LCDC's biannual “Rally for Democracy” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-6 p.m. at the American Legion in Damariscotta will host a makers market featuring Maine artisans who specialize in upcycled goods, slow fashion and/or found art. Drawing inspiration from the newly formed Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, cofounded by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), the market aims to raise awareness about fast fashion’s impact on the climate crisis. The caucus promotes reducing, repairing, rewearing, and recycling as sustainable alternatives and supports the return of USA-based textile and apparel production. Learn more. ...

Our September 19 meeting featured two guest speakers. Executive Director, Democracy Maine and League of Women Voters of Maine, Anna Kellar shared a presentation on the November 5 Ballot Questions. Voter Protection and Access Director for the Maine Democratic Party, Will Hayward shared an Introduction to Voter Protection presentation. Get the slides and watch the ballot question presentation video here....

LCDC's biannual “Rally for Democracy” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-6 p.m. at the American Legion in Damariscotta. This free Get Out The Vote (GOTV) family-friendly party will feature food vendors, a cash bar, and activities for all ages, including rock painting, cornhole, and a bounce house, and a mini Maine makers market. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Democratic candidates, gather voter information, and sign up for GOTV volunteer efforts. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will also make remarks. Learn more. ...

All Democratic candidates for Maine House and Senate districts that include Lincoln County will participate in candidate forums hosted by local news media, to be held between Sept. 26 and Oct. 10 in Boothbay, Damariscotta, Dresden, Wiscasset, and Waldoboro. Plan to join and support your candidate or learn more about them to help you make an informed decision....

LCDC will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, featuring guest speaker Anna Kellar, Executive Director at Democracy Maine (League of Women Voters of Maine and Maine Citizens for Clean Elections) will explain the five referenda on the ballot this November. Will Hayward, Voter Protection and Access Director at the Maine Democratic Party, will make a presentation on the party's voter protection program. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join in person at the 2024 LCDC Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Road in Newcastle (across from The Lincoln Home), or via...

Join LCDC and the Maine Dems for a potluck and watch party for the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump! We’ll gather beginning at 8 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for social time and feasting, then settle in to watch the debate beginning at 9 PM. Space is limited so please register to help us plan for food, drink and seating. Get the sign up link on this post....

LCDC will host its annual Harvest Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Jefferson’s Le Barn event center, the restored gambrel-roofed barn at 132 Waldoboro Rd. The event includes a menu of locally sourced stews and soups and pies. Guests will receive the latest campaign updates 30 days before the Nov. 5 election during our final fundraising event of the year....

We have the Maine roll call video and clips from our very own Barbara Cray who is in Chicago this week with the Maine delegation!...

The Boothbay Region and Southport Democratic Committees invite everyone to an End-of-Summer Family Picnic, taking place on the Boothbay Common on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This fun-filled event is free and open to the public, though donations are greatly appreciated....

In addition to meeting and hearing from several local candidates at our Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote speech and we'll also be joined by a representative from the Harris for President campaign, Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA-1)!...

This weekend marks 100 days until the Nov. 5 election and Democrats in Lincoln County are joining a statewide Weekend of Action with a canvass in Wiscasset on Saturday, July 27!...

Please join Wayne Farrin, with special guest Cameron Reny, on Tuesday, July 30, as he kicks off his campaign for HD47 state representative serving the communities of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset....

Click to see a photo collage from our June and July Parade activities: June 22 Pride Walk from Newcastle to Damariscotta, June 26 Boothbay Windjammer Days; and July 4 Parades in Wiscasset and Round Pond!...

No Spring Chickens–“Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies”–will provide music during the LCDC Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Guests at the annual fundraising event will also have the opportunity to support LCDC activities that help elect local Democratic candidates via three separate raffles. Learn more...

The LCDC will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 27, featuring a talk on engaging with rural voters by the author and political scientist Dan Shea. The hybrid meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the 2024 LCDC Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Rd in Newcastle (across from The Lincoln Home), or via Zoom....