ELECTION 2008. Although the November election may still be months away, the Seacoast Democrats are urging residents to "Let's Wake It Up" and vote in 2008. The organization is hosting this event on Aug. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lobster in the Rough on Route 1 in York. The event will feature voter information and on-site registration; a chance to meet local and state candidates, with public appearances expected by Congressman Tom Allen, Maine State House candidates Jordan Landry and Henry Beck, Maine Rep. Dawn Hill, D-York, and community activist and retired superintendent Chuck Ott. Also stop by to hear live music with popular bands and musicians including Egotripmusic, Jenny O., Elsa Cross and Tino Pop-star; take part in the raffle with great items including a bicycle, and enjoy free watermelon and whoopie pies. This free event is open to the public. Recently, volunteers representing the Maine Democratic Party went door-to-door in 100 towns, asking questions about voters' preferences in this year's election. In York, the six volunteers pictured here - Victoria Simon, Katrina Hoop, Glen MacWilliams, Susan Glick, Ron McAllister, and Judith McAllister - went to several neighborhoods, listening to voters and handing out campaign literature in true grassroots fashion. "There are just 100 days left until Election Day," said McAllister, who is running for the Maine Legislature. "We are going out today as the York contingent of this important statewide effort to talk with voters. Some of us will be doing this every weekend between now and Nov. 4 to find out what matters most to the people of York, and how we can work together for change in November." For more, call the Seacoast Democrats at 363-9270.
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