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Garbers ‘Own’ the Dirt Fast Track

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The Garbers’ 1979 jet-black Jeep toes the line at the red light. The trans-brake is set and with a push of a button, the 700-horsepower engine rumbles to life. With a flip of a switch, nitrous oxide trickles into the carburetor to boost the motor’s output to over 1,000 horsepower. The gas pedal is pushed to the floor and the driver’s heart pumps in frantic anticipation. When the light flicks green, the trans-brake is snapped off and the Jeep roars down the dirt track, debris flying in its wake, covering the 300-foot track in just 3.68 seconds.

Lincoln 9&10 Baseball All-Stars Split Games

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Lincoln County 9&10 Little League all-stars defeated Five Town 15-5 in five innings Friday in Waldoboro. Waldo County defeated Lincoln County 9&10 baseball all-stars 11-1 on Monday.

Bristol Lions Golf Tournament

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Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will offer a 2015 Jeep Cherokee as the prize for hitting a hole-in-one on hole three at the seventh annual Bristol Area Lions Golf Tournament.

Waldoboro Co-Ed Softball Informational Meeting

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Planning for the 2015 season of the Waldoboro Recreation Department’s Adult Co-ed Softball League has begun. An informational meeting for all returning and prospective team captains will be held Monday, Aug. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Waldoboro town office.

One pitch softball tournament

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The Medomak Valley Boosters will be hosting their first annual one pitch softball tournament on Sat., Aug 8. There is a 10 team limit in the double elimination tournament. Waldoboro adult coed softball rules apply during the tournament.

Osier Memorial 5K Boosts Scholarship Fund

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The first annual Dustin Osier Memorial 5K, held at Medomak Valley High School Saturday morning, was a great success, with 49 walkers and runners participating.

Midcoast 14’s Win Area 2 Babe Ruth Tournament, Head to States

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Midcoast 14 Babe Ruth all-stars defeated Scarborough 13-2 in five innings on July 10 in Thomaston in their first game of the playoffs. Midcoast lost to Scarborough 12-6 in their second game of the playoffs. Scarborough’s win forced a second game for the Babe Ruth regional championship. Midcoast defeated Scarborough in the championship game 10-8 to advance to the state tournament.

Waldoboro Disc Golf Course Expands, Adds Features

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The disc golf course at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro started off last year with just nine holes, but as of this past spring, the field and woodland course includes a full 18 holes and spans just under 4,900 feet.

Oliver and Plourde Take Fourth

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Malcolm Oliver and Bailey Plourde tied for fourth in the Maine Golf Association’s mixed championships on July 12 at the Boothbay Region Country Club.


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