Last Update August 18th, 2008 BLUE BBQ TO HELP HAMPDEN DEMS AND THE DEMOCRATIC COORDINATED CAMPAIGN The Hampden Democratic Committee invites you to the "Blue BBQ". Saturday, August 30th at Dave Higgins' Farm in Hampden. The evening will feature music by Mark "Guitar" Miller and smoked pork BBQ with other traditional BBQ fare. The event is BYOB. Many of the Bangor Region's finest Democratic Legislators and Candidates will be on hand to meet and talk with guests. Local Delegates to the National Convention in Denver are also scheduled to attend. Tickets are $25 a person or $50 for the entire family. Call Shelby Wright @ 974-6543 or email sdwright@tds.net Susan Collins - In her own words. Time to keep your promise to the people of Maine. __________________________________________________________________________________ Victory through Unity '08 A Huge Success in Brewer More than 200 people turned out for an evening of Party Unity and the '08 Campaign Kick-off. Democrats from around Penobscot County descended on Brewer Saturday night for the Victory through Unity '08 event held at Jeff's Catering in Brewer. More than 200 attendees joined our efforts to capitalize on the tremendous energy we have seen this election year. Peter Chandler, Chair of the Democratic Coordinated Campaign spoke to the crowd - updating them on the the status of Maine's organizing efforts. Rep. Sean Faircloth, House Majority Whip, whipped up the crowd by focusing on the tremendous slate of House and Senate candidates who were in attendence. The Cooridnated Campaign signed up 50 new volunteers and our candidates identified new supporters and help for their campaigns. More images of the event. The Penobscot County Democratic Committee wants to thank our amazing Host Committee that helped make this event possible: $250 Host Committee: Congressman Michaud (Millinocket), Gwethalyn Phillips (Bangor); Sean Yoder (Bangor) $100 Host Committee: Daniel Namowitz (Bangor); Rep. Sean Faircloth (HD 17, Bangor), Bunny Pray (Millinocket), David Bright (Dixmont), John Hanson (Bangor), Bill Sullivan (Bangor), Scott Ruffner (Bangor), Bob Talbot (Bangor), Kurt Keef (Hermon), Jim Martin (Orono), Steve & Val Rich (Glenburn), Will Rice (Hancock County), Bill & Paul Davis (Brewer), Lew & Eleanor Miller (Glenburn), Mary & Doug Poulin (Hampden), Mortgage/Originators (Hampden), Tom Battin (Bangor), Rep. Dusty Fisher (Brewer), Peter Baldacci (Bangor), Bob and Suzanne Kelly (Bangor), Jim Hooper (Hermon), Jack McKay (Bangor) __________________________________________________________________________________ 4000 turn out for Maine Democratic Convention The enthusiasm of the Democratic Presidential Primary moved to Augusta this past weekend as nearly 4000 Democrats attended the 2008 Maine Democratic Convention. While technical glitches slowed the process down on Saturday, all alternates for each Presidential campaigns were able to upgraded to Delegate status. In the end, more than 350 Penobscot County delegates cast their presidential preference. Barak Obama maintained the lead he received at the caucuses and held the number of national delegates. In Penobscot County, we elected new DSC members. They are Scott Ruffner (Bangor), Charlie Longo (Lee), Nancy Chaiybhat (Hampden), Linda Benzie (Hampden) and Julie Grab (Old Town). Congratuations to our new and returning members. __________________________________________________________________________________ Maine Senate Race Gets National Attention. Step up for Tom Allen - Get Involved! Tom Allen is running for the US Senate next year to replace one of George Bush's enablers in the Senate - Susan Collins. From torturing and illegal wiretapping to exploding deficits due to massive tax cuts to our nation's wealthiest - Susan Collins has been one of Bush's key votes in the US Senate. Now - more than ever - we need to increase the Democratic voice of reason in the US Senate, before Bush expands his war in the middle east to Iran. Now - more than ever - we need a rationale voice to represent Maine. This race has gained national attention as one of the key races where Democrats can extend their margin in the US Senate, moving one step closer to ending the war in Iraq. We encourage each of you to find a candidate or cause that moves you and get involved. The future of our constitution is at stake. Visit the Tom Allen for Senate web site to find out how you can get involved and help stop Susan Collins.

2008 Democratic Caucuses: Penobscot County < top > If you would like to help getting information on a caucus for your town, please contact Jim Martin today or call 942-7681! Town Location Convenor Phone Email Alton Hudson Town Hall 2334 Hudson Rd. Hudson 5:00pm, 4:30pm registration Laura Sanborn 394-4401 HLSanborn@aol.com Bangor Bangor Civic Center Main St., Bangor 1:00pm, registration at 12:30 George Burgyine 942-5179 georgefrme1@netzero.com Bradford Hudson Town Hall 2334 Hudson Rd. Hudson 5:00pm, 4:30pm registration Michael Belliveau 827-1027 mbelliveau@moose-mail.com Bradley Comins Hall Community Ctr. 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Main Rd. Eddington Janet Pratt 843-7502 jpratt2518@aol.com Brewer Brewer Auditorium 2:30pm, 2:00pm registration William Davis 989-5314 william.davis@umit.maine.edu Burlington Lowell Town Office West Old Main St. Lowell 1:00pm, 12:30 registration Georgia Luce 732-4497 georgialea59@yahoo.com Carmel Hermon Town Office 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration 333 Billings Road Marvin Graves     Charleston Dexter Town Office 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration 23 Main St. Dexter Gretchen Ziemer 285-7300 cluainlara@gmail.com Chester Lincoln Town Office 75 Main St. Lincoln 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Nancy Bunich 217-8982   Clifton Comins Hall Community Ctr. Main Rd. Eddington 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Janet Pratt 843-7502 jpratt2518@aol.com Corrina Newport Town Office Water St. Newport 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration John Gilbert 924-3534 jgilbert@panax.com Corinth Glenburn Town Office Lakeview Rd. Glenburn 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Bob Toole 884-8102 bobt@bhe.com Dexter Dexter Town Office 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration 23 Main St. Dexter Dave Pearson 924-5035 patriarch@panax.com Dixmont Hampden Town Office 106 Western Avenue. 1:00pm, 12:30 registration David Bright 234-4226 dbright@brightberryfarm.com E. Millinocket Millinocket Court House Millinocket 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Herbie Clark 723-5746 clarkhe@prexar.com Eddington Comins Hall Community Ctr. Main Rd. Eddington 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Janet Pratt 843-7502 jpratt2518@aol.com Edinburg Lincoln Town Office 75 Main St. Lincoln 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Dave Whalen 794-6532 lincnewsads@midmaine.com Enfield Lincoln Town Office 75 Main St. Lincoln 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Brent Gordon 479-4114 brent.gordon@gmail.com Etna Hermon Town Office 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration 333 Billings Road Rosa Livonius     Exeter Newport Town Office Water St. Newport 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration John Burgess 368-5765 burgess5@mainelywired.com Garland Dexter Town Office 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration 23 Main St. Dexter Deena Weinstein 285-3692 deena@midmaine.com Glenburn Glenburn Town Office Lakeview Rd. Glenburn 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Bob Toole 884-8102 bobt@bhe.com Greenbush Milford Town Office 26 Davenport Rd. 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration  Julia O'Leary 827-2225 JDmbj@aol.com Hampden Hampden Town Office 106 Western Avenue. 1:00pm, 12:30 registration Mary Poulin 862-3638 marypoulin@roadrunner.com Hermon Hermon Town Office 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration 333 Billings Road Kurt Keef 848-5261 keefk@hermon.net Holden Comins Hall Community Ctr. Main Rd. Eddington 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Ellen Campbell 843-5858 ellenrc@verizon.net Howland Lincoln Town Office 75 Main St. Lincoln 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Dave Whalen 794-6532 lincnewsads@midmaine.com Hudson Hudson Town Hall 2334 Hudson Rd. Hudson 5:00pm, 4:30pm registration Michael Belliveau 827-1027 mbelliveau@moose-mail.com Kenduskeag Glenburn Town Office Lakeview Rd. Glenburn 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Bob Toole 884-8102 bobt@bhe.com Lagrange Hudson Town Hall 2334 Hudson Rd. Hudson 5:00pm, 4:30pm registration Michael Belliveau 827-1027 mbelliveau@moose-mail.com  Lee Lee Town Office Winn Rd, Rt. 168 Lee 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Gail Rae 738-5014 gail.rae@gmail.com Levant Glenburn Town Office Lakeview Rd. Glenburn 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Ben Lamborn 884-6767 benlamborn@highstream.net Lincoln Lincoln Town Office 75 Main St. Lincoln 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Dave Whalen 794-6532 lincnewsads@midmaine.com Lowell Lowell Town Office West Old Main St. Lowell 1:00pm, 12:30 registration Denise Myrick 732-5586 bignsassy59@hotmail.com Mattawamkeag Mattawamkeag Town Library 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Lynn Vicaire 736-2402 lvicaire@flypanam.com Maxfield Lincoln Town Office 75 Main St. Lincoln 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Dave Whalen 794-6532 lincnewsads@midmaine.com Medway Millinocket Court House Millinocket 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Steve Stanley 746-5371 stanleyss@prexar.com Milford Milford Town Office 26 Davenport Rd. 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration  Julia O'Leary 827-2225 JDmbj@aol.com Millinocket Millinocket Court House Millinocket 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Herbie Clark 723-5746 clarkhe@prexar.com Mt. Chase Patten Town Office Patten 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Martin Erbo 528-2047   Newburgh Hampden Town Office 106 Western Avenue. 1:00pm, 12:30 registration Marianne Turowsky 234-2997   Newport Newport Town Office Water St. Newport 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration John Burgess 368-5765 burgess5@mainelywired.com Old Town Sergeant Community Center 342 Bennoch Rd. Old Town 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Michael Fuller 827-7498 michaelofuller@roadrunner.com Orono Orono Town Council Chambers 59 Main St. Orono 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Eric Mehnert 866-3130 emehnert@hm-law.us Orrington Orrington Town Hall Center Drive Orrington 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Earl Baldwin 825-4439 eunice326@juno.com Patten Patten Town Office Patten 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Martin Erbo 528-2047   Penobscot Indian Nation Sergeant Community Center 342 Bennoch Rd. Old Town 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Michael Fuller 827-7498 michaelofuller@roadrunner.com Plymouth Newport Town Office Water St. Newport 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration Ron Green 257-4574 dainv@midmaine.com Stetson Hermon Town Office 1:00pm, 12:30pm registration 333 Billings Road Pierre Rougny 296-3645 prouogny@emh.org Veazie Bangor Civic Center Main St., Bangor 1:00pm, registration at 12:30 Stan Marshall 945-3706 snmjr@aol.com