The Lincoln County News will host its second and final candidates forum of 2016 at Skidompha Library in Damariscotta at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13. The forum will feature the candidates for Senate District 13 and House Districts 88, 90, and 91. Top from left: Rep. Deb Sanderson, Jim Torbert, and Rep. Mick Devin. Bottom from left: Robin Mayer, Abden Simmons, and Dr. Emily Trask-Eaton. Not pictured: Sen. Chris Johnson and Dana Dow. (LCN file photos)
The Lincoln County News invites voters to hear directly from local candidates for the Maine State Legislature during its second and final candidates forum of 2016 on Thursday, Oct. 13.
The forum will begin at 6 p.m. in Skidompha Public Library’s Porter Meeting Hall. Skidompha is at 184 Main St. in downtown Damariscotta, although the easiest access to the auditorium is through the back entrance on Elm Street.
Lincoln County News Editor J.W. Oliver will moderate the forum, which will begin with brief introductions from the candidates. Oliver will then pose a series of questions to the candidates about state issues and encourage the candidates to discuss the issues among themselves. There will also be time for questions from the audience.
Lincoln County Television will record the forum for broadcast at a later date.
Light refreshments – homemade donuts and local cider – will be available.
The forum is free and open to the public.
The forum will feature the candidates for Senate District 13 and House Districts 88, 90, and 91.
Sen. Christopher K. “Chris” Johnson, D-Somerville, and Dana L. Dow, R-Waldoboro, are the candidates for Senate District 13, which consists of all Lincoln County except Dresden, plus Washington and Windsor.
Rep. Deborah J. “Deb” Sanderson, R-Chelsea, and James R. “Jim” Torbert, D-Whitefield, are the candidates for House District 88, which consists of Chelsea, Jefferson, part of Nobleboro, and Whitefield.
Rep. Michael G. “Mick” Devin, D-Newcastle, and Roberta C. “Robin” Mayer, R-Damariscotta, are the candidates for House District 90, which consists of Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, part of Nobleboro, and part of South Bristol.
Abden S. Simmons, R-Waldoboro, and Dr. Emily Trask-Eaton, D-Waldoboro, are the candidates for House District 91, which consists of Friendship, part of Union, Waldoboro, and Washington.
