The next monthly meeting is on Thursday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fire Station, 86 River Rd., Newcastle. This month’s agenda includes the opportunity for attendees to meet and hear from Betsy Sweet of Hallowell, the second Democrat to announce a run for the U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020....

The LCDC advises those who want to attend the Family Fun Day Lobster Bake, which will feature prominent Democratic personalities and U.S. Senate contenders, to make their reservations as soon as possible. The bake will take place at Cider Hill Farm, 785 West Main St. in Waldoboro on Sunday, Aug. 11. The deadline for making reservations is Monday, Aug. 5....

The next LCDC meeting is on Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fire Station, 86 River Rd., Newcastle. This month’s agenda includes the opportunity for attendees to meet and hear from Bre “Bee Kay” Kidman of Saco, the first Democrat to announce a run for the U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020....

Join Democrats, unenrolled and progressive voters from throughout Lincoln County on Sunday, August 11 for an afternoon of music, outdoor games, lobster steamed over an open fire, and lively conversation at the LCDC's annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at the Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro....

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....

The LCDC's October 20th Street Party is a RALLY FOR DEMOCRACY taking place from 4:30-7:30 PM at 521 Main Street in 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!...

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....

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. ...

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. ...