We kicked off 2023 by thanking Chloe Maxmin for her two terms of service as a member of the State House from 2018-20 and as a member of the State Senate from 2020-22....
LCDC met on Jan 26, 2023. Our full agenda included a mini-legislative update (video available), our biennial officer elections (results within), Executive Committee appointments, some town democratic committee announcements, and a lot of thank yous as we transition to a new leadership team. Read all about it here....
The LCDC officer and Chair's Designee to the Maine Democratic State Committee (DSC) elections will take place during our Thursday, January 26, Zoom meeting which begins at 7 p.m. In order to be able to vote during this online meeting, you must be prepared! Read here for more...
The Nobleboro Democratic and Republican Committees have joined forces to raise money for fuel assistance for Nobleboro folks in need, to be distributed through the Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County. They will hold a luncheon on February 11 to collect donations....
Chris Johnson will not seek re-election after six years of leadership, so we thought we'd share a few pics from the past as well as his final Chair's note as distributed to our email list on January 11. Read it here....
LCDC met on Nov 17, 2022. Our guest speaker was Maine Public's chief political correspondent and statehouse bureau chief Steve Mistler who shared an election recap and took questions. The video replay is available here along with some announcements....
The 2022 Campaign in Pictures offers a look back over 10 months of forums, meetings, canvasses, workshops and parties and photos of the candidates and many of the more than 150 volunteers who made the campaign such a huge success....
A campaign that kicked off in February ended November 8 with a large turnout for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. Democrats were on the ballot in Lincoln County in 12 races, and won 10 of those contests....
The LCDC has announced that they will host political journalist Steve Mistler in person for post-election analysis during their final monthly meeting of 2022 on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 PM for a hybrid event. Attendees may participate in person at the American Legion in Damariscotta or via Zoom....
Election Day is coming up and it's time to focus on Get Out The Vote (GOTV)! Here's a primer on what it is, why it's important and how you can help....
LCDC met on Oct 27, 2022. Our guest speaker was Grace Leavitt (she/her), president of the Maine Education Association, who shared "The Truth: What Our Educators Do". The video replay is available here along with some announcements and links....
Maine has come a long way in the past four years. With Democratic majorities in Augusta, we've laid a solid foundation upon which to build a stronger, brighter future for all Mainers. Learn more and find out how to keep the momentum going. ...
Chris Johnson of Somerville sent this letter to the Boothbay Register in support of electing Cameron Reny to State Senate....
Democrats running for county and state office in Lincoln County participated in five candidate forums over the past month, responding to questions from voters on a range of issues. Read more and find links to recordings of the forums....
The Waldoboro Democratic Committee hosted 35 at Perch Café & Bakery on Oct. 16 to hear from local candidates. Here's a summary and some photos....
The Wiscasset Dems & Friends hosted a Party for the Party on October 13 with dancing, live music, free beer/wine at The Ledges....
Read the remarks shared by climate justice activist and student Anna Siegel during the Rally for Democracy on Saturday, October 15....
Kelli Whitlock Burton of Waldoboro sent this letter to the Lincoln County News in support electing Clint Collamore to the State House....
Paula Arsenault of Boothbay sent this letter to the Boothbay Register praising Gov. Janet Mills for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and expressing her desire for "four more years of Mills' effective leadership."...
More than 200 people turned out Saturday, Oct. 15 at our Rally for Democracy in Damariscotta that featured Gov. Mills and Rep. Pingree, conversations with Democratic legislative and county candidates, food from regional vendors and music by the local band, 32 North. Read the highlights and see the photos within...
Geoff Bates sent this letter to the Lincoln County News in support of Cameron Reny for State Senate....
Rich Livingston of Bremen sent this letter to the Lincoln County News in support of re-electing Gov. Mills by highlighting her achievements in fiscal management during "turbulent times."...
Ru Monsell of Damariscotta sent this letter to the Lincoln County News in support of re-electing Chellie Pingree to the U.S. House highlighting her fight for Maine's lobster industry....
An Schaer of Waldoboro sent this letter to the Boothbay Register in support of Gov. Janet Mills' re-election, especially highlighting her record on expanding access to health care....
The Rally for Democracy: A Get Out The Vote Party takes place rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4-7 PM at the American Legion in Damariscotta. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be sold directly by the individual vendors. The bar and some of the vendors will take cash only, so plan accordingly. Food vendors include Brother Shucker, Perch Cafe & Bakery, and JJ’s Schooner Dogs. The Committee sought out a variety of local vendors that produce quality food at accessible prices. Learn more....
Richard Brown of Dresden sent this letter to the Lincoln County News in support of Sen. Eloise Vitelli's re-election bid noting two pieces of legislation that she sponsored that help Mainers succeed....
Jordan Wood of Round Pond sent this letter to the Lincoln County News to remind everyone about the kind of legislator Lydia Crafts has been....
Geoff Bates of South Bristol sent this letter to the Lincoln County News to share his real experience with improved health care because of legislation passed by Gov. Mills and our Democratic state majorities....
Sam and Kayda Selby Wiscasset sent this letter to the Portland Press Herald thanking Gov. Mills for alleviating the tax burden that had been put on property owners as the previous administration failed to fulfill the state's commitment to fund schools at 55%....
LCDC as announced the date, time and location for this year’s Rally for Democracy: A Get Out The Vote Party. The event features live music, cash bar, food trucks, rousing speakers, voter info, candidates, kids activities and more and takes place rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4-7 PM at the American Legion in Damariscotta. ...