The League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund has released its 12th Easy-to-Read Voter Guide for the 2018 general election. This year’s guide covers the gubernatorial race, the federal race…
Elections
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In 2016, Dana Dow’s return to the state senate returned control to the Republican party. Dow, a former two-term senator, defeated Democratic incumbent Chris Johnson 12,131 to 10,909 which gave the…
Laura Fortman’s past government experience has been a labor of love. Fortman, 64, is a former Maine Commissioner of Labor. She also worked in the Obama Administration as a deputy administrator for…
Here are some facts regarding voter registration in Maine.
If you mail in a new voter registration card to the town clerk, it must be received…
At the Lincoln County Democrats’ Oct. 20 Street Party, the byword is “local.” During the party,…
The details of Question 1
Maine voters will see several proposals on their state ballot Nov. 6, the first one being a citizen’s initiative to establish in-home and support services for the elderly and disabled.
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The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) convened a panel of women from across New England for an extraordinarily timely discussion of “The Power of Women in Politics in 2018: Voting,…
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.
Attendees will have…
Local Democrats hope a “Blue Wave” envelopes and wipes out recent Republican electoral success this fall. In 2016, President Trump scored an upset victory over heavily favored Hillary Clinton, and…
Update: Due to a scheduling conflict, U.S. Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein is unable to attend this event.
All voters will have the opportunity to meet with U.S. Senate…
The Lincoln County News will host three forums with candidates for local legislative districts, as well as for county commissioner and district attorney, in October.
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A recent report from the state’s Department of Labor predicted a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs statewide by 2026. Is the ensuing concern caused by the report warranted? What can be done to…
One reason for Laura Fortman’s visit to Straw Farm in Newcastle on Thursday, Aug. 23, was to prepare for her appearance at the Windsor Fair --- in the traditional candidates’ milking contest.…
Labor Day is both the traditional end of the summer vacation season and a day to celebrate the hard working people of America. The Westport Island Democrats invite the community to join them at…
Stephanie Hawke, District 89 state representative, is kicking off her re-election campaign with a public Meet & Greet on Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Board Room, 29 McKown…
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…
Voters are invited to join local candidates for informal conversation over coffee on Saturday mornings, 10-11 a.m. at various locations across the county.
This week, State House candidate,…
All interested voters are invited to meet candidates on Thursday, Aug. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Split Rock Distilling, Osprey Point Road and Route One in Newcastle.
There is no charge for the…
The date is set for “Brewing Democracy: a Night at The Opera House,” part of a series of informal meet-ups across Lincoln County. Democratic candidates for local and statewide offices will gather…
"Climate Change Impacts Assessment and Policy - Where we are Gaining and Losing" is the next “Egghead Evening” topic Monday, Aug. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s…
Lincoln County Democrats
Monday, Aug. 6 is the final day to make reservations for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s Lobster Bake and Family Fun Day taking place Sunday, Aug. 12 at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro.…
Local candidates are setting up informal meetings with interested voters over coffee and baked goods, nearly every Saturday morning into October, 10-11 a.m. These occur at various locations across…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) continues its series of “Egghead Evenings” on Monday, Aug. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at their Campaign Office at 521 Main St. in Damariscotta.
Heather…
The Lincoln County Republican Committee (LCRC) held its monthly meeting at the Newcastle Community Center on June 27 featuring Jonathan Liberman, district attorney for Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc,…
Holly Stover of Boothbay will kick off her run for the Maine House of Representatives with a public party at Brown's Wharf Inn, 121 Atlantic Ave., in Boothbay Harbor, on Tuesday, July 17, 5 to 8 p…
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all interested voters to talk informally with local candidates over coffee and baked goods, nearly every Saturday morning into October, 10-11…
Join Democrats and unenrolled voters from throughout Lincoln County on Sunday, Aug.12 for an afternoon of music, outdoor games, lobster steamed over an open fire, and lively conversation.
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The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites the general public to purchase “A Treat For Two” raffle tickets to a Maine excursion and Farm-to-Table meal, to be hosted Friday, Aug. 17, in…
How does women’s pay compare to men’s in Maine? Is the incidence of violence against women declining in Maine? Learn about these and other related topics at the June 26 meeting of Indivisible-…
Lincoln County Democrats
The Lincoln County Democrats invite all interested voters to come to their campaign headquarters on Saturday mornings between 10 and 11 a.m. to talk informally with a local candidate while…
Boothbay Town Clerk Lynn Maloney reported the following voting results from Tuesday’s primary.
People’s Veto on ranked-choice voting: Yes 412 No 332. A total of 750 ballots cast
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Boothbay Harbor Town Clerk Michelle Farnham reports the following voting results from Tuesday’s primary.
People’s Veto regarding ranked-choice voting: Yes 306 No 244
Republican…
On Saturday, June 16, the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites the public to a Victory 2018 Campaign Office open house from 5-8 p.m. at 521 Main Street, Damariscotta.
With the…
Voters will be going to the polls on Tuesday, June 12 for the state primary election, where they will be asked to mark the ballot for their first-choice candidate as well as their second, third…
More than 60 delegates from the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) joined nearly 2,000 other Democrats from around the state at the Maine Democratic Party (MDP) Convention May 18-19. This…
Gorham businessman Shawn Moody campaigned in Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor May 30 and finished the day with a “Meet the Candidate” event at The Board Room in downtown Boothbay Harbor. The two local…
Lincoln County Community Conversations will hold an informational forum on ranked-choice voting (RCV) Wednesday, June 6, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Mobius, 319 Main St. in Damariscotta.
The…
Edgecomb planning board challenger Rebecca Graham and incumbent Pat Jeremiah won three-year terms in Friday’s election.
Graham received 35 votes, Jeremiah 31 and Chairman Jack French was…
The Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor Republican Committees will host a Meet the Candidates Night from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30 in the Board Room at the corner of McKown and Howard streets.
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Attorney Natasha Irving of Waldoboro will appear at the monthly meeting of the nonpartisan group Indivisible-Boothbay on Tuesday, May 22, 5-6 p.m. at the Rotary Building, 66 Montgomery Road,…
The Maine Democratic Party will hold its biennial convention Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20. The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will send 93 delegates representing 17 towns to this…
You might not know there is a municipal election going on in Edgecomb. After all, there are no candidate lawn signs, dozens of letters to the editor, or even campaign videos on Facebook. But there…
Eight hundred of Boothbay's 2,600 registered voters cast ballots in the May 7 municipal election which saw incumbent selectmen Dale Harmon and Steve Lewis reelected. Among the voters were several…
An educational presentation on ranked choice voting will be held at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Rd., Newastle on Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. This is a non-partisan presentation on the…
Boothbay Harbor passed all articles at its annual meeting Saturday. Moderator Ervin Snyder, chosen by secret ballot Friday, revealed Friday’s other results. The candidates all won unopposed.…
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee
On Thursday, May 10 at 6 p.m., voters of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor will convene at the Boothbay Region Elementary School gymnasium to vote on the Community School District budget. The warrant…
On Friday, May 4, polls will be open at the Boothbay Harbor Town Office from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for voters to decide by secret ballot a moderator for the annual town meeting (Article 1) and seven…
The 2018 Republican gubernatorial campaign trail hit Boothbay April 22 as one of the four candidates attended the American Legion breakfast. House Republican Leader Ken Fredette of Newport has…
Once Boothbay residents have voted for five municipal offices Monday, May 7, they will turn their attention to the 28-article town meeting warrant. This is the third year residents have settled…
