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c. 1870
Hustons [?] & Days shipyard, Damariscotta, Me, c. 1870
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About Damariscotta
Town in Maine, United StatesDamariscotta (/dæmrɪˈskɒtə/ DAM-rih-SKOT-ə) is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,297 at the 2020 census. A popular tourist destination known for its oysters, the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle are linked by the Main Street bridge over the Damariscotta River, forming the "Twin Villages". The name Damariscotta derives from an Algonquian word 'Madamescontee' which means place of abundance of small fish (alewives), and is shared with a census-designated place located within the town.
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Housing in Damariscotta
The typical Damariscotta home is worth about $480,000, down 2.6% in a year, 16% above the Maine typical home.
Safety in Damariscotta
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Schools in Damariscotta
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The public schools Damariscotta’s kids attend outperform 86% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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