A place of an abundance of alewives Damariscotta is an extreme corruption of the Algonquian word "Madamescontee", meaning "place of an abundance of alewives", which are small, salty fish that spawn in Damariscotta Lake.

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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.

Damariscotta is nationally known for its annual Pumpkinfest & Regatta featuring 1,000+ pound pumpkins decorated into animals, movie scenes, and more, a pumpkin boat race, parade, and more. Residents also enjoy the Pemaquid Oyster Festival and Pirate Rendezvous.

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Maine's native people, who left the middens, loved the Damariscotta River and nearby waters for its shellfish. Today, chefs and shellfish aficionados still love the region and can pick out which oyster comes from which water by its taste and texture.