Chris Hall, former Maine legislator and retired Bristol town administrator, has been chosen by the LCDC to receive the 2024 Frances Perkins Award. The celebration is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 4:30 to 6 PM at a private residence overlooking Round Pond. Learn more...
The LCDC is thrilled to announce the date and location of the upcoming Frances Perkins Award Celebration. The event is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 4:30 to 6 PM at a private residence overlooking Round Pond. Learn more...
Public incidents of hatred and racism are rising in Maine and across New England. That chilling fact comes from data from the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center, organizations that track the activity of white supremacist and extremist groups....
Now more than ever, we need Democrats to stand up and fight for progressive values in their communities. County commissioner, school board member, town manager, city councilor — these are just a few examples of local roles with a big impact. If you intend to run, are considering running, or want to help get others elected for local office, here's a good place to start! Click to read 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 of Somerville sent this letter to the Boothbay Register in support of electing Cameron Reny to State Senate....
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."...
Geoff Bates sent this letter to the Lincoln County News in support of Cameron Reny for State Senate....
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....
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....
What Can You Do When it Seems Like You’re the Only Dem in Town? Take that frustration and turn it into a Letter to the Editor (LTE) or share messages on social media! And even without writing LTEs, here are some things you can just talk about with your friends, family and neighbors! The Maine Democratic Party shares ideas on what to share and write about on a weekly basis....
Francine and Tom Rondina of East Boothbay sent this letter to the Boothbay Register in support of Gov. Janet Mills' re-election....
April Thibodeau of Westport Island sent this letter to the Boothbay Register in support of Rep. Holly Stover's re-election....
Each month, the LCDC is partners with a local food pantry to collect much-needed food and household items. Learn more about this month's effort and how you can help....
The LCDC will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, via Zoom and not as a hybrid meeting as previously announced. A special panel, followed by Q&A, has been arranged to focus on the topic “Post-Roe Nation: What does Dobbs mean for Maine and where do we go from here.” ...
The LCDC is partnering with local food pantries to collect much-needed food and household items, part of a new Outreach Initiative started this month. Learn more here. ...
In remembrance of a violent insurrection that took place on January 6, 2021, this letter was submitted to local outlets as penned by LCDC Chair Chris Johnson....
African American Mainers have been fighting against racism and for racial and economic justice for generations, but we all have a responsibility to join together. Because it’s clear that nearly 53 years after Dr. King’s murder, we have a long way to go to achieve his dream of full equality. Read the MDP statement....
Our Chair, Chris Johnson, shares his thoughts on our 2020 volunteer efforts, creativity, and perseverance. Read his thoughtful and encouraging words for a better tomorrow....
As the Democratic National Convention of 2020 comes to a close, this is also a good time to look at the 2020 Maine Democratic Party Platform that was adopted during our own virtual convention last month....