AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Damariscotta Maine. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/damariscotta-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/damariscotta-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:22:42 -0500 Schedule We are pleased to embark on our third season of films - coming this July . Friday, July 29, 2022 6:00pm: Opening Night Reception & https://www.americantowns.com/news/midcoast-film-fest-2022-31411942-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/midcoast-film-fest-2022-31411942-damariscotta-me.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On July 21st, I am proud to endorse my friend Anita Taylor for Republican Committeewoman. Anita is a dedicated conservative who continues to go https://www.americantowns.com/news/diana-harshbarger-endorses-anita-taylor-for-committeewoman-31413234-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/diana-harshbarger-endorses-anita-taylor-for-committeewoman-31413234-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm Season Subscription $140 Includes admission to five evening concerts and pre-concert lectures Purchase here. https://www.americantowns.com/news/salt-bay-chamberfest-2022-31415221-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/salt-bay-chamberfest-2022-31415221-damariscotta-me.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In just over three-months time, voters will head to the polls to give elected officials their annual report cards. If recent headlines are any https://www.americantowns.com/news/midterm-elections-are-only-100-days-away-31419555-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/midterm-elections-are-only-100-days-away-31419555-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 $3.9 Million for Patten Library Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill in First Key Step Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior https://www.americantowns.com/news/39-million-for-patten-library-secured-by-senator-collins-in-funding-bill-in-first-key-step-31433647-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/39-million-for-patten-library-secured-by-senator-collins-in-funding-bill-in-first-key-step-31433647-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The National Federation of Republican Assemblies N.E. Regional VP Mary Lou Daxland is holding a fundraiser on Sunday, August 21st starting at 2pm https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-federation-of-republican-assemblies-fundraiser-with-ed-thelander-and-governor-paul-lepage-31432058-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-federation-of-republican-assemblies-fundraiser-with-ed-thelander-and-governor-paul-lepage-31432058-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Remember Their Names -by Ed Thelander There is no shortage of things about the Biden administration that are disappointing, but for those of us https://www.americantowns.com/news/me-cd1-candidate-ed-thelander-statement-on-kabul-bombing-anniversary-remember-their-names-31441483-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/me-cd1-candidate-ed-thelander-statement-on-kabul-bombing-anniversary-remember-their-names-31441483-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Strengthening Opioid Treatment Resources for Maine Seniors The opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people, with record https://www.americantowns.com/news/strengthening-opioid-treatment-resources-for-maine-seniors-31445877-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/strengthening-opioid-treatment-resources-for-maine-seniors-31445877-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On the Issues - Energy Policy In just 2 short years, ideological extremism has taken us from energy independence to energy dependence, resulting https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-6-2022-31448791-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-6-2022-31448791-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As the Republican nominee for Maine’s 1st Congressional District, I've been asked more times than I can remember: Where’s Chellie Pingree? https://www.americantowns.com/news/ed-thelander-responds-to-californiabased-seafood-watch-red-list-designation-of-iconic-lobster-industry-31448807-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ed-thelander-responds-to-californiabased-seafood-watch-red-list-designation-of-iconic-lobster-industry-31448807-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On the issues - Support Law Enforcement Our cities are at a crossroads. Last Friday, following the violent death of an individual in Deering https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-13-2022-31453342-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-13-2022-31453342-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 September 15th Press Conference - Support Our Police Ed’s prepared remarks from Thursday’s Press Conference Thank you everyone for https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-20-2022-31457812-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-20-2022-31457812-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Thank you everyone for coming. A special thanks to the active-duty and retired members of the law enforcement community here today. My message to you https://www.americantowns.com/news/ed-thelander-calls-on-pingree-to-support-law-enforcement-as-crime-spree-rattles-portland-31455239-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ed-thelander-calls-on-pingree-to-support-law-enforcement-as-crime-spree-rattles-portland-31455239-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 THE WAR ON LOBSTER This summer, if you were trying to find me while I was out on the campaign trail, you may have found me standing shoulder to https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-20-2022-31462266-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-september-20-2022-31462266-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ready to Fight for Maine Farmers With the harvest comes Maine’s time-honored series of regional and agricultural fairs, offering our https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-october-4-2022-31467582-damariscotta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/thelander-for-congress-weekly-newsletter-october-4-2022-31467582-damariscotta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500