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Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America by Ira Shapiro.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
NEW DATE! Join the Bangor League for a discussion of Wildland: the Making of America's Fury by Evan Osnos.
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy by Amy Gajda.
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How it Might Be Saved by Michael Tomasky.
Thursday, Feb 23, 2023     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Youth Voting Network - Monthly Meeting
Hosted on Zoom
Are you a young person interested in learning about voting or helping others vote? Come meet other young people who share the same passion and commitment to democracy.
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of How the Other Half Banks: Exclusion, Exploitation, and the Threat to Democracy by Mehrsa Baradaran.
Thursday, Jan 26, 2023     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Youth Voting Network - Monthly Meeting
Hosted on Zoom
Are you a young person interested in learning about voting or helping others vote? Come meet other young people who share the same passion and commitment to democracy.
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of The Politics of Rights of Nature: Strategies for Building a More Sustainable Future by Craig M. Kauffman and Pamela L. Martin.
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of the December Issue of the Atlantic Magazine.
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of The Man Who Hated Women: Sex, Censorship, and Civil Liberties in the Gilded Age by Amy Sohn.
Thursday, Oct 27, 2022     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Election Observation Training
Join us to learn everything you need to know to be a League observer for the November 8th elections. This short training will provide an overview of what to watch for, what actions to take, and what materials you need to be an effective observer. No prior experience necessary!
Thursday, Oct 27, 2022     5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Youth Voting Network - Monthly Meeting
Hosted on Zoom
Are you a young person interested in learning about voting or helping others vote? Come meet other young people who share the same passion and commitment to democracy.
Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022     5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Downeast Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
Join us for our monthly book club -- 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022     6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Speakers' Bureau Check-In
Hosted on Zoom
The League of Women Voters of Maine Speakers' Bureau is made up of members, volunteers, and friends who want to share their knowledge with the public. People of all ages and with any amount of experience are welcome - whether or not you've ever given a talk, you'll find something useful in our meetings. 
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022     6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Candidate Forum: State House District 22
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor
Click here to view the recording.
Friday, Oct 21, 2022     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Democracy Forum. What's At Stake in Moore v. Harper? -- Gerrymandering and More
WERU 89.9 FM
Streaming at weru.org.

"Moore v Harper could be one of the most consequential Supreme Court cases for our democracy. You probably haven't heard about it ..." -- Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, on Twitter.
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022     6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Candidate Forum: State House District 21
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor
The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area, the Bangor Public Library and the UU Society, Bangor, Social Justice Committee announce a forum for the State House seat in District #21.
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022     5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Let’s Talk About: Digital Threats to Democracy
Hosted on Zoom
Introducing our new monthly discussion series on how Big Tech can endanger our democracy. This month's topic: Privacy and the Criminalization of Abortion.
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022     6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Candidate Forum: State House District 24
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor
The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area, the Bangor Public Library and the UU Society, Bangor, Social Justice Committee announce a forum for the State House seat in District #24.
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Election Observation Training
Join us to learn everything you need to know to be a League observer for the November 8th elections. This short training will provide an overview of what to watch for, what actions to take, and what materials you need to be an effective observer. No prior experience necessary!
Saturday, Oct 15, 2022     1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Bangor
Sign up to knock on some doors in Bangor! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022     7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Candidate Forum: RSU #22 School Board
Hampden Town Office, 106 Western Ave, Hampden
The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area and the UU Society, Bangor, Social Justice Committee announce a forum for the five candidates for running for 2 open seats on the RSU #22 School Board.
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022     7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Candidate Forum: House District 16 (Brooksville, Castine, Sedgwick, Blue Hill, Surry, Trenton)
Hosted On Zoom
Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives.
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022     6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Candidate Forum: Brunswick Town Council and School Board
CURTIS MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick
Meet the Brunswick candidates for Town Council and School Board races from Districts 1, 2, and 6.
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022     5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Augusta Area: Candidate Meet and Greet
Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St, Winthrop
Join us for a Candidate Meet and Greet for candidates planning to serve the Augusta area.
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Candidate Forum: House District 15 (Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Brooklin, Stonington, and the Islands)
Hosted On Zoom
Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives.
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022     7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Candidate Forum: Senate District 6 (most of Washington County)
Hosted On Zoom
Join us to learn more about your candidates for State Senate.
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Candidate Forum: District Attorney (Hancock and Washington Counties)
Hosted On Zoom
Join us to learn more about your candidates for District Attorney
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022     5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Get Out the GenZ Vote
Hosted on Zoom
We heard from the League and Maine Students Vote about how we're encouraging GenZ to get out and vote on November 8. Click here to view the recording.
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022     9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Westbrook
Sign up to knock on some doors in Westbrook! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022     7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Candidate Forum: House District 12 (Hancock, Franklin, Sullivan, Sorrento, Winter Harbor, Gouldsboro, Steuben)
Hosted On Zoom
Join us to learn more about your candidates for State House of Representatives. NEW DATE.
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
LWV-Bangor Book Group
427 Main St, Bangor
Join the Bangor League for a discussion of Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age by Annalee Newitz.
Monday, Oct 10, 2022     9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Westbrook
Sign up to knock on some doors in Westbrook! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Sunday, Oct 9, 2022     2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Copy of LWV-Bangor Sunday Walk
1048 State St, Bangor
Join members of the Bangor League for a walk this Sunday afternoon at the UMaine campus in Orono!
Sunday, Oct 9, 2022     9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Augusta
Sign up to knock on some doors in Augusta! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Saturday, Oct 8, 2022     9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor for Old Town
Sign up to knock on some doors in Old Town! Our Neighbor to Neighbor canvass reaches out to voters where they are.
Friday, Jan 21, 2022     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Democracy Forum
WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill
Streaming at weru.org.

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