KCDC will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, July 8 at 6pm. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Please join us for the KCDC monthly meeting on July 8th from 6-7:30pm in the Rockland Public Library Community Room.  We’re happy to welcome guest speaker Imke Schessler-Jandreau, the Vice Chair of the Maine Democratic Party (MDP) for an informative discussion and Q & A session on the plans and preparation of the MDP for voter engagement, the midterm elections and beyond.

Our speaker will be followed by the regular business meeting of KCDC.

All Knox County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend KCDC meetings. 

If you would like to become a voting member of KCDC, please make your request to our Recording Secretary Linda Souers at ldsouers@gmail.com

250 years of democracy. 250 more if we work for it! No Kings then. No Kings now!

The Knox County Democratic Committee invites anyone living in this county (or visiting) to walk with us at the July 4th Parade in Thomaston, Maine.  Last year we had a joyous time and we want to grow that even more. Our contingent includes upbeat music provided by Playin’ Possum, which was quite a hit last year.

Bring your signs with positive messages in support of democracy and remind everyone that we are a nation of people, not Kings. We will gather at 10:00 a.m. at the staging area at the town cemetery on Dwight Street in Thomaston. The parade begins at 11am.

Plan to join the “No Kings” Midcoast Maine rally organized and facilitated by KCDC. You will be part of the nationwide No Kings events held in communities across America on June 14, 2025 as a counterpoint to the planned military parade scheduled that day to coincide with President Donald Trump’s birthday.

The rally will lead with a group of speakers including the Maine Democratic Committee Chair, elected Maine legislators from across Knox County, and others. There will also be music. Attendees are strongly encouraged to carry creative signs with messages reflecting your concerns and your hopes for the preservation of democracy and the rule of law.

Confirmed Speakers (so far):

Charlie Dingman, Chair, Maine Democratic Party

State Senator Pinny Beebe-Center

State Representative Valli Geiger

State Representative Ann Matlack

State Representative Mike Ray

Scout Bookham, Senior, Oceanside High School.

Dash Marley, Chair,  Knox County Democratic Committee

KCDC will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, June 10, at 6pm. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Please join us for the KCDC monthly meeting on June 10th from 6-7:30pm in the Rockland Public Library Community Room.  We’re happy to welcome guest speaker Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky for an informative discussion and Q & A session on current issues facing the Knox County Sheriff’s department including, among other topics, its relationship with ICE, and coverage for towns that do not have their own police departments.

Sheriff Polky’s talk will be followed by the regular business meeting of KCDC.

All Knox County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend KCDC meetings. 

If you would like to become a voting member of KCDC, please make your request to our Recording Secretary Linda Souers at ldsouers@gmail.com

KCDC will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 6pm. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY.

NOTE: The Rockland Public Library will be the location of monthly meetings in 2025.

This month’s agenda is the regular business meeting of KCDC.

All Knox County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend KCDC meetings. 

If you would like to become a voting member of KCDC, please make your request to our Recording Secretary Linda Souers at ldsouers@gmail.com

On Friday, May 9, 7-9 pm, in Watts Hall, Thomaston, the Knox County Democratic Committee (KCDC) will host the following panel of experts:

SHENNA BELLOWS, Maine Secretary of State. 
AARON FREY, Maine Attorney General. 
GARRETT MARTIN, President & CEO of Maine Center for Economic Policy. 
ANNA KELLAR, Executive Director of Democracy Maine

Panelists will discuss steps being taken to challenge cuts in funding and programs done through Executive Order, and the guardrails that remain in place to preserve democracy, institutions, and programs that Mainers rely on. Come to listen, ask questions and present ideas for going forward.

Watts Hall doors will open at 6:30 pm. Attendees are highly encouraged to RSVP, as the venue space is limited.

KCDC will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, April 8, at 6pm. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY.

NOTE: The Rockland Public Library will be the location of monthly meetings in 2025.

This month’s agenda includes (not necessarily in this order):

Guest speakers: Panel on Attainable Housing Solutions for Midcoast Maine

The lack of accessible and affordable housing has been recognized as a critical need and a barrier to economic growth in Knox County and throughout Maine.  Efforts to address solutions are debated and concepts considered at the local, regional and statewide level.  Our panel of experts will address the significant positive strides made in Knox County and in the state that have resulted in the creation of new homes and apartments in our county for people and families at the low-income and the market level.  Panel members include Representative Valli Geiger, legislator and housing advocate; Tia Anderson, Exec. Director, Midcoast Habitat for Humanity; Adam Lachman,  Rockland City Councilor; Caleb Lincoln, Local Housing Developer; and Chris Lee, CEO of Backyard ADU.

The panel discussion will be followed by the regular business meeting of KCDC.

All Knox County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend KCDC meetings. 

If you would like to become a voting member of KCDC, please make your request to our Recording Secretary Linda Souers at ldsouers@gmail.com

KCDC will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, February 11, at 6pm. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY.

NOTE: The Rockland Public Library will be the location of monthly meetings in 2025.

This month’s agenda includes (not necessarily in this order):

Guest speaker: Rep. Valli Geiger of Rockland, Owls Head and North Haven will speak about the state of the Legislative session and specifically about her committee work with the Labor and Housing Committee and the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committees.

• Potential workshop to prepare KCDC to support legislative initiatives at the state level

• Knox County town updates

• Announcements

All Knox County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend KCDC meetings. 

If you would like to become a voting member of KCDC, please make your request to our Recording Secretary Linda Souers at ldsouers@gmail.com

KCDC will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, January 14, at 6pm. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE ROCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY.

NOTE: The Rockland Public Library will be the location of monthly meetings in 2025.

This month’s agenda includes (not necessarily in this order):

• BIENNIAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS, DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• Knox County town updates

• Announcements

All Knox County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend KCDC meetings. 

If you would like to become a voting member of KCDC, please make your request to our Recording Secretary Linda Souers at ldsouers@gmail.com

KCDC will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, August 13, at 6pm. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING AT THE KCDC HEADQUARTERS AT 82 CAMDEN STREET, ROCKLAND, ME.  PARKING IS IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING.

This month’s agenda includes (not necessarily in this order):

• KCDC Business

• Knox County town updates

• Announcements

All Knox County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend KCDC meetings. 

Please pre-register here before Noon the day of the meeting .

To celebrate the opening of our 2024 Headquarters, an inauguration event will be held on August 4th from 4pm-6pm, featuring remarks from local Democratic leaders, community members, and special guests. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet with party representatives, and learn about upcoming initiatives and volunteer opportunities.

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Knox County Democratic Committee.

Schedule:
5:30pm - Social Gathering with light refreshments
6:00pm - Business Meeting
Guest Speaker: Ross LaJeunesse, candidate for U.S. Senate

The KCDC meets for its regular business meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 7:30PM. Please join us as well for light refreshments and conversation with your fellow Democrats at the 5:30PM social gathering prior to the business meeting.

Stella Maris House is located in Rockland at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1).

Agenda and minutes will be available at the meeting.

Maine Democratic Party Platform (Draft): https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/d77f97ae-679e-4813-8a46-485390cbbf36/2018_Maine_Democratic_Party_Platform_Draft.pdf

Please invite your Democratic friends!

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Knox County Democratic Committee.

Schedule:
5:30pm - Social Gathering with light refreshments
6:00pm - Business Meeting
Guest Speaker: April Thibodeau, MDP Political Affairs & Training Director

The KCDC meets for its regular business meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 7:30PM. Please join us as well for light refreshments and conversation with your fellow Democrats at the 5:30PM social gathering prior to the business meeting.

Stella Maris House is located in Rockland at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1).

Agenda and minutes will be available at the meeting.

Maine Democratic Party Platform (Draft): https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/d77f97ae-679e-4813-8a46-485390cbbf36/2018_Maine_Democratic_Party_Platform_Draft.pdf

Please invite your Democratic friends!

Please join us for this month's meeting on Tuesday, July 9, at 6pm at the Stella Maris House in Rockland, located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1; for a map, see: https://goo.gl/maps/u5sbvr9pToS2). Optional committee meetings will be held from 5-6pm.

Agenda and minutes will be available at the meeting.

Maine Democratic Party Platform (Draft): https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/d77f97ae-679e-4813-8a46-485390cbbf36/2018_Maine_Democratic_Party_Platform_Draft.pdf

Please invite your Democratic friends!

Please join us for this month's meeting on Tuesday, June 11, at 6pm at the Stella Maris House in Rockland, located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1; for a map, see: https://goo.gl/maps/u5sbvr9pToS2). Optional committee meetings will be held from 5-6pm.

Agenda and minutes will be available at the meeting. At June’s meeting, members of the Platform and Credentials Committees will be elected.

Maine Democratic Party Platform (Draft): https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/d77f97ae-679e-4813-8a46-485390cbbf36/2018_Maine_Democratic_Party_Platform_Draft.pdf

Please invite your Democratic friends!

Please join us for this month's meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at 6pm at the Stella Maris House in Rockland, located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1; for a map, see: https://goo.gl/maps/u5sbvr9pToS2). Optional committee meetings will be held from 5-6pm.

Agenda, minutes, and a Treasurer's report will be available at the meeting.

Maine Democratic Party Platform (Draft): https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/d77f97ae-679e-4813-8a46-485390cbbf36/2018_Maine_Democratic_Party_Platform_Draft.pdf

Please invite your Democratic friends!

Please join us for this month's meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 6pm at the Stella Maris House in Rockland, located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1; for a map, see: https://goo.gl/maps/u5sbvr9pToS2). Optional committee meetings will be held from 5-6pm.

Our guest speaker for April will be Sarah Skovran of Area Interfaith Outreach, who will discuss details of hunger in Knox County and her work with AIO’s Child Hunger Program since its inception (as the Weekend Backpack program) in 2015.

Agenda, minutes, and a Treasurer's report will be available at the meeting.

Maine Democratic Party Platform (Draft): https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/d77f97ae-679e-4813-8a46-485390cbbf36/2018_Maine_Democratic_Party_Platform_Draft.pdf

Please invite your Democratic friends!