The LCDC meeting on April 18, 2019 included a theme of “State of the State Party” with guest speakers Kathleen Marra, Chair of the Maine Democratic State Committee, and Lisa Roberts, the Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party. Members of the Committee also voted on and approved revisions to the LCDC Bylaws....
In addition to our guest speaker DA Natasha Irving, LCDC members will conduct our election of our representatives to the Platform and Credentials Committees for the 2020 State Convention....
Over 60 Democrats and friends, some from as far away as Whitefield, came together Saturday, May 4, for the LCDC's Southwestern-Style Bean Supper in Boothbay. Check out a few photos and the short clip of the performance by Jeff Rojo!...
Starting Monday, April 22, the Legislative Information Office has launched a new form for submitting testimony on bills. Here's what you need to know....
The LCDC met on March 21, 2019. Maine State Representatives Holly Stover and Chloe Maxmin provided a Legislative Update. Watch it here....
“Our Voice, Our Legislature” workshop series continues on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Road. The topic will be election reform, focusing on the proposed ranked-choice voting amendment to the Maine Constitution and joining the interstate National Popular Vote compact, as well as other proposed fair election and voting rights legislation....
The next meeting is on Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fire Station, 86 River Rd., Newcastle. This month’s agenda features the theme “State of the State Party“ with guests Kathleen Marra, chair of the Democratic State Committee and Lisa Roberts, executive director of the Maine Democratic Party....
The previously announced series of workshops titled, “Our Voice, Our Legislature” has been rescheduled due to Monday’s storm. Instead of one health care session, the workshop will now take place on April 11 and 17 also at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Road each day....
“How to impact PUBLIC SAFETY lawmaking through your stories” is the second in a series created to promote legislative advocacy taking place on April 15. Guest presenters include Sheriff Todd Bracket, District Attorney Natasha Irving and Geoffrey Bickford of the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. ...
The public is invited to enjoy a variation on the traditional New England bean supper Saturday, May 4, when the LCDC hosts a “Southwestern-Style” Bean Supper at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay from 4:30–7 p.m. ...
Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra announced that the organization’s plan by which it will select delegates to attend the 2020 national convention, has been published on the website for the 30 day public comment....
A new series of workshops titled, “Our Voice, Our Legislature” begins on Monday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in at the Newcastle Fire Station. The public is invited to attend any or all of the free sessions which are organized around topics featuring guest advocates as presenters along with elected officials and other local experts. Health Care is the first topic in the series to be addressed. Guest speakers will be on hand to talk about proposed bills regarding prescription drug pricing, insurance for pregnant women and access to abortion services. ...
Representative Holly Stover of Maine House District 89, serving Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, South Bristol (part), Southport Island and Westport Island, will welcome the public for coffee and informal conversation on Saturday, Mar. 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak Street. ...
The Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor Town Democratic Committees met on the evening of March 4 to enjoy potluck appetizers and discuss local, state and national political matters. Several local community members joined the group to participate in the conversation and plan activities for the coming year....
On Thursday, March 21, the public is invited to hear from two of Lincoln County’s newest representatives, Holly Stover from House District 89 and Chloe Maxmin from House District 88. ...
Please consider renewing or joining us as a member of the Frances Perkins Club of the Lincoln County Democrats. Your financial support and volunteering makes Victory possible, and we can only do it with your help. ...
If you have a particular skill or interest to offer that can help with our work, please share and a member of the Executive Committee will reach out to you about joining a subcommittee or working group....
The Westport Island Democratic Committee met on the evening of February 11 to enjoy a potluck meal and discuss local, state and national political matters....
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, in accordance with the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) bylaws, the membership packed the community room of the Newcastle Fire Station to elect the organization’s four officers, each for a two-year term....
Join us for another fun filled potluck and meeting on Monday, February 11, 6 PM....
In Maine's last election we won control of the State House and Senate and the Governor’s office. At the Federal level we now have a majority in Congress. But it isn’t just up to them to lead. It’s up to all of us as well to not be silent, but to be a voice for the welcome changes coming. Are we willing not only to expect good governing by others, but to also run for local office? It’s a chance to work and advocate for our values on school board, select board, or other offices. If we don’t, who will? ...
On January 23, the LCDC membership will elect officers for the next two years. Officers include: Chair, Vice-Chair, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer. Learn more!...
Join our celebration on Friday, December 7, as we give thanks to our dedicated volunteers as well as enjoy fellowship and camaraderie of the wondrous holiday season....
Bill Nemitz, Political Columnist for the Portland Press Herald, wrapped up the results of the 2018 Midterm Elections in Maine to an overflow crowd of the LCDC in Damariscotta on Wednesday, Nov. 14, during our final meeting of 2018....
Lincoln County is fully part of a new blue wave of optimism and forward-thinking energy in Maine. We can be so proud of the HUGE numbers of volunteers who stepped forward to support our amazing slate of candidates....
250 Democrats, Independents, and unaffiliated voters gathered in the parking lot at LCDC Headquarters in Damariscotta for an evening of music, food, and lively discussion on Saturday, October 20....
With the strains of Woody Guthrie’s anthem, “This Land is Your Land,” supplied by local folk group Well Seasoned kicking off a rollicking set, the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) hosted a sold-out Harvest Dinner in Whitefield on Sunday, Oct. 14. ...
Food trucks, live music, rousing speeches -- it’s a street party on Saturday, October 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 521 Main Street in Damariscotta....
Our U.S. Congresswoman and farmer Chellie Pingree will attend and folk group Well Seasoned will perform at the LCDC's Annual Harvest Dinner at the historic Kings Mills Union Hall, 901 Townhouse Road in Whitefield on Sunday, Oct. 14. ...
The LCDC convened a panel of women from across New England for an extraordinarily timely discussion of “The Power of Women in Politics in 2018: Voting, Running, Resisting” during its monthly meeting on Sept. 26 at their Victory 2018 Campaign Office in Damariscotta. ...