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....
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....
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 631-632...
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!...
Coffee with U.S. Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein on Sept. 22 in Damariscotta has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. ...
All interested voters are invited to meet candidates on Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the upstairs Oysterhead Lounge of the Newcastle Publick House on Main St....
Socializing, lawn games, trivia, and organizing for the coming election were the highlights of the Westport Island Labor Day Picnic, sponsored by the Westport Island Democrats....
Economic expert and Southport resident Marcus Hutchins will lead a discussion about Maine’s current and future economy on Monday, September 10, from 7-8:30 p.m. ...
Voters are welcome to an informative yet informal evening of conversation, music, food and libations on Thursday, Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the upstairs historic bar room of The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor....
Democrats from throughout Lincoln County came together in rousing fashion during the annual Lobster Bake and Family Fun Day, Sunday, Aug. 12, at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm. Eight local and statewide candidates joined nearly 150 fellow progressives for an afternoon of music, food, and lively conversation. ...
State House candidate, Holly Stover of Boothbay, and State Senate candidate, Laura Fortman of Nobleboro, will meet with voters for coffee at the home of Jo Cameron, 234 River Rd, Edgecomb, on Saturday, August 25, 10-11 AM....
The series of informal meetups with candidates continues on Thursday, Aug. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Split Rock Distilling, Osprey Point Road and Route One in Newcastle. ...
Katherine Jacobs, director of the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions at the University of Arizona, will lead "Climate Change Impacts Assessment and Policy - Where we are Gaining and Losing" on Monday, Aug. 20, 7-8:30 PM at the LCDC Campaign Office at 521 Main St. in Damariscotta. ...
State House candidate, Jason Putnam of Wiscasset, and State Senate candidate, Laura Fortman of Nobleboro, will meet with voters for coffee at the Alna General Store, on Saturday, August 18, 10-11 AM....
“Brewing Democracy: a Night at The Opera House” is to be held on Thursday, Sept. 13. Democratic candidates for local and statewide offices will gather with supporters for an informative and fun evening of conversation, music, food and libations in the upstairs historic bar room of The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. ...
Jeff Tarbox to host potluck meeting with candidates and more...
Nearly 30 people attended the Waldoboro Town Democratic Committee meeting July 18 to hear from local candidates and discuss volunteer opportunities heading into election season at the home of Betsy and Ted Wooster....
Monday, Aug. 6 is the final day to make reservations for the LCDC’s Lobster Bake and Family Fun Day taking place Sunday, Aug. 12 at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro. ...
Coffee with Candidates! Who's hosting and where in August?...
Photos from the Democracy is Brewing: Meet the Candidates event at Odd Alewives Farm Brewery....
August 6, Egghead Evening with Heather Cox Richardson, Professor of History at Boston College. She will lead a discussion about the two major political parties and how they got where they are today. ...
July 29 marks 100 days to the November 6 Election. Let's canvass!...
The LCDC has confirmed a number of statewide and local candidates who will be attending its Lobster Bake and Family Fun Day at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro, Sunday Aug. 12 from Noon until 3 p.m....
Joseph Rosenbloom, author of Redemption: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Last 31 Hours (Beacon Press, 2018), will lead the July 30 Egghead Evening discussion....
The Waldoboro Town Democrats are hosting a potluck dinner with our 2018 slate of candidates for State Senate, State House, County Commissioner and District Attorney....
All interested voters are invited to meet a number of candidates on Thursday, July 19, 5-7 p.m. at Odd Alewives Farm Brewery, 99 Old Route One in Waldoboro. ...
On Monday, July 16, UCLA Professor Mark A. Peterson, Ph.D. will lead a discussion "The Windy Road to Universal Health Care in America.”...
Confirmed! At the Campaign Office in Damariscotta: Mick Devin, July 14; and Natasha Irving, July 21. At the Red Cup in Boothbay Harbor: Holly Stover, July 28....
On Sunday, August 12, the LCDC will host its annual Lobster Bake and Family Fun Day at the Cider Hill Farm on West Main St. in Waldoboro from Noon until 3 p.m. ...
On Monday, August 13, 7-8:30 PM, Join Campaign Committee chair and writing coach Barb Burt and Communications Committee LTE Coordinator Tom Eichler for a workshop: Writing a Powerful, Persuasive Letter to the Editor....