“Lifelong, Thriving and Resilient Communities: Understand and Building Relationships” is the Inn Along the Way’s fourth and final Summer 2024 Challenging Community Conversation is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the inn’s Chapman Farm, 741 Main Street, Damariscotta. There will be an interactive discussion under the guidance of Noël Bonam, Maine state director of […]
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A beacon of hope for employees of burned Damariscotta restaurant
“If this taught us anything,” said Scott Folsom, owner of the restaurant and marina, “it’s the power of community.”
River Arts’ ‘Artist’s Choice’ show opens this Saturday
River Arts invites the public to the opening reception for its “Artist’s Choice” exhibition from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. “Artist’s Choice” is an annual show highlighting the range of styles of art by those in the Maine art community. Many of the contributing artists will be present for an afternoon of conversation, art and […]
A new(ish) chef finds his way at the charming River House in Damariscotta
The hyperlocal restaurant is a ‘slow-burning winner.’
Midcoast festivals embrace the fall spirit
As the seasons change, locals are given new offerings: oysters, Needham candies and sunset sails.
Documentary on trustworthy news premieres at Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta will screen “Trusted Sources,” a new documentary on finding trustworthy news in a sea of deception by filmmaker Don Colacino, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. The screening will be immediately followed by a panel of local news representatives who will share their experiences and expertise as representatives of our communities […]
Lincoln Theater hosts one-night-only premiere of ‘Frances Floats’
Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater is hosting the premiere of “Frances Floats,” an original piece written, directed and performed by Round Pond resident Frances Mercanti-Anthony and produced in partnership with Lincoln Theater. This premiere performance is a one-night-only event at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Mercanti-Anthony, a native of Haddonfield, New Jersey, is an accomplished actor, writer, […]
Photography exhibition at River Arts a ‘treasure trove of images’ from Italy
Jeremy Barnard’s solo photography exhibition “Italia in Tre” opens in the River Room at River Arts Thursday, Sept. 12, and runs through Oct. 2. An opening reception for the artist is from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 28. The show features Barnard’s work celebrating Italy throughout his travels there over the years in an exhibition of […]
Rusty Hinges headlines end-of-summer open mic in Damariscotta
Inn Along the Way in Damariscotta will host an open mic featuring the band Rusty Hinges from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Long Barn at the inn’s Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Enjoy summer’s end with a diverse mix of music and verse at this casual event. Artist performances, a chance to jam […]
‘It was our jewel’: Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.