Where is Newcastle, Maine?
I often get this question from my Buyer clients, even those who have been to this area several times before.
Seems as though lots of folks know of Damariscotta, but aren't as familiar with Newcastle. Most of them are familiar with the idyllic overview of the village and river, just as you drive from Route 1, down the ramp and into town. What many don't realize is that at that point they are in the town of Newcastle. They continue to be in Newcastle until they cross the bridge over the Damariscotta River into Damariscotta. The two towns are on either side of the bridge, flanking the river. Thus the common nickname, "Twin Villages".
Although two completely separate town governments we operate as one village in many ways. Children from both towns attend the same elementary school and high school. The center of The Twin Villages is the central business district for Central Lincoln County and the Pemaquid Peninsula. Most of the old brick buildings are on the Damariscotta side but there are some businesses on the Newcastle side and there are presently several exciting projects beginning on that side of the river that will bring change and growth!
So, if you are looking for real estate in this area and are typing in town names when searching on our or other websites, don't forget to type in Newcastle or you will miss many fine properties. Better yet, call a local real estate broker who knows the area so you'll be sure not to miss anything.
Did you know that the town of Damariscotta does not at any point border Damariscotta Lake? That the village of Damariscotta Mills is really in the towns of Newcastle and Nobleboro? That Sheepscot village is partly in Newcastle and partly in the town of Alna? That the Damariscotta River is not really a river at all?
I better get started on my next blog post to explain all that!
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