Sports
WMHS boys soccer
The 2026 Wiscasset boys' soccer team is playing in an 8-man league, but in the preseason it's a different story. Wiscasset participated in the Richmond Bobcat Shootout on Aug. 22 and played four games against 11-man squads.
For the Wiscasset girls’ soccer team, it’s a new coach and a new league this fall. The team is moving from eight-woman to the traditional 11-woman game. James Andretta is the new coach. He coached the boys’ program last year. Andretta has coached several of the estimated 21 players who indicated they would play this fall. Andretta previously coached the middle school boys and girls teams and did one year coaching a co-ed squad.
While most short tracks in New England took the weekend off from competition with NASCAR in town, Wiscasset Speedway kept the train rolling on Saturday, hosting a full Group 1 program featuring the T&L Automotive Pro Stocks, Davis Erector G
Even after a lifetime of visiting the “Magic Mile,” the drive into New Hampshire Motor Speedway never gets old. The aura of “Cup Weekend” at NHMS is truly unique as New Hampshire alone isn’t the only region represented.
Senior Scramble Aug. 17 1st (57) Jim Bourque, Anton Lawrence, Bob Bell and Ken Creamer; 2nd (59) Eliot Dailey, John Cook and two guests. Closest to the pin: #2 John Duplisis 3’9”, #8 Ron Newton 5’3”; Long drive, men Ron Newton, women Su Hoffman Wednesday Skins Aug. 19
There was great weather for the 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. We had sunny skies and cool temperatures for the annual running of "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" that benefited Westport Volunteer Fire Department, whose members directed traffic and provided logistical and medical support at the race again this year.
For the Wiscasset boys' 8-man soccer team, it's a new season with a new coach. Shanon Cotta is the new coach, with over 20 years experience in the game.
This past Saturday, Aug. 15 excited fans packed the stands and pit area at Wiscasset Speedway in anticipation for the Group 2 Fan Appreciation Night and the longest distance Late Model race of the year, the Late Model 75.
The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center located at 3 Hall St., Newcastle will be holding their 5k road race on Aug. 22 with sign-in beginning at 8 a.m. We need volunteers to help this event run smoothly and we are sadly under the number of people we need.
Great weather is forecast for the 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race this Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. Sunny skies and cool temperatures are in store for the 21st anniversary running of "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" that will again benefit Westport Volunteer Fire Department, whose members direct traffic and provide logistical and medical support at the race. Last year's race raised $2,500 for the firefighters; over the past 20 years, the race has raised almost $40,000 for the Westport Island firefighters!
While tracks across New England canceled or postponed their racing events on Saturday due to unfavorable weather, Wiscasset Speedway took a chance on the probable window and ultimately won, successfully hosting all Group 1 divisions plus the lightning-fast NEMA Lites and Midgets.
Grab a partner, practice that perfect toss and get ready to send some bags flying for a great cause. Mobius, Inc. will sponsor “A Hole Lotta Good,” a community cornhole tournament, on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Nobleboro Little League Field on Route 1. Organizers are preparing for what promises to be one of Midcoast Maine’s biggest and liveliest cornhole events of the summer. The event is presented by Wicked Cornhole.
Wednesday Skins, Aug. 5 Terry Washburn/George Hall 5; Bob Bell/Dave Clifford 5; Closest to the pin: #2 carryover; #8 Dave Clifford 12’; Long drive: Dave Clifford
As the fall sports season nears, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will offer physicals for student-athletes at its school-based health centers according to the following schedule: Boothbay Regional High School: Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon and Aug. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 207-633-1934 to schedule. Wiscasset Middle High School: Aug. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Aug. 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. Call either 207-563-4014 or 207-633-1934 to schedule.
Saturday, Aug. 1 marked one month since Group 2 divisions hit the track at Wiscasset Speedway due to unfavorable weather conditions but fortunately, it was the perfect night to get back in the groove of things. To make up for lost races, the program included makeup races for both the Late Models and Roadrunners in addition to the flex Carver’s Driving Academy Crown Vics.
Boothbay Railway Village Museum
Boothbay Railway Village Museum will host its highly anticipated annual Children’s Day this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRVM is located at 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. The family-friendly event features a full day of activities across the Museum's historic 4-acre village green. Included with regular Museum admission, attendees can enjoy lawn games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, a water slide, a slip-and-slide, and signature barrel and train rides. Families planning to use the water attractions are encouraged to bring bathing suits and towels.
Wawenock Golf Club in Walpole will mark a full century of golf and community on Saturday, Aug. 1, with a day-long centennial celebration honoring the club's opening on Aug. 11, 1926, and looking ahead to its next hundred years. The club's story began on that August afternoon a century ago, when Murray Shipley stepped to the first tee and sent a true, well-placed opening shot down the fairway — a swing that, in effect, opened Wawenock Golf Club to the community it has served ever since.
The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. "Maine's Best Little 10K Road Race" had a great turnout in 2025 with over 60 runners and more than 15 participants in the "fun walk." It was our biggest turnout in the race's history! The 21st anniversary running of the race will again benefit Westport Volunteer Fire Department, whose members direct traffic and provide logistical and medical support at the race. Over the past 20 years, the race has raised over $37,000 for the Westport Island firefighters!
