Skidompha librarys extensive collectionsome 30,000 titles and growingincludes books, audiobooks, music cds, and films of every genre, organized on two floors with lots of natural light and comfortable reading nooks. Restaurants near maine coast book shop and cafe, damariscotta. Friends of maine coastal islands nwr has published, in partnership with the u. Nov 30, 2015 since opening in 1964, the maine coast book shop has been a fixture in downtown damariscotta for more than 50 years. Maine coast book store cafe, cafes business in damariscotta. In midcoast maine, visit damariscotta for an authentic. It shares the building with lincoln theater upper level. Today, chefs and shellfish aficionados still love the region and can pick out which oyster comes from which water by its taste and texture. Lovely maine village, fun place to spend a day and shop.
Theres plenty of seating, including outdoor tables for our summer months. Skidompha secondhand book shop in damariscotta skidompha. Newpages guide to indie bookstores in maine the best list of independent maine bookstores best bookstores in maine independent book stores is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more. Founded in 1964, the store occupies 6,000 square feet in lincoln hall, an historic.
May 26, 2010 the nonstop adventures and hijinks at a mid coast maine bookshop. Shermans acquires damariscotta bookstore boothbay register. Maine coast book shop cafe restaurant damariscotta, me. This damariscotta webcam shows a view of the harbour, downtown damariscotta and more from the maine coast book shop.
When traveling up the coast on route 1, its nice to take a short jaunt off the highway for a break. Maine coast book shop and cafe damariscotta 2020 all you. Get menu, photos and location information for maine coast book shop cafe in damariscotta, me. Do you have, or know of, a webcam that operates in damariscotta. General interest childrens fiction cookbooks history acadia travel guides nature and gardens maine ghosts. Shermans maine coast book shop boothbay harbor region. Browse our entire selection of over 160 down east books here. Us highway 1 main street damariscotta maine center of the commercial district in the tiny village of damariscotta, maine. Damariscotta is situated near the centre of lincoln county, on the eastern side of a river of the same name. Booksellers since forever at the maine coast book shop in damariscotta, maine. Maines native people, who left the middens, loved the damariscotta river and nearby waters for its shellfish. Damariscotta is the quintessential maine coastal town with quaint shops on a short main street.
A popular tourist destination, the towns of damariscotta and newcastle are linked by the main street bridge over the damariscotta river, forming the. Since opening in 1964, the maine coast book shop has been a fixture in downtown damariscotta for more than 50 years. Apr 15, 2018 the three day festival will take place june 14 16 along the beautiful damariscotta river in midcoast maine. Adding to the fun will be drawings for gift cards from local merchants such as rising tide coop and shermans maine coast bookshop. Maines damariscotta river and estuaries produce a unique oyster crop that is recognized around the world for its diversity of flavor and quality. See more ideas about maine, places and new england. Thomaston maine authors publishing is partnering with local bookstores to do their part in sustaining the local and independent literary community through maine authors bookstore. Shermans has been proudly selling down east books since they published their very first book. Top 10 damariscotta hotels near maine coast book shop and. Barbara ehrenreichs natural causes is a hilarious and informative perspective on all the ways we and the medical system try to keep us alive.
Fear and hope in damariscotta, as maine coast book shop passes to new owners shermans books and stationery plans no major changes to the landmark bookstore. The lines to buy ice cream cones or browse the art. Fear and hope in damariscotta, as maine coast book shop passes to new owners. Or book now at one of our other 11465 great restaurants in damariscotta. Find mustsee tourist attractions and things to do in damariscottanewcastle, maine. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. Shermans maine coast bookshop and cafe damariscotta, me. Thomastonmaine authors publishing is partnering with local bookstores to do their part in sustaining the local and independent literary community through maine authors bookstore direct, where. Equally popular with tourists and locals, shermans has maine roots that stretch back to the 1880s.
Combine a visit to the maine coast book store and you will have the best of both reading worlds in damariscotta. Nobleboro bounds it on the north, bristol on the south, bremen on the east, and newcastle on the west. Damariscotta is an indian name meaning river of little fish. From 47 damariscottanewcastle attractions, yelp helps you discover popular restaurants, hotels, tours, shopping, and nightlife for your vacation. At its most recent meeting the bristol area lions club welcomed susan porter, owner of maine coast book shop and cafe, who traced the history of the business and shared some of the challenges faced by independent bookstores in todays economic climate. Maine coast bookshop at 158 main street, damariscotta, maine, usa. The maine coast book shop was originally started in 1964 by the two mosman sisters in the day block on damariscottas main street. Choose from more than 1,000 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. A popular tourist resort area, the towns of damariscotta and newcastle are linked by the main street bridge over the damariscotta river, forming the twin villages. Their modest plan was to offer a selection of books, stationery, and bridge cards and tallies.
Maine coast book shop and cafe, damariscotta vacation. Its a big place with a great selection of books and other odds and ends, and the attached cafe is a nice. For maps and directions to maine coast book shop view the map to the right. Dec 01, 2018 shermans maine coast book shops are located in six great communities along the coast of mainebar harbor, camden, damariscotta, boothbay harbor, freeport, and portland. One of the better book stores that ive been to in a while. If you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check next steps and policies here. Plan to see maine coast book shop and cafe and other attractions that appeal to you using our damariscotta tour itinerary planning tool. Maine coast book shops cafe temporarily closes the. Nancy put on a talk that included many slides of the lovely mediterranean areas that she has visited. Shermans owner to acquire maine coast book shop the. The secondhand book shop is a favorite of my voracious reader roommate. Restaurants near maine coast book shop and cafe, damariscotta on tripadvisor. Shermans owner to acquire maine coast book shop the lincoln.
This store is known for its wide book selection and knowledgeable staff, and its cafe, with its sidewalk tables, is a popular meeting place in downtown damariscotta, maine. Shermans books and stationery plans no major changes to the landmark bookstore. View all attractions near maine coast book shop and cafe on tripadvisor. Maine authors publishing announces limitedtime bookstore. Four maine authors volunteer at damariscotta book store. Maine coast book shop webcam in damariscotta, maine, united states. Mar 20, 2008 today the bookshop was at the library supporting the chats with champions with cookbooks by nancy harmon jenkins. Maine coast bookshop, damariscotta, maine community involvement, knowledgeable staff, ready to help without bugging, special orders, shipping, creative toys, lots of kid and senior appeal, with something for everyone in between. They can be contacted via phone at 207 5633207 for pricing, hours and directions. Damariscotta and the adjacent village of newcastle retain the feel of authentic, smalltown maine unblemished by a tourist dependent economy.
Maine coast book shop and cafe damariscotta 2020 all. Maine coast book shop owner reflects on 42 years in. See uptodate pricelists and view recent announcements for this location. Fish and wildlife service, a large, fullcolor map of the seabird nesting islands off the coast of maine. Map highlights seabird nesting islands on the maine coast. Shermans maine coast book shops are located in six great communities along the coast of mainebar harbor, camden, damariscotta, boothbay harbor. A popular tourist destination, the towns of damariscotta and newcastle are linked by the main street bridge over the damariscotta river, forming the twin villages. Ehrenreich begs the question of whether or not those things. The public is invited to stop in to meet agency staff, to hear more about services, and to enjoy light hors doeuvres and wine. Fernalds country store, we order sandwiches and grab a seat by a window. Shermans maine coast book shop, damariscotta, maine. Damariscotta is a town in lincoln county, maine, united states. Media in category damariscotta, maine the following 36 files are in this category, out of 36 total. Fear and hope in damariscotta, as maine coast book shop.
Maine coast book shop and cafe coupons 158 main st. The region also gets together to support another local marine delicacy the alewife. All six shermans locations have their charm, but its at the damariscotta shop that im most likely to lose myself, thanks in large part to the cafe. Get printable maine coast book shop and cafe promo codes and other cafe restaurant discounts, updated for april 2020. We still have lots of terrific puzzles and books available on our website. These small fish members of the herring family arrive each year from the sea to spawn. Damariscotta oyster celebration schedule 2018 mainely lobster. The maine coast bookshop in damariscotta will have four maine authors at the store, meeting and greeting customers and helping them choose books to buy, making recommendations of their personal. New englands best bookstores to spend the whole day.
The cafe at shermans maine coast book shop in downtown damariscotta closed thursday, aug. Maine coast book shop webcam in damariscotta webcams in. You can spend a laidback day checking out the sights and exploring the area. Maine coast book shop is located at the address po box 309 in damariscotta, maine 04543. We then make our way to shermans maine coast bookshop and browse the aisles for a while before deciding that its time to eat. Maine coast book shop and cafe is located in damariscotta. Maine coast book shops cafe temporarily closes the lincoln.
The shop collaborates on special events with the library next door, and its wide, canopied sidewalk is home to frequent sidewalk sales. Damariscotta, maine is a picturesque town in new england. As a further service, they were also a rental library for new books. For some more local shopping, consider stopping by shermans maine coast book shop, alewives fabrics, weatherbird and damariscotta pottery. My mom chooses the colossus, with smoked turkey and ham, and i order the hysterium, a grilled sandwich with avocado, provolone.
If you want to find things to do in the area, you may want to check out frances perkins center and boothbay railway village. Take a river cruise or rent a kayak on the damariscotta river. Currently, the store is preparing for another major change, as susan porter prepares for her last month as owner. Known for its oysters, damariscotta offers oyster tastings, tours of oyster farms, and a chefoftheyear competition. Wander historic damariscotta, maine, constructed during boom years of shipping and shipbuilding. Maine coast book shop and cafe innovative downtown businesses. Find your perfect stay from 19 damariscotta hotels near maine coast book shop and cafe and book damariscotta hotels with lowest price guarantee. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. In that time the shop has seen minor modifications, including ownership changes and relocations.
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