Yet again no festival this year, but we will be at the Fish Ladder on weekends to welcome visitors and, in other posts below this, we have announced a road race and a concert. Keep checking here for more information about our plans. The alewives run during May 1-June 15, but most reliably from Mother’s Day […]
What better way to celebrate the running alewives than with a 5K run? On the morning of Saturday May 27th 2023 at 9:00AM please join us for a healthy community run that includes cash prizes, professional timing and a gorgeous course along the Great Salt Bay!
Hello Everyone, When you are thinking about stocking stuffers and Hanukah gifts for the Holidays, think about the Fish Ladder Goods & Gear! A new crop of ball caps has arrived and T-shirts are available in most every size and color. Visit our website, www.damariscottamills.org under “Support Us” to view the 2022 design. Caps and […]
2022 was another banner year for alewives at Damariscotta Mills! The count of fish going into the lake to spawn was 1,103,346. Hooray! Another year with a count over 1 million….our fish ladder is really working well!
The draw took place today a little after 9:30am at the Nobleboro Historical Society. The star of the show was the three year old granddaughter of one of our committee members. She boldly reached into the Big Jug containing 620 ticket stubs and took out #1265. In her audience was a Mr Bryant of Pennsylvania […]
9:30am on Labor Day at Nobleboro Historical Center (small building next to Nobleboro Central High School). Public welcome.
The draw for the quilt raffle takes place on Labor Day September 5 at the Nobleboro Historical Society — Last days to view the quilt or buy tickets. See photo and information at https://damariscottamills.org/quilt-raffle/
Thanks to all lobstermen and other buyers for a great year. We look forward to seeing you next year.
On Saturday there were fish ladder volunteers at the fish house, selling t-shirts and other fish ladder swag, as well as tickets for a chance on the amazing fish ladder quilt made by Betty Lu Brydges. Sales will not be open today, Sunday. There are still alewives coming in although the run is definitely winding […]
Fewer fish came in this morning than in previous mornings but there are still plenty of alewives to see if you visit the fish ladder today (and for the next few days). As the run comes to an end, smaller alewives tend to bring up the rear. Most alewives during the run are 4 years […]