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SUMMARY:Matt Dunlap Town Hall in Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:Here’s a chance to talk about the issues that matter to you with Congressional Candidate Matt Dunlap. \nMatt will share his vision for Maine\, answer your questions\, and listen to your concerns. Bring your questions\, ideas\, and your voice! \nMay 6th at the Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State St\, Ellsworth. Doors open at 6:00pm. Town Hall starts at 6:30pm. \nRegister to attend.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/matt-dunlap-town-hall-in-ellsworth/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
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SUMMARY:Ranked Choice Voting Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Secretary of State’s office for a mock RCV election and information session. Maine uses the Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Election Method for some races\, including many in the June 9 Primary Election. \nThis event is non-partisan\, free\, and open to all ages.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/ranked-choice-voting-info-session/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T080000
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SUMMARY:Hearing: May 12 for challenge to citizen initiative petition
DESCRIPTION:AUGUSTA\, MAINE – A hearing regarding challenges filed against the petitions filed by proponents of the citizen initiative titled “An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex” will be held on May 12. The hearing will be held in room 127 of the Maine State House in Augusta and will begin at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be livestreamed on the Department’s YouTube page. \nLearn more here: Hearing scheduled May 12 for challenge to citizen initiative petition
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/hearing-may-12-for-challenge-to-citizen-initiative-petition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231714
CREATED:20260427T142918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T142918Z
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SUMMARY:Democratic Candidates Televised Gubernatorial Debate - News Center Maine
DESCRIPTION: Know your Democratic Candidates for the June 9th Primary  \nPre-recorded debate on News Center Maine in partnership with the Maine Chamber of Commerce at Aura in Portland. The debate will be aired after the event. \n 
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/democratic-candidates-televised-gubernatorial-debate-news-center-maine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T200731Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock County for Graham Organizing Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Hancock County Graham volunteers and Graham-curious neighbors to dialogue with campaign staff\, Thursday May 14\, 5:00pm @ Graham Platner Campaign Headquarters. \nGather\, share food and drink\, and talk about how the campaign can best serve and engage Hancock County voters. Organizers plan to strategize together\, set plans for winning the general election\, and make sure every Hancock County voice is heard and vote is counted. \nYou are invited if you have none\, some\, or lots of experience\, ideas\, questions\, or just to listen and eat donuts.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/hancock-county-for-graham-organizing-meeting/
LOCATION:Graham Platner Headquarters\, 6 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231714
CREATED:20260503T175049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T175049Z
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SUMMARY:Forum on Election Security
DESCRIPTION:A Forum on Election Security will be sponsored by the bipartisan Blue Hill Constitution Committee and WERU Community Radio. \nPanelists with first-hand knowledge of Maine elections were invited to discuss timely questions surrounding elections\, such as voter identity\, hacking voting equipment\, and intimidation forces at polls. \nAmong those who have confirmed their participation are Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Cindy Reilly\, who served from 1995 to 2024 as Sedgwick’s Town Clerk. \nThe panel will be moderated by Ann Luther\, well known for her leadership roles with the League of Women Voters of Maine. \nFor more information\, contact the Blue Hill Constitution Committee at 207-632-4534.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/forum-on-election-security/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Congregation Church\, 22 Tenney Hill\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231714
CREATED:20260420T152945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T153239Z
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SUMMARY:Washington County: Democratic Candidate Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Democrats are sponsoring this opportunity to meet Democrat candidates\, hear their vision\, and get answers to your questions. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 17\, Check-in 12:30 – Event starts at 1:00\nWhere: East Machias Municipal Building Meeting Space – 571 Main Street\, East Machias (Same building as the Fire House on Rt 1). \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/washington-county-democratic-candidate-meet-greet/
LOCATION:East Machias Municipal Building\, 571 Main St.\, East Machias\, ME\, 04630
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
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SUMMARY:HCDC May Meeting: Graham Platner & Paige Loud
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm\nUnitarian Universalist Church and via Zoom \nOn Thursday\, May 21st\, the Hancock County Democratic Committee will hold its general monthly meeting. The meeting will begin with some brief business and will feature two special guests: Senate Candidate Graham Platner and Congressional Candidate Paige Loud. \nHancock County resident Graham Platner is a Marine and U.S. Army veteran\, oyster farmer\, chair of the Sullivan Planning Board\, and a candidate running for U.S. Senate in Maine to defeat Susan Collins.  Paige Loud\, a social worker and University of Maine graduate student\, is running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. She is the first Native woman\, as a member of the Cherokee Nation\, to run for office in Maine. \nBoth will speak briefly before answering questions. \nRegister for Zoom. \n\n\nPre-registration required for Zoom attendance by noon the day before the meeting. You will receive a unique link you will need to use to join the meeting.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/may-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 121 Bucksport Rd\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
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SUMMARY:Maine Democratic Party forum in Bangor
DESCRIPTION:All candidates are invited to a Maine Democratic Party forum in Bangor on May 22 at 6pm. \nMore details to be added as they become available.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/maine-democratic-party-forum-in-bangor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231714
CREATED:20260515T120207Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Dems Fun-D-Raiser: Bucksport\, Alamo Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and entertainment at The Alamo Theatre in Bucksport.\n\n\n\nWho doesn’t need a good laugh right about now?\nWe’ll be screening one of our favorite classic political comedies: a 90’s film starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver about a good-guy presidential imposter who takes over from a crooked commander-in-chief and inspires a nation. The film will show at The Alamo Theatre in Bucksport on Saturday\, May 30\, as part of our Fun-D-Raiser Weekend in Hancock County. \nImmediately after the film\, we’re offering wine tasting at The Phoenix Cafe just down the street! (Tickets for the tasting event sold separately.) \nDoors open: 12:00 PM\nShow starts: 12:30 PM \nYour $25 donation for this event will go to electing Maine Democrats up and down the ballot this November! \n \nTickets are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Some tickets may be available at the door\, but we encourage you to get your tickets early to secure your spot. \nThis event is sponsored by the Hancock County Democratic Committee of Maine.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/hancock-dems-fun-d-raiser-bucksport/
LOCATION:Alamo Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Bucksport\, ME\, 04416
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T163000
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CREATED:20260516T123229Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock Dems Fun-D-Raiser: The Phoenix Cafe\, Bucksport
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and wine tasting at The Phoenix Cafe in Bucksport. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for wine tasting after the film at The Alamo Theatre!\nThe Phoenix Cafe will be hosting this tasting event on Saturday\, May 30\, in the afternoon after our film screening at The Alamo Theatre just down the street\, as part of our Fun-D-Raiser Weekend in Hancock County. \nCome for the film and tasting\, or just join us for the tasting! (Tickets for the film screening sold separately.) \nYour $25 donation for this event will go to electing Maine Democrats up and down the ballot this November! \nTickets are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Some tickets may be available at the door\, but we encourage you to get your tickets early to secure your spot. \nThis event is sponsored by the Hancock County Democratic Committee of Maine.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/hancock-dems-fun-d-raiser-the-phoenix-cafe-bucksport/
LOCATION:The Phoenix Cafe\, 77 Main Street\, Bucksport\, ME\, 04416
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T133000
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SUMMARY:Nirav Shah Town Hall in Bar Harbor
DESCRIPTION:The Fix\, Fund\, Fuel\, Fight Tour\nThis will be a great opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Shah\, ask questions\, and share what matters most to you and your community. Come ready with tough questions! Nirav is excited to listen\, learn\, and engage with you on the issues that matter most. \n📍 The Mount Desert Island YMCA – 21 Park St\, Bar Harbor\, ME 04609\n📅 Sunday\, May 31\n🕐 Town Hall begins at 12:30 PM (doors open at 12:00 AM) \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/nirav-shah-town-hall-in-bar-harbor/
LOCATION:Mount Desert Island YMCA\, 21 Park Street\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231714
CREATED:20260515T121517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T113741Z
UID:3495-1780232400-1780239600@hancockdems.org
SUMMARY:Hancock Dems Fun-D-Raiser: Reel Pizza\, Bar Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and entertainment at Reel Pizza in Bar Harbor. \nWho doesn’t need a good laugh right about now?\nWe’ll be screening one of our favorite classic political comedies: a 90’s film starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver about a good-guy presidential imposter who takes over from a crooked commander-in-chief and inspires a nation. The film will show at Reel Pizza in Bar Harbor on Sunday\, May 31\, as part of our Fun-D-Raiser Weekend in Hancock County. \nImmediately after the film\, we’re offering wine and cider tasting at Cafe This Way just across the street! (Tickets for the tasting event sold separately.) \nDoors open: 12:00 PM\nShow starts: 1:00 PM \nYour $25 donation for this event will go to electing Maine Democrats up and down the ballot this November! \n \nTickets are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Some tickets may be available at the door\, but we encourage you to get your tickets early to secure your spot. \nThis event is sponsored by the Hancock County Democratic Committee of Maine.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/hancock-dems-fun-d-raiser-reel-pizza-bar-harbor/
LOCATION:Reel Pizza Cinerama\, 33 Kennebec Place\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231714
CREATED:20260515T122035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T113905Z
UID:3499-1780239600-1780246800@hancockdems.org
SUMMARY:Hancock Dems Fun-D-Raiser: Cafe This Way\, Bar Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and wine/cider tasting at Cafe This Way in Bar Harbor. \nJoin us for wine and cider tasting after the film at Reel Pizza!\nCafe This Way will be hosting this tasting event on Sunday\, May 31\, in the afternoon after our film screening at Reel Pizza just across the street\, as part of our Fun-D-Raiser Weekend in Hancock County. \nCome for the film and tasting\, or just join us for the tasting! (Tickets for the film screening sold separately.) \nYour $25 donation for this event will go to electing Maine Democrats up and down the ballot this November! \n \nTickets are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Some tickets may be available at the door\, but we encourage you to get your tickets early to secure your spot. \nThis event is sponsored by the Hancock County Democratic Committee of Maine. Proceeds will go to electing Maine Democrats in local\, state and congressional races.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/hancock-dems-fun-d-raiser-cafe-this-way-bar-harbor/
LOCATION:Cafe This Way\, 14.5 Mount Desert Street\, Bar Harbor\, ME\, 04609
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231714
CREATED:20260514T123159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T171155Z
UID:3482-1780254000-1780257600@hancockdems.org
SUMMARY:Nirav Shah Town Hall in Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:The Fix\, Fund\, Fuel\, Fight Tour\nThis will be a great opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Shah\, ask questions\, and share what matters most to you and your community. Come ready with tough questions! Nirav is excited to listen\, learn\, and engage with you on the issues that matter most. \n📍 Fogtown Brewing Company – 25 Pine St\, Ellsworth\, ME 04605\n📅 Sunday\, May 31\n🕐 Town Hall begins at 7:00 PM (arrivals begins at 6:30pm) \nSign up to attend.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/nirav-shah-town-hall-in-ellsworth/
LOCATION:Fogtown Brewing Company\, 25 Pine Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
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