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NEWS!

Maine Clean Elections fund. District 49 voters (Cushing, Friendship, Warren and Union) can now use the web to make the $5 contributions Bob Baker needs to qualify for funding (and we can all use the site to support the fund generally). Follow this link to the state's secure page.
Our Annual John Syrett Lobster Bake fund raiser will be held August 17th at Crockett's Beach, Owls Head, at the home of Ken and Barbara Wexler. Become a program-listed Sponsor ($100, $250, $500) by 28 July. Payment for regular tickets ($30) must be received by 15 August. Call Bonnie (594-9263) or Stu (594-8611) or mail direct to POB 452, Rockland 04841.
Lobster Festival volunteers needed to staff our political booth July 30 - Aug 3. We do not have a food booth this year. Call Carol Bachofner (594-8954). The parade is Saturday, Aug 2, and we need a strong group turnout, just like the Thomaston 4th. Assembly time and location TBA.
New HQ page! with a menu item. Everything about our 2008 Campaign Headquarters has been moved here.
What were Dave Miramant and Ed Mazurek doing at the Mussel Ridge picnic? Click the image for more.
District 49 voters caucused July 14^th in Warren and elected Bob Baker to replace place-holder Hugh Magbie as their Democratic candidate for the Maine House. Here is Bob's press release. District 49 voters can make the $5 donations Bob needs to qualify for Clean Elections funding here.
Andrew O'Brien turned 'em out at the Lincolnville Strawberry Festival parade on July 5^th. Click the image to see more on his blog.
Joan Welsh's campaign kick-off was Thursday, July 10^th in Camden. Strong turnout on a beautiful afternoon.
Haskell-Mayo Celebration was Sunday, July 13^th at Blueberry Cove, Tenants Harbor. Reminisces by Chellie Pingree. Volunteer awards to Mary Hunter, Kathleen Friedrich, and Nancy Arey. Recap here.
Monster Raffle! You wondered where the money comes from? Kathie Johnson has several answers here. Lots of great stuff to take a chance on (like Bob Besaw's Downtown Rockland painting), donated by good folks like you. Ticket sales began on July 4th. Check back for updates.
Dave Miramant's campaign kick-off on June 26^th at KCDC headquarters was a well attended (85+) event. Dave's family provided excellent food and song. (No more photos, but you can click this one to enlarge it.)
Tom Allen stopped in at HQ Opening, Saturday, June 14^th.
Click for: Photos | Report | Press release page
Convention report from the Chair!
Convention pix here.
The blog, Turn Maine Blue, was discussed at the June meeting.
Give it a try.
Donations are needed to support our work this summer and fall. Make checks payable to Knox County Democratic Committee and mail to P.O. Box 452, Rockland, ME 04841. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.)
Updated (07/22) candidates information page here.
Municipal Officers.
Contact information for all 2008 municipal officers in now linked on our contact page.

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