Latest News:Damariscotta
Selected by Orton Foundation for "Heart and Soul" Planning
Damariscotta: A Regional Focal Point
Located near the
head of the Damariscotta River, twelve miles from the ocean,
Damariscotta is a key focal point for mid coast Maine residents and
visitors.
Damariscotta's fine
public
and
private
elementary
schools,
high school,
modern
hospital and
public library,
thriving arts community,
and
diverse
businesses provide residents and visitors with a full range of
"modern" conveniences and opportunities in a truly unique
historic and natural setting.
In addition to its many beautiful houses and buildings of the Colonial
period, a unique feature of interest is the oyster shell midden along the
Damariscotta river, which record Indian gatherings
dating back more than 2,500 years.
The Town of Damariscotta provides its residents with a full range of
municipal services including a full-time police force.
The town's three-season waterfront offers a convenient boat landing
and a large harbor ideal for all kinds of recreational boating.
Damariscotta operates under a Selectmen/Town Meeting/Town Manager
form of government. The Board of Selectmen is the municipality's
executive branch as well as the agent of the municipality's legislative
branch, the Town Meeting.
The five Selectmen are elected at large for
three-year staggered terms. The Town Manager is responsible for
providing general management and administrative oversight of all
operations, programs and services.
Town Facts:
- County:
Lincoln
- Population:
2041
- Congressional
District: 1
- Senate
District: 20
- House
District: 51
- Registered
voters: 2000
- Public
Library: Skidompha Public Library
- School
District: Union #74
Town Manager Greg Zinser
