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Heading North

Damariscotta is the gateway to the north from Boothbay. The Damariscotta River is wide at this point, and the quieter edges have a lot of ice despite the river having some salt content in this section. The sky couldn't decide if it should be sunny or overcast.

The Damariscotta River is seen with the near section covered in slabs of ice and the far section clear from ice. The sky has scattered clouds, and large houses are seen across the river.

The Damariscotta River has many slabs of ice on it. The sky is overcast.

A close-up view of some of the slabs of ice, which have liquid water between them. Large slabs are close and smaller ones are further away.

And just north of Damariscotta are Nobleboro and Newcastle, and the Damariscotta Fish Ladder (the link goes to our visit there in 2018). There were certainly no Alewife running in January, so there were no flocks of gulls by the river.

The fish ladder is quiet in the winter.

We did see some life, though. This spider was braving the snow in search of food (presumably).

A spider is walking across snow near a leaf.

We mostly saw ice and snow.

A triangular piece of ice floats in water.

One of the pools of the fish ladder is seen with ice covering it.

The water was frozen at the top of the fish ladder, at least enough to support these ducks.

Two canoes are on a snow-covered yard next to an ice-covered stream. Some liquid water can be seen in the far right corner.

A small landing is covered with snow at the edge of an ice-covered river.

The main section of the river here is wide enough to be a small lake. There was definitely ice.

Some rocks with air-bubble rich ice.

This next picture has a number of interesting points. One is that there is liquid water in some spots and ice in others. Another is that the wind was very strong, and you can see snow being blown across the surface. And finally, the ice must be thick on the other side because about 2/3 of a way across the picture there is an ice fishing hut.

A blue sky with puffy clouds is above a wind-swept wide frozen river.

Continuing on Rte 1 North from Damariscotta (which is actually travelling east in this section), you get to the St. George peninsula, at the tip of which is Marshall Point Lighthouse. They are taking advantage of the off-season for some repairs, as evidenced by the scaffolding and ladder.

Marshall Point Lighthouse has snow on the ground, and metal scaffolding in front of the house.

The lighthouse location is pretty with the snow-covered rocks.

Marshall Point Lighthouse is seen with snow on the rocks.

Marshall Point Lighthouse is seen with snow in the rocks, and snow on a bench.

Although we have been on the bridge that goes to the lighthouse, this time that was not an option.

The bridge to get to the lighthouse has a sign stating it is unsafe.

The January sun shining on the water was really lovely.

A round cement table with benches has snow on it, and an old anchor is on the ground and partially covered with snow. The sky is clear and the sun is shining on the water.

Snow covered rocks lead to a sparkling ocean.

This is a black and white photograph of the sun, with starbursts, above the sparkling ocean and snow-covered rocks.

Although the lighthouse museum is closed, a couple of people came while we were there. We are not certain what they were checking on.

The Marshall point Lighthouse Museum sign has snow in front of it.

Fog horns and bells are not the essential item they once were, but they are still an attractive decoration.

An old very large bell is held by a wooden frame, and the lighthouse can be seen in the distance behind it.

Closer to Rockland is Owls Head Light, located in the state park of the same name.

Owls Head Lighthouse is in the distance and the former light keeper cottage is closer. There is a US Coast Guard sign.

Paul is standing on the plowed road at Owls Head Lighthouse.

It was definitely a wintery day.

The sun, with starbursts, is in a blue sky above snow covered ground. The picture has a close-up view of some dormant wild grass.

The lighthouse itself is at the top of a rocky cliff.

Looking up a snow-covered hill, the lighthouse is visible. There are steep steps on the right.

We are looking directly up the steps to the lighthouse.

The entire lighthouse is visible in this picture.

In the tradition of having feet in a photograph, we offer this one.

A pair of boots are visible at the top of a steep set of stairs that have some snow on them. The sun is reflecting off water in the distance.

A tugboat was heading by the lighthouse and between the mainland and small Monroe Island. Fournier Girls Tugboat, according to the linked page, was originally built in 1970 in Texas, with the name Mister Mike. 22 years later, it went to Louisiana, then it went to Seattle Washington for a few years, then back to Louisiana. In 2006 it was in Virginia, and just 3 years ago in 2022 it came up to Maine and was given its current name. The tug is actually based out of Belfast, a bit further up the coast, and used by Fournier Towing and Ship Service. Tugboats have interesting lives.

The tugboat Fournier Girls is approaching a channel between the mainland and an island.

Being so close to Rockland we of course stopped there as well and saw the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.

A boat is approaching the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.

The lighthouse, which is red brick and has a white house attached to is, is seen past 3 mooring posts.

The wind made it feel very chilly; we could tell it was January.

A flag is out straight in the wind, and steam from a smokestack is being blown away to the right.

Some retaining walls have snow lodged on the cement bricks, and there is snow blowing off the top.

Updated April 2025