Teens to Trails kicked off its Winter Outdoors Series at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on January 11, with a Day of Outdoor Play. Students and teachers from six schools enjoyed activities ranging from fat tire biking to shelter building, pizza making to ice skating. The schools are all part of Teens to Trails, an organization helping Maine’s middle and high schools offer Outdoor Clubs as a way for students to enjoy…

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is looking for a few hale and hearty folks, who love sharing their joy for nature, to assist with education programs and events. Volunteers are needed to maintain an outdoor fire and serve hot cocoa to participants at weekend pop-up sledding events. 

The Coast Guard Academy’s women’s basketball team, the Bears, visited Boothbay Harbor on a snowy Saturday afternoon, Jan. 11, en route to an away game at Maine Maritime Academy. The team’s 14 players and two coaches were greeted at the Boothbay Harbor Coast Guard Station (BHCGS) where they received a tour of the facilities and spoke with active service members about their roles in the Coast Guard. Snow cut their tour of the harbor short, but the team enjoyed the footbridge before heading to the…

Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hikers can enjoy a crisp evening illuminated by the glow of the Wolf Moon, named after the howling of hungry wolves lamenting the scarcity of food in midwinter, and discover a new way of being in the woods. At night, sounds become more pronounced; the group will listen for owls and the rustling of nighttime foragers along the trail.…

During school vacation in February, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is offering a three-day session of camp at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta for those who enjoy outdoor adventures such as exploring the outdoors, learning about wildlife, playing games, and building snow creatures. Vacation Camp runs from Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 18-20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Salt Bay Farm is a favorite local destination for sledding. The big hill behind the parking lot offers a long, fast descent to those with a taste for speed, while the gentler hill behind the farmhouse is just right for a milder ride.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a gentle winter walk at Pemaquid Pond Preserve in Bremen from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11.  

The wooded trail is mostly flat, and culminates at a lovely lookout on Pemaquid Pond. On the way, Gladu will point out animal tracks and signs of Maine mammals such as snowshoe hare, porcupine, weasel, white-tailed deer, and fox. 

To say Boothbay Region High School's first indoor track meet of the season went well is an understatement. At the Dec. 20 meet in Gorham, Seahawk athletes placed top five in 12 events, five studentsqualified for the state championships in 10 total events, and the Seahawks broke five school records.

The Seahawks indoor track team has high hopes this year thanks to the returning athletes and influx of fresh faces that bolster a robust roster. Coach Nick Scott said the season is off to a “tremendous start,” partly thanks to the over 30 students that make up the largest team ever.  

Midcoast Conservancy is providing affordable, quality cross-country ski leases of high quality skis, boots, and poles for kids and adults. After being sized for the gear at one of three fitting sessions, skiers keep their gear for as long as the snow lasts, so they can ski on great equipment wherever and whenever they want. 

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.

The trail at Keyes Woods Preserve follows a meandering route through the forest, along a hemlock-shaded stream and down to the shores of the Pemaquid River. Gladu will offer tips on identifying trees in winter and point out signs of animals preparing for winter.

Former Boothbay Region High School standout basketball player, Bobby Deetjen of Boothbay Harbor, was recently inducted into the University of Maine at Farmington Hall of Fame. He and four others were honored at a ceremony on Nov. 22 at UMF.

Now that the trees are bare, and some mornings start off frostily, Midcoast Conservancy is offering a variety of ways to explore the changing landscape and light at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson.

Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, communityorganizers invite all ages to join the 2024 Boothbay Region Turkey Trot at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS).  

The Wiscasset Wolverines will host the Boothbay Region Seahawks and other boys and girls basketball teams at the second annual Turkey Tip-Off tournament on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23.

Games will be played at Wiscasset Middle High School (WMHS) and Wiscasset Community Center (WCC). Each team is guaranteed two games. The games will be two 20-minute halves and the time will stop during the last two minutes of each half on any infractions.

Admission will be $6 per person. Those 12…

When Fred Wilson planted spruce trees on his farm in western Massachusetts, he likely did not picture what would become of them. Decades later, a particularly robust specimen was crafted into the main mast for a 38-foot sailboat handmade by his great grandson whose journey has made him an internet celebrity.

The Boothbay Seahawks presented six individuals awards Nov. 6 during their season-ending 8-man football ceremony. The following players were recognized for their outstanding performance: Griffin Yereance, Lineman of the Year; Shawn Gamage, Coach's Award; Tyson French, Offensive Player of the Year; Maddox Cusumano, Most Valuable Player; and Aidric Canada, Defensive Player of the Year. 

In celebration of national “Take a Hike” day, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. 

Taking a leisurely pace through the rolling hayfields alongside Great Salt Bay, the group will visit ancient shell middens, look for late migratory birds, and visit the salt marsh in hopes of spotting signs of mink and other wildlife.

The Seahawks flew through the Mountain Valley Conference (MVC) championship cross-country course Oct. 19 at University of Maine Augusta. Boothbay won both team events and Karen Higgins, voted conference Runner of the Year, took first place in the girls race. The win seals the girls’ MVC dominance, as they left the conference season undefeated.   

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) celebrated Homecoming 2024 Oct. 15-19 with class competitions and community activities. Throughout the short school week, students participated in themed dress-up days, a pep rally, grade-level competitions, sports events and a bonfire. Thursday night’s Homecoming parade began at 5:45, making a lap from the high school and through the harbor. The week culminated in a Homecoming dance Saturday night at Boothbay Railway Village.