Town of Damariscotta, Maine

08/03/2026

Everyone knows that the best cure for rainy day blues is a community meeting! Join the Town of Damariscotta, Town of Newcastle, Maine, and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust at 6pm TONIGHT, at Inn Along the Way, to hear more about three new housing opportunities. There will be food, concept designs, and plenty of time for questions and conversation. Hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

UPDATE: Both lanes of traffic have now opened up again. Please continue to use caution in the area as cruise are still on scene. Thank you all for your cooperation.

Due to an active structure fire, please avoid Route One in Damariscotta in the area of Hannaford and Chasse Marine. Updates will be posted as available. Thank you for your patience.

07/27/2026

PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Come learn about new housing opportunities in the Twin Villages! Join us, the Town of Newcastle, Maine, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and developer Sevee and Maher to learn more about the workforce housing and first-responder housing concepts that are currently underway.

The sites that are under design include:

Damariscotta Fire Station
Newcastle Fire Station
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust (intersection of Church St/Main St)

Join us at 6pm on August 3rd at Inn Along the Way. All are welcome!

07/21/2026

It's early... but we appear to be back online this morning!! 🤞🤞🤞

07/20/2026

Not sure how many will see this- BUT the Town Office currently has spotty to no internet service. Since the MAJORITY of town office services rely on the internet… we are significantly limited in what we can accomplish this morning. Tidewater is aware of the issue, it is widespread and there is no estimated return. Please call the office at (207) 563-5168 before you come in. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

07/11/2026

The next Select Board meeting is July 15th at 5:30 PM. Come learn more about the proposed culvert replacement on Church St at Castner Brook. Check out the agenda and items to be discussed in more detail at the town website. https://www.damariscotta.maine.gov/AgendaCenter/Select-Board-6/? -195

07/08/2026

Are you interested in joining Tax Club? The application is open until July 31st. For more information and to access the application, check out our website: https://damariscotta.maine.gov/356/2027-Tax-Club-Information-and-Applicatio

07/01/2026

Biscay Beach! The water test shows the water is safe to swim in. Have fun. Be safe. Act Responsibly.

We have re-tested Biscay Beach, and the sample came back clear of bacterial contamination. All three swim beaches monitored by Coastal Rivers (Biscay Beach, Bristol Mills and Pemaquid Beach) are safe to swim.
For more information about our swim beach monitoring program, please check out our website: https://www.coastalrivers.org/events/community-science/swim-beach-and-cyanobacteria-monitoring/

⛱️ Enjoy the beach over the holiday weekend!

06/30/2026

As we roll towards the 4th of July, you may be aware, this week is due to be very hot. This briefing from NOAA as of this morning suggests it may feel like temps could approach or potentially exceed 100 degrees on Wednesday. Some of that extreme heat will continue through at least Friday. Plan accordingly, stay hydrated, and be safe.

06/29/2026

As of Monday, 6/29, there are no updates to the status of Biscay Beach. The bacteria advisory remains in effect, and water contact is not advised.

Additional testing will be conducted on Tuesday thanks to the great crew at Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and we expect results back by Wednesday afternoon. Thank you all for your continued patience!