held its 11th annual Summerfest on Sunday, July 10 during a midday break between rain showers that kept many fairgoers away. The event was held at the Pownalborough Courthouse.
A…
Emergency responders rescued four people after a 23-foot Sea Ox skiff struck rocks nearshore at Spruce Point just after midnight on July 9.
Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Bob Hasch said police…
“Three, two, one, jump!” yelled the students and instructors of the Southport Junior Sailing Program as the newcomers left the dock and hit the icy water. The…
A new Open Mic begins Friday, July 8 at the St. George River Cafe in Warren with featured performing group, Meteora. This open mic/concert series will be offered on the second Friday of each month…
