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May 2026
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Nonpartisan Election Observation Training
Hosted On Zoom
Do you want to serve as a nonpartisan election observer with the League? Sign up for this training.
Thursday, May 7, 2026     5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Orrington Candidates Forum
ORRINGTON TOWN OFFICE, 1 Municipal Way, Orrington
The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area is hosting a candidate forum and candidate meet-and-greet for Orrington. 
Thursday, May 7, 2026     6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Proportional Representation: Better Elections for a Better Scarborough!
Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough
In this session, we'll explore how an update to our elections could provide a more fully representative Town Council and School Board.
Thursday, May 7, 2026     7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Youth Advocacy Team
Join us on Thursdays at 7:30pm to volunteer with the Youth Advocacy team!
Saturday, May 9, 2026     10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Nonpartisan Election Observation Training
Hosted On Zoom
Do you want to serve as a nonpartisan election observer with the League? Sign up for this training.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026     5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Chebacco Author Talk: Cara Ryan MDI's League of Women Voters In-Person
SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY, 338 Main St, Southwest Harbor
In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, join independent scholar Cara Ryan for a journey through the storied history of the League of Women Voters on Mount Desert Island.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Nonpartisan Election Observation Training
Hosted On Zoom
Do you want to serve as a nonpartisan election observer with the League? Sign up for this training.
Thursday, May 14, 2026     6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Winterport Candidates Forum
Victoria Grant Civic Center, 44 Park Dr, Winterport
The League of Women Voters of the Bangor Area is hosting a candidate forum for Winterport Town Council.
Thursday, May 14, 2026     7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Youth Advocacy Team
Join us on Thursdays at 7:30pm to volunteer with the Youth Advocacy team!
Friday, May 15, 2026     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Democracy Forum — Pillars of Democracy: Democracy costs money. Who pays?
WERU 89.9 FM, Blue Hill
Democracy costs money: who pays?
Friday, May 15, 2026     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
A Forum on Election Security
22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill Congregational Church’s Fisher Hall, Blue Hill
Sponsored by the bipartisan Blue Hill Constitution Committee and WERU Community Radio.
Saturday, May 16, 2026     10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Nonpartisan Election Observation Training
Hosted On Zoom
Do you want to serve as a nonpartisan election observer with the League? Sign up for this training.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026     7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Youth Council Monthly Meeting
Hosted on Zoom
Join our Action Evening to hear about our advocacy priorities, ways to get involved, and meet other passionate young people.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Nonpartisan Election Observation Training
Hosted On Zoom
Do you want to serve as a nonpartisan election observer with the League? Sign up for this training.
Thursday, May 21, 2026     7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Youth Advocacy Team
Join us on Thursdays at 7:30pm to volunteer with the Youth Advocacy team!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026     4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Nonpartisan Election Observation Training
Hosted On Zoom
Do you want to serve as a nonpartisan election observer with the League? Sign up for this training.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026     5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Downeast Book Group
Hosted On Zoom
The book for May is The Ministry for the Future, by Kim Stanley Robinson.
May 2026
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