“Egghead Evenings” continue into the fall at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee Campaign Office, 521 Main St., Damariscotta. These open discussion groups focus on policy-related or historical topics featuring experts who live in or frequent Midcoast Maine.

Economic expert and Southport resident Marcus Hutchins will lead a discussion about Maine’s current and future economy on Monday, September 10, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Known locally as the Coastal Economist for his columns exploring economic issues, Hutchins began his career as an economist at Merrill Lynch in New York City before establishing a hedge fund. Now retired, he is a full-time volunteer, serving on several boards including the Maine Center for Economic Policy and the Lincoln Theater.

For more information, contact Barb Burt, LCDC Campaign Chair, at 207-687-7052 or office@lincolncountydemocrats.com.

6:30pm meal, 7:30pm meeting.
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Voters are welcome to an informative yet informal evening of conversation, music, food and libations on Thursday, Sept. 13,
5:30-7:30 p.m. in the upstairs historic bar room of The Opera House at  Boothbay Harbor (86 Townsend Ave.).

Special guest State Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson will share inspirational remarks and confirmed candidates include: Holly Stover for State Representative HD89, Laura Fortman for State Senate SD13, Natasha Irving for District Attorney PD6, Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett for reelection, and Zak Ringelstein for U.S. Senate.

Local guitarist Chip Schwehm will welcome attendees and singer-songwriter John Schindler is on tap to close the evening’s
festivities. A cash bar will be available along with refreshments at no charge.

For more information, contact Paula Arsenault at 207-380-7554 or paulamragsdale@gmail.com.

A free food distribution hosted by the Sheepscot Valley Health Center in partnership with The Good Shepherd Food Bank in the Whitefield Lions Club parking lot. Anyone struggling to keep food on the table is welcome. Please bring your own box or bags!

Please contact The Sheepscot Valley Health Center at 207-549-7581 for more information.

This previously publicized event to meet with U.S. Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s Victory in 2018 Campaign Office in Damariscotta has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.

The organizers apologize for any inconvenience but want to remind voters that they have another opportunity to meet Ringelstein, along with other candidates, at the Brewing Democracy event on Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the upstairs Oysterhead Lounge of the Newcastle Publick House on Main St.

For more information, contact Barb Burt, LCDC Campaign Chair, at 207-687-7052 or office@lincolncountydemocrats.com.

Dr. Carla Knorowski, Ph.D. will speak on her best selling book “Gettysburg Replies,” a compilation of 100 essays by celebrated
individuals from across the world responding to the importance of the address. This is the final 50th Anniversary Presentation of the W. H. Society. Public is welcome, no charge.