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Damariscotta, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Damariscotta! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās new inside Damariscottaās historic Chapman-Hall House this Pumpkinfest?
- Whatās planned for Damariscottaās wild PumpkinFest and harbor regatta?
- What this new stroke certification means for MaineHealth patients nearby
Also on today's calendar: Pumpkinboat Building ā Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 38 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
- Monday: Mainly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Graphic timeline now on display at the Chapman-Hall House (pressherald.com) ā Visitors to Damariscottaās Chapman-Hall House can now explore a new illustrated timeline tracing local and regional history from the 1500s through the homeās preservation. The Main Street museum is open weekends through Pumpkinfest, with admission charged but free entry for children under 16, offering a timely outing for families and history buffs. 
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ā¢ Maine turns October into a festival season of pumpkin boats, coastal food and peak foliage (travelprnews.com) ā Damariscottaās PumpkinFest & Regatta will take over the village October 9ā12, 2026, with giant pumpkin displays, a harbor regatta in pumpkin boats, parades, contests, and family activities. The broader guide also highlights Portland food festivals, Bar Harbor ghost tours, western Maine foliage drives, and November events, giving locals ideas for nearby autumn and early holiday outings. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Awarded Primary Stroke Certification from Joint Commission (midcoastvillager.com) ā MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport has earned Primary Stroke Certification from the Joint Commission and American Stroke Association, recognizing its adherence to rigorous, evidence-based stroke care standards. For Damariscotta residents, the news underscores the strength of the wider MaineHealth network that also includes MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in town, offering coordinated regional resources for serious emergencies like stroke. Ā Ā Ā
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Pumpkinboat Building ā
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest, 133 Main St, Damariscotta
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
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Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Weigh-offs ā
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Pumpkin Deployment ā
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3:45 pm -
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta ā
Downtown Damariscotta and Newcastle, Damariscotta -
Pumpkinfest Swag ā Official Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta Merchandise ā
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Artists at Work ā
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10:00 am -
Pumpkin Derby Pit Crew ā Axle Installation ā
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2:00 pm -
Damariscotta Community Dance Series: Kaity Newell and Oyster Creek Fiddlers!! ā
Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol Road (top of Main Street), Damariscotta
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Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast ā
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7:30 am -
Pumpkinboat Building ā Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta ā
Louis Doe Home Center, 92 Mills Rd, Newcastle
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Pumpkinboat Building ā Damariscotta Pumpkinfest ... ā
Louis Doe Home Center, 92 Mills Rd, Newcastle
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Boat Building ā
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9:00 am
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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š¬ Chatter
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- Jacent Strategic Merchandising posted a job opening for Merchandiser Bonus Included in Damariscotta. Apply here.
- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Driver in Waldoboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Damariscotta here.
š Nearby News
Waldoboro
- Waldoboro Man Pleads to Lesser Offenses in Kidnapping, Drug Cases (midcoastvillager.com)
- Obituary: Robert Barry Cumler (centralmaine.com)
Wiscasset
- Maine Bagel-Off moves to Wiscasset (boothbayregister.com)
- October events (wiscassetnewspaper.com)
- Two-Vehicle Collision Briefly Shuts Down Gardiner Road (lcnme.com)
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