County Democrats host candidates for brunch
DOVER-FOXCROFT — A hardy crew gathered during the season’s first snow for a delicious brunch served by a volunteer committee of the Piscataquis County Democrats at the American Legion Hall on Nov. 10. In spite of slippery roads, 40 Democrats and their guests enjoyed homemade cinnamon buns, doughnuts and a complete brunch including a variety of stratas, home fries, homemade baked beans, bacon and fruit salad as well as juice and coffee as they rallied support for candidates seeking office in the upcoming election in 2014.
Photo courtesy of Piscataquis County Democrats
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES — U.S. Senate candidate Shenna Bellows, speaking with Judy Merck, met with Piscataquis County Democrats during a brunch at the Dover-Foxcroft American Legion on Nov. 10. Also at the event was Second District House candidate Troy Jackson.
Shenna Bellows, candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke of her experience growing up in Hancock County as the daughter of a carpenter and greenhouse worker. She spoke of her passion for the Constitution and Bill of Rights and of her eight years of experience as the executive director of the Maine Civil Liberties Union. Her time as a public servant has focused her interest in three areas: economic development in every county in Maine, protecting citizens Constitutional rights and protecting the Maine environment. Bellows committed to visiting Piscataquis County every month in the ensuing campaign; she began her campaign with a four day, 16 county sweep including Piscataquis County in October.
Those assembled also welcomed Troy Jackson of Allagash, candidate for the second district house seat currently held by Mike Michaud, Democratic candidate for Governor. Jackson spoke of his passion for the rights of working men and women throughout Maine, his experience as a logger in northern Maine and his leadership experience as majority leader in the Maine Senate. He shared personal experience as a logger without health insurance and the ongoing imbalance of competition with Canadian loggers and the large land owners who benefit from this imbalance. Both candidates spoke in opposition to the proposed East West Corridor when questioned.
A Christmas tree from the Halls was the door prize — a fitting gift for the snowy day.