Old Town Democrats, Old Town, Maine
Upcoming Meeting: Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM
U. S. W. Local 80 Union Hall, 354 Main St., Old Town
***Location***
U.S.W. Local 80 building
354 Main Street, Old Town, ME 04468
Candidate Night in Old Town
The Old Town Area Democratic Committee is hosting a Candidates'
Evening on Monday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. at the Herbert Sargent Community center,
342 Bennoch Rd. in Stillwater. Besides representatives from the gubernatorial
campaigns, there will also be candidates from districts 13, 14, 18, 19, and 20.
Among those who will be present and participating are Sen. Libby Mitchell,
Reps. Emily Cain, Jim Martin, Richard Blanchard, Ben Pratt, Robert Duchesne, and
candidate Jim Dill. Rep. Richard Blanchard and candidate James Dill of District
14 will be challenging each other in the June primary for the Democratic slot on
the November ballot. The evening is open to the public and all are welcome.
Election 2010
As the election campaigns for Maine state offices such as representative, senator, and governor grow closer, please take advantage of any opportunities in our town or surrounding communities to meet and speak with the Democrats currently in the races. Also, while there is still time, please take advantage of Maine's Clean Election system and contribute to any local candidates that may be fundraising this way (to contribute online, click here). And finally, please consider becoming active in the local Democratic committee - it is a vibrant and friendly group of volunteers, and we will always welcome fresh energy and ideas!
Riverfest 2009
This year's booth was a great success. It was wonderful to interact with so many like-minded Oldtowners during the day, and to have a chance to put a face with the name. We were stocked up on information pamphlets on the ballot questions, and also had some Maine state government info as well as a bowl of candy to share with all comers (thank you again for the treats, Senator Schneider). The next stop - Election 2009 and its many questions to be answered, followed by a new year and another caucus.
Coming up on Saturday, June 20, 2009
The Penobscot Democratic Commitee Meeting will be held from 9:30-11:30 am at the EMLC Solidarity Center at 20 Ivers St. in Brewer. Some items that will be discussed will be the upcoming Fourth of July parade and elections for state convention committees. Following the meeting, a barbeque will be held - now they know how to have a meeting!
April 8, 2009
Please note...
In place of our regular monthly meeting in Old Town, we encourage
all interested citizens of Old Town and surrounding communities to attend a
Public Update and Discussion on Landfill-related Legislation. Rep. Bob
Duchesne and other legislators (if available) will update the public about
pending legislation related to the Old Town landfill and related issues. The
evening will start with refreshments and informal introductions, 6:30-7, with
legislative update and discussion following.
The public is invited.
Where: Birch Street School
(behind the new Orono Public Library under
construction) 10 Birch Street, Orono.
When: Monday, April 13, 6:30-9 p.m.,
program starts at 7 p.m..
What to bring: Your questions and concerns about the landfill and
waste related issues in our region.
Sponsor: Orono Community Forums, contact Paul Schroeder 866 7766 for details.
Monday March 16, 2009
The City of Old Town Workshop Council/Landfill Committee is holding a meeting from 7:00 to 9:00pm on March 16th at the Old Town Library. Important new information will be brought up at this meeting concerning the Old Town Landfill situation, and all people interested are encouraged to attend.
Monday March 9, 2009
The Old Town Democratic Committee held a brainstorming session at the March meeting. Activities that attendees would like to see the OTDC be a part of over the coming months were divided into five categories.
1. Landfill and Mill Issues:
a. Concerns about the dump and potential expansion
b. Explore potential issues with biomass boiler
c. Bringing clean industries and businesses to Old Town
2. Revitalize Downtown
3. Organizational Development
a. Start bringing in potential candidates for governor to ask them questions related to our community
b. Social events such as potlucks to bring the Old Town Democrats together
c. Keep our web site up to date with meeting times, local issues, special events, progress of commitees.
4. Community Education
a. Education on various issues of interest
b. Look into speaking at senior citizens' meetings
c. Meeting/Forum on health care
d. Meeting/Forum on labor unions
e. School consolidation
5. Community Service
a. Volunteer opportunities
b. Organize town (area) database of volunteer opportunities
c. Identify under-served populations in area or projects needing community support and coordinate/organize/provide support.
d. Coordinate with other local committees to have more political power for issues.
February 21, 2009
Citizens Together for Change - Community Service Event
On Saturday, February 21, from 10 am to 4 pm, Citizens Together for Change will hold a service event to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor's "Restore." Participants may work a shift of any length that suits them. You do not have to stay for the entire time.
Our local Habitat affiliate needs help to set-up and stock their "Restore", a store that sells donated building materials at discounted prices. Proceeds from this store would boost fundraising to ensure that more Habitat houses are built to low-income community members.
Volunteers could offer to paint, or perform minor repairs to the "Restore" building, work on a phone bank calling stores and contractors for donations, or they may even offer to use their vehicles to pick up donations and bring them to the "Restore."
If you have further questions about details of how you can help at this event, or at another time, please call Habitat's local executive director, Val Marsh, at 992-0704.
December 9, 2009
Celebrate Change - Change is Coming!
There will be two local meetings (house parties) that will discuss how you can help President-Elect Obama ensure that indeed change will be coming. The first will be held on Friday, December 12th at 12:00 at the home of Deborah Deane in Brewer, and the second will be held in Bangor on Saturday evening, December 13th at the home of Elizabeth Stevens. More details can be found by visiting the following links:
Friday (December 12) event: here
Saturday (December 13) event: here
December 1, 2008
The Old Town Democratic Committee will be taking nominations and holding elections for open officer positions at their next meeting on Monday, December 8th, at 7:00 PM, at the USW Local 80 Building at 354 Main St. Changes to the current by-laws will also be discussed. Registered Democrats in Old Town are eligible for voting on both candidates and by-laws. All interested in these decisions, as well as lively discussion of current Democratic politics, are welcome to attend.
November 3,2008
ONE DAY and counting...
Crunch time is here. It's time for the final push to help all the Maine Democratic candidates get over the top to victory in 2008. Toward this goal, the Old Town Democratic Committee will be meeting on a weekly basis over the final few weeks to discuss and implement ways to help area campaigns. If you've never attended one of the meetings, please come - we are a friendly bunch and we'll do our best to help you find some activities that you would enjoy doing. Remember, your help in the next few weeks could make the difference in who we have representing us for the next 2 to 4 years!
You can vote now!
Absentee ballots are now being taken at the Old Town town offices - you can fill it out right there, and they will process the ballot on Election Day. If you typically have a busy or unpredictable schedule, an absentee ballot may be just right for you, and will give you the security of having cast your ballot without having to worry about weather, emergencies, or running out of time.
Thank you to our spring/summer leader, Mike Fuller
Mike stepped down in September due to health reasons, but over his tenure oversaw the most active period in recent history of the Old Town Democratic Committee. He lead us to increased visibility in the community, including participation in both the Canoe Hullaballoo and Riverfest, and helped create a committee structure that gave all who participated a voice and a feeling of contribution. He also left the committee on solid financial ground (although donations are always welcome!) We will miss his leadership, but will work hard to carry out the vision that he had begun back in the days of the caucuses.
Join in the splendid Greater Bangor-Penobscot County Senate Democratic Evening!
Featuring:
Senate Democratic Leadership
Governor Baldacci
Senators and Representatives
and other honored guests
Thursday, September 25th, from 6 to 8 pm. at the Isaac Farrar Mansion, at the corner of Union St. and Second St., in Bangor.
Suggested Business/Organization donations:
Platinum Host - $5000 Gold Host - $2500
Silver - $1000 Bronze - $500
Suggested Individual Donations:
Platinum Host - $1000 Gold Host - $500
Silver - $250 Bronze - $100
Supporter - $25
For additional information, contact Senator Elizabeth Schneider
852-2716 or 866-7359
SCHNEIDERSENATE@MSN.COM
You can help make a difference in this upcoming election with your support and participation.