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. ...

30 September, 2024 /

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....

11 October, 2022 /

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on February 17, 2022 via Zoom. During the 2022 Campaign Kickoff, we met many of our candidates, explained the changes to the house districts, and talked about how our campaign volunteers can support candidates and work with the LCDC Campaign Team to keep Lincoln County blue! The video replay is available here along with some notes and links...

20 February, 2022 /

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on January 20, 2022 via Zoom. We received a Pine Tree Amendment Update from guest speakers Sen. Chloe Maxmin and local activists Andy Burt and Michelle Henkin. We were also introduced to two Democratic Candidates vying for the State Senate District 13 seat that Sen. Maxmin will be vacating. And, Chris shared a presentation about our Caucus 2022 replacement plans. The video replay is available here along with some notes and links...

21 January, 2022 /

The Thursday, January 20 meeting welcomes Sen. Chloe Maxmin to provide an update on the Pine Tree Amendment. A mystery guest will also speak and we'll share information about this year's caucus replacement plans. All Lincoln County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend. ...

10 January, 2022 /

UPDATED with speaker info! The next Lincoln County Community Conversations event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The panel discussion focuses on the November referendum Question 1 in order to provide voters “Views from Both Ends of the CMP Corridor.”...

04 October, 2021 /

Lydia Crafts, candidate for Maine House of Representatives in District 90, will host the next event in her series Community Coming Together on Facebook Live on Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m....

29 June, 2020 /

So much must change. The president is an international embarrassment, a mean-spirited, pathological liar, and a domestic threat to our Constitution. GOP leaders put party above country, listen to money instead of constituents, and ignore science. Income inequality has made the wealthiest few even richer by stealing opportunity from everyone else. Climate change is now a crisis that demands decisive action....

03 November, 2019 /

The next LCDC meeting is on Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Fire Station, 86 River Rd., Newcastle. This month’s agenda welcomes updates from two members of Governor Janet Mills’ administration with Lincoln County connections....

08 June, 2019 /

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. ...

09 August, 2018 /