At this month’s Lincoln County Democratic Committee meeting, attendees will have chance to meet Betsy Sweet of Hallowell, the second Democrat to announce a run for the U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in 2020. The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Community Room at the Fire Station, 86 River Rd., Newcastle.

The monthly meeting (usually the third Thursday of each month except for this month) is an opportunity to meet members, participate in discussion, hear from political candidates and other speakers with expertise, ideas and opinions about current issues. All Democrats and progressive independent/unenrolled voters are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Chris Johnson (207) 549-3358 or http://lincolncountydemocrats.com