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SUMMARY:Bucksport: Canvass with the Maine Dems
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays at 10 am\, 1 pm\, and Tuesdays at 4 pm\nWe meet at 12 Main St\, Field of Valor Veterans Memorial \nTalking to voters face-to-face is the best way to earn their support for Democrats up and down the ticket and beat Susan Collins — but we’re running out of time. Can we count on you to knock with us? \nSign up to join us in Bucksport. \nDon’t worry if you’ve never done a canvassing shift before\, there will be training and Q&A before the shift starts! \nYou can sign up to canvas in the morning\, afternoon\, or evening – we will be meeting at 10:00 am\, 1:00 pm\, and Tuesdays at 4:00 PM on Saturdays in in Bucksport to get trained and hit the doors to speak with voters. \nJust bring yourself\, a fully charged phone and plenty of energy for a great day of canvassing! \nCan’t wait to see you soon!
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/bucksport-canvass-with-the-maine-dems/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Candidate Dakota Dupuis
DESCRIPTION:Coffee with a Candidate — October 11th\nJoin candidate for Hancock County Sheriff\, Dakota Dupuis\, for a casual morning of coffee and conversation. \nThis is an opportunity to meet Dakota\, hear more about his experience with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office\, learn about his vision and priorities for the future\, and have an open conversation about the issues that matter to our communities. \nNo speeches\, no formal agenda\, just good coffee\, conversation\, and an opportunity to get to know the candidate and ask questions
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/coffee-with-candidate-dakota-dupuis/
LOCATION:Sweet Cheeks Diner\, 214 US Route 1\, Bucksport\, ME\, 04416
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T212801Z
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SUMMARY:Ellsworth Canvass with The Maine Democrats
DESCRIPTION:Talking to voters face-to-face is the best way to earn their support for Democrats up and down the ticket and beat Susan Collins. \nDon’t worry if you’ve never done a canvassing shift before\, there will be training and Q&A before the shift starts! \nJoin us at 10:00 am\, 1:00 pm\, or 4:00pm on Saturday and/or Sunday at the Hancock County Democratic Committee Offices at 53 Church St\, Ellsworth to get trained and hit the doors to speak with voters! Please join us on the day and time of your choice. \nSign up to attend in Ellsworth. \nJust bring yourself\, a fully charged phone and plenty of energy for a great day of canvassing! \nYou should also go to your App Store or Google Play Store and download the MiniVAN app and create an account if you don’t have one already. \niOS: https://apple.co/34ctpME \nAndroid: https://tinyurl.com/androidminivan \nSIGN UP TO CANVASS
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/ellsworth-canvass-with-the-maine-democrats/
LOCATION:HCDC Office\, 53 Church Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T212538Z
CREATED:20260910T135218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T212538Z
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SUMMARY:Bar Harbor: Canvass with the Maine Dems
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 10am or 4pm\nWe meet on the corner of Park St and Main St \nTalking to voters face-to-face is the best way to earn their support for Democrats up and down the ticket and beat Susan Collins — but we’re running out of time. Can we count on you to knock with us? \nSign up to join us in Bar Harbor. \nDon’t worry if you’ve never done a canvassing shift before\, there will be training and Q&A before the shift starts! \nYou can sign up to canvas in the morning or afternoon. We meeting at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM on Sunday in Bar Harbor on the corner of Park St and Main St. Quick training and then hit the doors to speak with voters. Just bring yourself\, a fully charged phone and plenty of energy for a great day of canvassing! \nCan’t wait to see you soon!
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/weekend-of-action-in-bar-harbor-canvass-with-the-maine-dems/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T212951Z
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SUMMARY:Bucksport: Canvass with the Maine Dems
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays at 10 am\, 1 pm\, and Tuesdays at 4 pm\nWe meet at 12 Main St\, Field of Valor Veterans Memorial \nTalking to voters face-to-face is the best way to earn their support for Democrats up and down the ticket and beat Susan Collins — but we’re running out of time. Can we count on you to knock with us? \nSign up to join us in Bucksport. \nDon’t worry if you’ve never done a canvassing shift before\, there will be training and Q&A before the shift starts! \nYou can sign up to canvas in the morning\, afternoon\, or evening – we will be meeting at 10:00 am\, 1:00 pm\, and Tuesdays at 4:00 PM on Saturdays in in Bucksport to get trained and hit the doors to speak with voters. \nJust bring yourself\, a fully charged phone and plenty of energy for a great day of canvassing! \nCan’t wait to see you soon!
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/bucksport-canvass-tuesday/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
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SUMMARY:Ellsworth City Council Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Ellsworth City Council candidates in a public forum moderated by Cyndi Wood\, Managing Editor of The Ellsworth American. Submit questions ahead of time to news@ellsworthamerican.com or on an index card at the event for possible inclusion.\n\nCan’t attend? Watch live or catch the recording on the City of Ellsworth’s YouTube channel.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/ellsworth-city-council-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:The Grand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: District VII District Attorney
DESCRIPTION:Featuring candidates Bob Granger and Steve Juskewitch\, moderated by Cyndi Wood\, managing editor of the Ellsworth American.\n\n \n\nProsecutorial District VII covers Hancock and Washington Counties.\n\n \n\nThere will be an opportunity for the members of the live audience to submit questions on notecards to be presented by the moderator. Questions may also be submitted in advance by email to downeast@lwvme.org. The forum will be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LWVME.  The event will be recorded and a link to the recording will be available on the League’s website.\n\n \n\nThe forum is organized by the League of Women Voters – Downeast. Co-sponsors include The Ellsworth American and the Mount Desert Islander.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/candidate-forum-district-vii-district-attorney/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000
DTSTAMP:20260929T142930Z
CREATED:20260929T134733Z
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: House District 13
DESCRIPTION:Featuring candidates Michael Cunningham (D) and Russell White (R)\, moderated by Cyndi Wood\, managing editor of the Ellsworth American. \nHouse District 13 includes Ellsworth\, Fletchers Landing Township\, and Waltham. \nThere will be an opportunity for the members of the live audience to submit questions on notecards to be presented by the moderator. Questions may also be submitted in advance by email to downeast@lwvme.org. The forum will be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LWVME.  The event will be recorded and a link to the recording will be available on the League’s website. \nThe forum is organized by the League of Women Voters – Downeast. Co-sponsors include The Ellsworth American and the Mount Desert Islander.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/candidate-forum-house-district-13/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Meet and Greet with Ron Russell
DESCRIPTION:Candidate Ron Russell will hold a Town Hall style Meet and Greet event on Thursday\, October 15\, at 6pm at the Penobscot Community School. \nRon is one of the two candidates running for the Maine House to represent HD 17 – the towns of Bucksport\, Orland\, Penobscot\, and Verona Island. \nAll voters are invited to come to meet Ron and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/town-hall-meet-and-greet-with-ron-russell/
LOCATION:Penobscot Community School\, 66 N.Penobscot Rd.\, Penobscot\, ME\, 04476
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20261005T130406Z
CREATED:20260730T151314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T130406Z
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SUMMARY:HCDC October Meeting: Representatives Gary Friedmann and Nina Milliken
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 @ 7:00pm\nUnitarian Universalist Church and via Zoom \nOur October meeting will be held on Thursday the 15th at 7:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Ellsworth and via Zoom. Following brief business updates\, Representatives Gary Friedmann and Nina Milliken will talk about their visions for Maine and answer questions from the audience. \n\nSubjects will include: \n\n\nThe vision for the Democratic Party in the Legislature.\nThe 132nd Legislature’s response and bills enacted to address the policies of the current administration.\nPolicy priorities for the 133rd Legislature.\nThe prospects for a Democratic trifecta in Augusta and the possibilities this holds for Maine and the nation.\n\nZoom registration link will become available at a later date. \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/hcdc-october-meeting-representatives-gary-friedmann-and-nina-milliken/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 121 Bucksport Rd\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T140143Z
CREATED:20260929T140143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T140143Z
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SUMMARY:Democracy Forum — Election 2026: What's on Your Ballot
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters-Downeast will preview the upcoming elections and provide information about the ballot questions\, which races will use ranked choice voting\, how and when to vote\, etc. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nShenna Bellows\, Maine Secretary of State\nSteve Mistler\, Chief Political Correspondent and State House Bureau Chief\, Maine Public\n\nLearn more here. \nTune into the broadcast at 4:00 p.m.\, Friday\, October 16\, on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill\, streaming at weru.org. If you miss the broadcast\, check back here for the audio archive.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/democracy-forum-election-2026-whats-on-your-ballot/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T134741Z
CREATED:20260925T124543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T134741Z
UID:4140-1792227600-1792238400@hancockdems.org
SUMMARY:Get out the Vote with the Maine Dems in Deer Isle
DESCRIPTION:There are so many reasons to get involved right now. Whether you are struggling to pay your bills and need Elon Musk and other billionaires to pay their fair share. Whether you are fighting for a better future for your kids\, or your grandkids. Whether you are alarmed by the rise of fascism and are ready to do what needs to be done to protect democracy. Whether you are fighting against climate change\, against ICE\, against genocide and foreign wars\, or for abortion rights and freedoms of all kinds. You are needed. \nIt doesn’t matter whether you’ve knocked doors or made calls before — every event starts with a training. \nThe meeting place will be provided after you sign up to participate.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/get-out-the-vote-with-the-maine-dems-in-deer-isle/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260923T122612Z
CREATED:20260923T122612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T122612Z
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SUMMARY:NO KINGS\, Just Voters Rally and March: Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:Ellsworth will be taking part in NO KINGS with a rally and March. There will be speakers and live music by Bowen Swersey and Friends. \nMedics and Peacekeepers will be on site. The march will be led by Veterans and go down Main Street.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/no-kings-just-voters-rally-and-march-ellsworth/
LOCATION:Ellsworth City Hall\, 1 City Hall Plaza\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T134844Z
CREATED:20260925T124749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T134844Z
UID:4143-1792314000-1792324800@hancockdems.org
SUMMARY:Get out the Vote with the Maine Dems in Deer Isle
DESCRIPTION:There are so many reasons to get involved right now. Whether you are struggling to pay your bills and need Elon Musk and other billionaires to pay their fair share. Whether you are fighting for a better future for your kids\, or your grandkids. Whether you are alarmed by the rise of fascism and are ready to do what needs to be done to protect democracy. Whether you are fighting against climate change\, against ICE\, against genocide and foreign wars\, or for abortion rights and freedoms of all kinds. You are needed. \nIt doesn’t matter whether you’ve knocked doors or made calls before — every event starts with a training. \nThe meeting place will be provided after you sign up to participate.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/get-out-the-vote-with-the-maine-dems-in-deer-isle-2/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20261001T143541Z
CREATED:20261001T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T143541Z
UID:4190-1792602000-1792605600@hancockdems.org
SUMMARY:Ellsworth\, Meet the School Board & Library Trustee Candidates
DESCRIPTION:New this year! Connect with candidates for the Ellsworth School Board and Ellsworth Public Library Board of Trustees in an informal\, conversational setting. Bring your questions\, introduce yourself\, and learn more about the people interested in serving our schools and library.
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/ellsworth-meet-the-school-board-library-trustee-candidates/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T125309Z
CREATED:20260906T125309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T125309Z
UID:3987-1792778400-1792789200@hancockdems.org
SUMMARY:Maine Dems Blue Wave Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join special guest Congressman Maxwell Frost\, Democratic leaders\, activists\, and supporters from across Maine for an evening of celebration and purpose. The Blue Wave Gala is one of our biggest nights of the year — a formal dinner\, inspiring speeches\, and the chance to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people building Maine’s Democratic future. \nAll funds raised from Gala ticket purchases directly help fund the statewide Get Out The Vote programs!
URL:https://hancockdems.org/event/maine-dems-blue-wave-gala-2026/
LOCATION:South Portland\, Maine\, South Portland\, Maine
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