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Essential services in Damariscotta

🛒 Grocery & Food Essential
Rising Tide Co-op ★ 4.6
(207) 563-5556
Main Street Grocery ★ 4.4
(207) 563-3507
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🔧 Plumbers Essential
Clear Water Plumbing ★ 5.0
(207) 563-6070
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⚡ Electricians Essential
L R French Inc
(207) 563-3814
Wires & Pliers Electric LLC
(207) 592-6803
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🌡️ Heating & Cooling Essential
Mid-Coast Energy Systems ★ 4.1
(207) 563-5147
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🍽️ Restaurants
River House Restaurant ★ 4.6
(207) 563-6156
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🗺️ Things To Do
Damariscotta River Cruises
(207) 315-5544
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⚓ Marine & Boating
Chasse Marine Co ★ 5.0
(207) 563-5983
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💍 Wedding Services
Midcoast Blooms
(207) 682-0103
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🎨 Arts and Crafts
Kefauver Studio & Gallery
(207) 226-0974
Salt Bay Art Supply
(207) 563-8377
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🖼️ Galleries and Studios
River Arts
(207) 563-6868
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