On June 12, as many as 30 youthful bicyclists will pedal into Boothbay Harbor promoting the cause of affordable housing.
Bike and Build combines bicycle touring with assistance to agencies…
Sports
It was a historic win Saturday for the Boothbay Region lacrosse team. The Seahawks defeated the Fryeburg Academy Raiders, 8-7, for the team’s first-ever varsity victory.
Boothbay midfielder…
Wiscasset students could be playing football next fall with the Seahawks of Boothbay Region High School. In a 4-1 vote April 28, the Wiscasset School Committee favored the move.
The lone…
BRHS boys tennis
The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 3-2 win over Winthrop at home.
Match results
#1 singles: Nick Gorey (B) won 6-0, 6-3 vs. Anthony…
BRHS girls tennis
The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team (1-1) lost 5-0 at Winthrop on Friday, April 29.
Match scores
1st singles: MacKenzie Colby (B) 4-6, 4-6 vs. Megan Chamberlain (W)…
Wiscasset Speedway
It was a beautiful spring day Saturday, April 30 and fans flocked to Wiscasset Speedway for Group two opening day. On the schedule were the Strictly Streets, Late Model Sportsman, Kennebec Equipment…
The Boothbay Region High School lacrosse team’s first-ever varsity game got off to a rousing start Wednesday. The Seahawks scored three goals in a three-minute time span near the first half’s end…
Ireland. France. Boston. Maine. Six fabulous vacation packages are up for grabs, in Heartwood’s third annual Vacation Property Raffle. Winning packages also include up to $1,000 cash, to be paid…
The Wiscasset Community Center (W.C.C.) and the American Red Cross are conducting a certified lifeguard course beginning May 16. Upon…
BRHS boys tennis
The Boothbay Region Seahawk boys tennis team won its first match of the season at Wiscasset, 4-1.
Match results
#1 singles: Nick Gorey (B)…
BRHS girls tennis
The Boothbay Region Seahawk girls tennis team got its first win of the season with a 5-0 shutout at home against Wiscasset on Wednesday, April 27.
Match scores
#1 singles: MacKenzie…
Jim Bowden, a lifelong summer resident of Capitol Island, Southport, has signed a multi-year contract with ESPN as a baseball analyst and insider, according to his sons. He will be appearing…
Wiscasset Speedway opened the gates for the first show of the season last Saturday. The stands were packed by show time, and fans enjoyed the spring weather while watching the action on Maine’s…
Unless you have been to Slick's in Boothbay Harbor, and/or know the owners, you might do a double take when…
Discover the Midcoast
The Wilber Preserve in Phippsburg offers a short but highly enjoyable hike to the summit of Cox Head overlooking the Kennebec River and Atkins Bay.
From Route 1 in Bath take the exit for…
On Saturday, April 23, the high school sailing team participated in a scrimmage regatta at Rockland Community Sailing with teams from Camden, Islesboro and Rockland participating. Sailing in dry…
Obtaining a Maine Guide license allows one to lead day and overnight canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding on inland waters, backpacking, hiking,…
When was the last time students just let their inhibitions melt away, flexed their imaginations, and did something just because it was really, really fun? Mt. View…
Experience is likely to play a big part in the Boothbay Region High School’s girls tennis team’s success this season. The Seahawks have four returning players from last year’s line-up which…
The Boothbay Region Baseball Association (BRBA) will be accepting signups up until the first practices are held starting Monday, May 2 for rookie league (ages 7-10) and Tuesday, May 3 for T-ball (…
It all started with a good idea, willing partners, and a $5,000 corporate-sponsored research project. The idea germinated, blossomed, and grew into a $300,000…
Spice up your celebration of spring with an adventure by land and sea exploring the history and mystery of lighthouses in the Boothbay Harbor region on an exclusive tour with The Lady in The Red…
The Boothbay Region Land Trust is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) by adding three islands to their…
Midcoast Conservancy will offer two days of nature exploration, just in time for Earth Day. First, join us…
BRHS boys tennis
The 2016 Seahawk boys tennis team has high aspirations this season. Last year, with an 11-1 regular season record, we lost to Waynflete in the Western Maine playoff semifinals; we aim to go deeper…
BRHS Track & Field
In their first meet of the season, shorthanded and against some stiff competition, the BRHS track teams did exceedingly well.
“I was really impressed with both the boys’ and girls’ teams.…
Track & Field
Tuesday, April 26: At Wiscasset w/Madison, 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3: At Hall-Dale w/Lisbon, Wiscasset & Winthrop, 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10: At Wiscasset…
Citing a lack of participants, Hodgdon Yachts has canceled this year’s Shipyard Cup, the annual super yacht regatta held during the last week of August in Boothbay Harbor. The three-day event was…
Maine Coast Gymnastics traveled to Waterville on April 2 to compete in the team’s first USA Gymnastics Maine State Championship. All seven team…
On Eating and Loving Food
I'm a salt freak. I salt practically everything I eat. And pink is my favorite color. My salt of choice is, of course, pink Himalayan.
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Looking to get back out on some trails after a long winter? Perhaps you're a road runner who's always wanted to try trail running, but weren't sure…
The CLC YMCA and Boothbay Region YMCA Y-Arts and Humanities Director Emily Mirabile is looking forward to another great summer of theater at Camp Knickerbocker. Registration is now open and…
Discover the Midcoast
It’s often been said some of the area’s tallest trees could be found in the woods surrounding the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden.
True or not, there are some pretty enormous…
After a few technical issues, the second episode of “Era Man,” Boothbay’s one and only scripted television production, is finally available online through video hosting site Vimeo. The brainchild…
Looking for an exciting, in-depth boating safety course? Central Lincoln County Adult Education is offering America's Boating Course beginning Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The course…
BRHS track & field
Boothbay Region High School’s track and field team will miss some outstanding athletes this season, most notably…
When Gladney Mckay arrived as a participant in one of Hidden Valley Nature Center’s 4-day timber frame class last spring, she came with no experience but with a…
As winter stubbornly turns to spring and hats and gloves make way for bats and balls, a local group dedicated to the resurrection of youth…
Welcome to the Alewife Run and The Fish Ladder Restoration Festival in Damariscotta Mills! Whether you’re a fan of the alewife migration, a supporter of the Fish Ladder Restoration or just want to…
The CLC YMCA in Damariscotta, in partnership with North Atlantic Gymnastics Academy, will offer a gymnastics camp this summer the week of August 1-5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the CLC YMCA. The fee…
This past weekend the Waterville YMCA gymnastics team hosted the Maine USA Junior Olympic State Championships. Seven teams from around the state (Biddeford, Kennebunk, Rockport, Fairfield,…
In this election year, the Boothbay Region High School community is urging everyone to vote early and vote often for senior Hannah Morley in her quest to win the $5…
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to have Brianna Smith on staff as the crew leader for its summer Youth Conservation Corps. She brings a wealth of…
The Central Lincoln County YMCA, in partnership with the Boothbay Region YMCA, is offering a YMCA Midcoast Lacrosse League for girls and boys, grades 3-8. LAX…
A Wiscasset man plans to run 31 miles to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's disease.
Hunter de Garmo, 36, began running seven years ago to fight drug and alcohol addiction. Now he…
The “Seniors Walk Free at the Y” program has just celebrated its second anniversary. Connie and Ira Machon have been the leaders and role models for this program,…
The Boothbay Region Baseball Association is currently soliciting sign ups tor the 2016 Farm League (T-ball) and Rookie League (Pitching Machine) teams. Boys and girls ages 4-6 (by April 30, 2016)…
After moving out of their shop in Damariscotta in November, Cara and Michael Gaffney have relocated. They took over the new retail space on the street level of 8 Wharf Street, Boothbay Harbor in…
University of Maine at Farmington women’s track and field freshman Morgan Crocker of Boothbay was tabbed as the North Atlantic…
Attention to all Babe Ruth players from Wiscasset and Boothbay: A decision has to be made by Friday, April 8 on whether or not the two towns will be able to field a…
