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!

A proposal for cutting a 145-mile corridor for a transmission line in western Maine that would bring hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts, plus recent events related to failures by Central Maine Power make it a opportune time to discuss options for the future of power in Maine.

Please join us for a Town Hall on the Future of Maine Power from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, in the meeting room of the Rockport Opera House, Rockport, Maine. The event will feature a presentation by Maine State Rep. Seth Berry (D-Bowdoinham) along with Knox County elected officials Rep. Victoria Doudera (D-Dist. 94) and State Sen. Dave Miramant (D-Knox) on a proposal that would create a new consumer-owned utility to replace Central Maine Power and Emera Maine. Rep. Berry is Chair of the Maine Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, of which Rep. Doudera and Sen. Miramant are members.

Additional reading and resources:

Overview of the Proposal

Maine Power Quintuple Win & FAQS from Rep. Berry

Comparison Investor-Owned vs Consumer-Owned Utility Capital Cost

Natural Resources Council of Maine Fact Sheets

KCDC will host Sen. President Troy Jackson (D-Aroostook) and Sen. Rebecca Millett (D-Cumberland) and who will speak and take questions in a town hall style meeting about their proposed legislation to provide earned paid sick leave to certain employees.

The public are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn
about this important legislation that has the potential to benefit many Maine families. The bill text can be found at http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0110&item=1&snum=129

A public hearing for LD 369 will be held on February 25, 2019 at 11 AM in the Labor and Housing Committee (Cross Building 202). Please refer to the Public Hearing schedule, as dates and times can change:
http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/phwkSched.html?fbclid=IwAR2VqHfpunThBQmnZSrPTQLEktnwhyz0sy-Eh8DWTsRWEgmn6jY6c4vA9Io

Please join us for this month's meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 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, January 8, 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, November 13, 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, October 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, 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, September 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, 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!

• Are you a voter frustrated by the undue influence of money on our political system?
• Are you concerned about how climate change is affecting Maine's fisheries and our weather?
• Wondering how we can create living wage jobs in Maine's stagnant economy?
• Are you a student or the family of a student burdened by excessive student debt?
• Want to know how services can be improved for veterans and military servicemen and women and their families?
• Are you ready for Maine to have a Senator who strongly supports Medicare for All?
• Do you want better support for our teachers and public schools?
• Need to know how Ranked Choice Voting will be used for the first time in Maine's general elections?

Come hear what US Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein has to say about real solutions for real change. Bring your questions and your friends!  To share the event via Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/322913061792072/

All are welcome regardless of party affiliation.  Light refreshments will be served.

The Knox County Democratic Committee will host our annual John Syrett Lobster Bake on Sunday, August 19th from 4 - 7 p.m. at the waterfront home of Ken and Barbara Wexler in Owls Head, Maine. This is a great opportunity to honor a friend, show our candidates how much we support them, eat lobster and have a great time with new and old Democratic friends!
Click Here for More Information and to Purchase a Sponsorship or Tickets.

Please join us for this month's meeting on Tuesday, August 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.

Out of concern for the environment and reducing waste, only a limited number of agendas and minutes will be available, but you are welcome to print your own copies from the links below.

Meeting Agenda:  Coming soon!
 

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Coming soon!
 

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 the monthly meeting of the Knox County Democratic Committee. The KCDC meets for a regular meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 7:30PM, at the Stella Maris House in Rockland located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1).

Meeting Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes
A Treasurer’s report will be available at the meeting.

Please invite your Democratic friends!

KCDC invites you to march with us!

Theme:  Lifelong Learning

Line up at 10:30 a.m.:  Enter Thomaston cemetery at Dwight St. (2nd right as you come in to Thomaston from Rockland--directly across from the Thomaston Academy building).  A volunteer there will tell you where the Knox County Dems will line up.

Be there earlier if you want to make a sign to carry.  We will have supplies (or bring your own sign as long as it's positive!).  Kids are really encouraged!  Decorated bikes are fun!  

Headquarters will be open and serving lemonade.  

Show our KCDC unity and pride by marching in one of our handsome new Knox County t-shirts!  Features our new Knox County Dems logo on the front and the slogan “Despair is not an option. Get involved!” on the back. Navy blue tee is 100% cotton.  Available for a $15 donation. Get your t-shirt by stopping by headquarters before the parade. 

This is our chance to show literally thousands of people who we are and what we stand for!!

For more info:  contatct Nancy Davis (594-3072) 

You're invited to help Knox County Democrats kick off the midterm election season at the grand opening party at our new headquarters at 144 Main St in Thomaston!

Live music by Playin' Possum! Meet and greet candidates. Beer, wine, hors d'oeuvre and spiffy new t-shirts will be available by donation.

Despair is not an option. Get involved!

Due to the primary elections being held on our regular 2nd Tuesday meeting day, this month's meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 5 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.

Out of concern for the environment and reducing waste, only a limited number of agendas and minutes will be available, but you are welcome to print your own copies from the links below.

Meeting Agenda:  https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/4af4afba-bed3-4dd0-a26c-f8e0dcab7ee6/KCDC_MonthlyMtg_Agenda_2018June5.pdf
 

Previous Meeting Minutes:  https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d308a20f43b47b06c434b268a/files/d28086c3-00a6-4ca8-90b2-7f291d81b123/KCDC_Minutes_05_08_2018.pdf
 

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!

We are very excited to welcome all of our Democratic Gubernatorial candidates!  Please join us for this youth-centered event, hosted by Knox Dems in collaboration with the Maine Teen Advocacy Coalition, a wonderful group of high school students from Camden Hills (Rockport) and Oceanside (Rockland) high schools, who are developing questions and who will moderate the forum.  

Doors open at 12:15pm.  There will be music on stage prior to the start of the forum, and refreshments will be served in the cafeteria afterwards.  Candidates have been encouraged to join us for as much as possible before and after the 1-3pm forum, as their schedules permit.  The League of Women Voters (Midcoast) will also be on hand to register voters before and after the event.  

This is a civic event for everyone - teens, families, seniors!  Hope to see you there!

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Knox County Democratic Committee. The KCDC meets for a regular meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8PM, at the Stella Maris House in Rockland located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1).

Meeting Agenda: TBD
Previous Meeting Minutes: TBD
A Treasurer’s report will be available at the meeting.

Please invite your Democratic friends!

You are invited to join the Knox County Democrats at Watts Hall in Thomaston for the next in our series of listening sessions with Democratic candidates for Maine Governor. Come share your ideas and concerns for Maine’s future with the people who want to be your next governor. 

Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Knox County Democratic Committee.

For more information contact Liz Smith at lizzysmith207@gmail.com

You are invited to join the Knox County Democrats at Watts Hall in Thomaston for the next in our series of listening sessions with Democratic candidates for Maine Governor. Come share your ideas and concerns for Maine’s future with the people who want to be your next governor. 

Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Knox County Democratic Committee.

For more information contact Liz Smith at lizzysmith207@gmail.com

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Knox County Democratic Committee. The KCDC meets for a regular meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8PM, at the Stella Maris House in Rockland located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1).

Meeting Agenda: TBD
Previous Meeting Minutes: TBD
A Treasurer’s report will be available at the meeting.

Please invite your Democratic friends!

Join the Knox County Democratic Committee in visiting our elected officials at the Maine State House on Tuesday, April 3, from 9:00am to about 2:00pm. 

We'll meet as a group in the State House at 9:00 AM just before going through security.

Then we'll join our State Representatives Pinny Beebe-Center and John Spear for the House Democrats Caucus. We'll also join our State Senator David Miramant for the Senate Democrats Caucus. 

After observing both the House and Senate in session, we'll make sure to stop at the cafeteria in the Cross Building for lunch, and then head home around 2pm. 

There will not be official transportation from Knox County to Augusta, but we encourage everyone to carpool. For those who would like to go, but do not have transportation - please contact us and we'll work to help find you a carpool to join. 

Please RSVP to our Corresponding Secretary Mary Winchell. You can also contact Mary regarding carpool questions. We look forward to our visit! 

Mary Winchell
knoxdems@gmail.com

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Knox County Democratic Committee. The KCDC meets for a regular meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Stella Maris House in Rockland located at 148 Broadway (at the intersection with Route 1).

KNOX DEMS MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Location: Stella Maris House, Rockland, ME

Issue Working Groups Meeting: There will be no Working Groups meeting this month.

KCDC Business Meeting: 6:00pm-8:00pm

1. Call to Order - Zachery Annis

2. Approval of the Agenda - Zach Annis (1 min)

3. Approval of the Minutes - Sarah Baldwin (1 min)

4. Reports

   1. Chair’s Report - Zach Annis (3 min)

   2. Treasurer’s Report - Stu Thro (3 min)

   3. DSC Representatives Report - Matt Annis and Richard Nelson (3 min)

1. Platform Committee Reps Report - Nadine Bangerter, Nancy Davis, and Bob Nash (5 min)

D. Elected Officials Report - TBD (3 min) V. Standing Committee Updates (25 min)

1. Fundraising Committee - Matt Annis/Bruce Hodson (5 min)

2. Events Committee - Nancy Davis (5 min)

1. Candidate Listening Session with Mark Dion C. Candidate Support Committee - Dash Marley (5 min)

1. Headquarters search update (Matt)
D. Communications Committee - Zach Annis (5 min)

1. New website! (5 min)
E. By-Laws Committee - Zach Annis (5 min)

1. Old Business

   1. Caucus Debrief - Zach Annis (5 min)

   2. State house visit rescheduled to April 3 - Liz Smith (3 min)

2. New Business

   1. MDP Platform discussion and amendments (30 min)

   2. Committee volunteers (5 min)

3. Comments and Announcements

4. Adjournment 

The Treasurer's Report will be available at the meeting.

To print out a copy of this month's agenda, click here.

Click here to view the meeting minutes from February 2018

Please invite your Democratic friends!

On Sunday, March 4th, Maine Democrats across our state will gather to kick off the 2018 election campaign at our Democratic Caucuses. The caucuses are the organizational foundation of our party, and we need you there.

Learn more: https://www.mainedems.org/caucus
Pre-register today: https://my.mainedems.org/caucus/prereg

Our caucuses this year will be a unique organizing opportunity for local Democrats. You will have the chance to gather with other Democrats in your community, find out every way to get involved in 2018 campaigns, and add your voice to our #VictoryStartsHere statewide virtual rally by making signs with your fellow caucus attendees describing what victory means to you.

Caucuses last 1-2 hours and are scheduled on March 4, 2018 to start between 1 PM and 8 PM (specific times will vary by location). Caucuses will be held in towns and cities across the state. We are in the process of confirming all of the exact locations. Every county will have several caucuses, so there will be one near you.

Whether you have never attended a party caucus before or have caucused many times, please join us this year to help make our shared positive vision for Maine a reality.