What:

The United States Postal Service in Damariscotta ME will join in celebrating the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta

Where:

Damariscotta Post Office
173 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543

When: 

Saturday, October 10, 2015
9:30 a.m. to Noon

Background:

Postmaster Thomas Hutchins said the picture postmark is free.  "We will apply the postmark on any envelope that has proper postage, making it a first class souvenir of the day," the postmaster added.  The postmark bears an image of jack-o-lanterns and an outboard motor and was provided at the request of the Pumpkinfest and Regatta committee.

"It's a postmark that is more than circles and bars," added Hutchins.   "It is a picture that tells a story."

People attending these local events may obtain the postmark in person at the Post Office.   If you miss the Pumpkinfest and Regatta, but wish to obtain the postmark, you may submit a mail order request.  Pictorial postmarks are available only with the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the pictorial postmark date.

Customers wishing to obtain a postmark should affix First-Class Mail postage to any envelope or postcard, address the envelope or postcard and tuck in the flap.  Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to Postmaster, followed by Damariscotta Post Office, 17 Main Street. Damariscotta, ME 04543.

After applying the pictorial postmark, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.