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Events

Friday, Nov 5, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Portland Area Book Club: The President's Salmon

Join us over Zoom for a discussion of The President's Salmon: Restoring the King of Fish and Its Home Waters.

Sunday, Nov 7, 2021 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Democracy Forum: In Government We Trust — Or Do We?

WMPG 90.9 FM

This month, we'll talk about trust and distrust in government. What is the history of distrust in government in the US? How has it been weaponized in the last half-century? Streaming at wmpg.org.

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Portland Area Meeting and Post-Election Update

Join our bimonthly chapter meeting for a review of the election, an update on the League's outreach to young voters, and information about upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities.

Join Our League

For over 100 years, the League has been a powerful, grassroots organization that works to educate voters and make government more accountable to the people. The legacy of the League of Women Voters is bold. Click here to join the Portland Area League of Women Voters.

We proudly operate as a nonpartisan, fact-based source of information for voters.
We study together to educate ourselves prior to taking action.
We appreciate being part of a national organization but want to work locally.
We love increasing the number of registered voters.
We advocate for policies that improve our democracy.
We honor and continue the important history of the League of Women Voters.

The League of Women Voters of the Portland Area serves Southern Maine, including York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc counties. We have a great schedule ahead for 2021-2022. LWVPA loves questions! Contact us at portland@lwvme.org.

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Volunteer

The League of Women Voters of the Portland Area serves Southern Maine, including York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc counties. For more information or to get involved, email us portland@lwvme.org or call (207) 622-0256.

Voter registration: Our voter registration outreach has been on hiatus during the pandemic. When it’s safe, we will resume our regular activities of registering new citizens at Naturalization Ceremonies and hosting registration tables at public events.

Voter education and engagement: Help create and distribute voter guides and election information.

Election and government observation: Serve as a nonpartisan watchdog while learning about the nuts and bolts of our democracy. Volunteers will be trained to observe elections or local government proceedings.

Our Chapter's ongoing work: Join one of our teams working on book discussion programs, local democracy, communications and social media, or membership.

Even more opportunities: Check out these activities hosted by our state League.

Interested in joining our board? Help us expand our outreach to diverse communities and imagine new ways to keep local voters informed, empowered, and engaged. For more information, please write to us at portland@lwvme.org or call (207) 622-0256.

About Us

The League of the Women Voters of the Portland Area serves Southern Maine, including Cumberland, York, and Sagadahoc counties.

President: Peg Balano
Vice President: Penelope Hamblin
Secretary: Carol Carpenter
Treasurer: Abeir Ibrahim

Directors:
Elaine DiGiovanni
Barbara Kaufman
Kim Matthews

Contact Us

We want to hear from you! Call or email to connect with one of our members. Learn more about joining, volunteering, or serving on our board. Members are available for a one-on-one call, Zoom session, or in-person meeting to answer your questions.

Get in touch.

PO Box 7904
Portland ME 04112

(207) 622-0256
portland@lwvme.org

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