Every year in May the alewives run up the Damariscotta fish ladder to spawn.  I had planned to go in early May at the height of the action, but somehow my plans fell through.  I did, however, manage to make it in early June which was at the tail end of the alewives run and was lucky enough to get some shots.  If you would like more information about visiting the fish ladder click on this link to the Damariscotta Mills Restoration website.