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 meet-up sponsored by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC). A cash bar will be available in the tasting room. Learn about the distillery online at http://www.splitrockdistilling.com/.

Confirmed to date: Zak Ringelstein for U.S. Senate, Laura Fortman for State Senate (Lincoln County minus Dresden plus Washington and Windsor), and Jason Putnam for State House (Alna, Wiscasset, Randolph and Pittston).

Other candidates seeking federal, state and county seats have also been invited.

The LCDC offers many “meet the candidates” events across the county along with other group discussions and meetings. Save the date for Brewing Democracy meet-ups on Sept. 13 at The Opera House in Boothbay Harbor and Sept. 27 in the Oysterhead Lounge at the Newcastle Publick House.

Learn more at http://lincolncountydemocrats.com/calendar or www.facebook.com/lincolncountydems/.