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AOC Bulletin - 2026 starts with a bang

Published 7 months ago • 1 min read

This is the AOC Bulletin; the place to keep up with all things advocacy in Aroostook County

The AOC Bulletin:

2026 Starts with a Bang

Join us in action and community

Saturday January 10th @ 10am: AOC monthly brainstorming session at Presque Isle Public Library 3rd Floor

Please keep us all safe and don't attend any events if you have any illness symptoms; PPE is also recommended

We do have a zoom link for the brainstorming

Saturday January 10th @ 12pm: Rally at Senator King's office

The Maine Legislature is back in session!

Follow up from Saturday January 3rd with MeRAP

Advocacy 101: Clean Slate Maine

  • Public hearing is TOMORROW January 8th @ 10am
  • ​Link to Slide Deck​
  • Here is a Guide for Submitting testimony that has a sample LD 1911 testimony
  • We created a Letter Campaign for urging legislators to support LD 1911
    • It takes a few minutes to fill out and a pre-written letter is sent to the individual's state rep and state senator.
  • Here are some social media graphics that include the benefits of Clean Slate, public hearing information, and quotes from testimonies that have already been submitted.
    • Please feel free to use these on your socials or share with your networks.

Save the date:

Saturday March 28th @ 12pm: US Democratic Senatorial candidate forum at the Presque Isle Middle School

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