Your LCDC Campaign Committee Needs You
UPDATED September 5: The Campaign Committee has a number of immediate needs at the Campaign Office and in the field......
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Next Meeting
Next Event
- Thu, 27 Sep
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Brewing Democracy in Lincoln County
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Newcastle Publick House, 52 Main St, Newcastle, ME 04553, USA | map
An informal meetup with candidates upstairs in the Oysterhead Lounge.
Candidates confirmed to date: Laura Fortman for State Senate, Natasha Irving for DA, Zak Ringelstein for U.S. Senate, Sheriff Todd Bracket, candidate for reelection, and for State House: Chloe Maxmin, Jason Putnam, and Allison Hepler.
Admission is free; cash bar; partial dinner menu available.
Event info provided by the LCDC
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CALLS-TO-ACTION
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Voter Registration Drive
UPDATED: July 8: The Outreach Committee is conducting a Voter Registration Drive at various locations and dates through November. To volunteer, please contact: Jan John, Outreach Chair... ...
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FROM THE NEWSROOM
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Egghead Evening: Open Mic
Why are YOU a Democrat? Is there a story behind your history with the Democratic Party? What are the values that connect all Democrats? Come and share your story with a group of friends and acquaintances on Monday, October 1....
19 September, 2018 -
“Russian Hacking and Weaponization of Social Media: Active Measures Targeting the U.S.”
Paul Zalucky, retired CIA operative, will present a timely discussion at the next Egghead Evening, Monday, Oct. 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the LCDC headquarters at 521 Main St., Damariscotta....
18 September, 2018 -
The Truth Be Told…
I received a Legislative update recently in which Senator Dow wrote “..we made the largest one-time investment in education in Maine history, putting the state’s share of funding for local public schools at 55%..” Sadly, there are two things very wrong with that statement. 1 – The truth is, state funding of education is not 55% in spite of a law requiring that passed in 2004 by Maine voters. The state law for the budget says “(13) For fiscal year 2017-18, the target is 49.14%. (14) For fiscal year 2018-19, the target is 50.14%.” It’s in the section on pages......
18 September, 2018 -
Brewing Democracy: A Night at The Opera House Draws 125
125 enthusiastic voters gathered at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 13, to meet Democratic candidates campaigning for the offices of Maine State Senate, Maine State Legislature, District Attorney, and U.S. Senate. CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY!...
17 September, 2018