Piscataquis Democrats host Spring Brunch
SANGERVILLE — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered for their annual Spring Brunch at the East Sangerville Grange on May 4 with over 60 people in attendance. Participants enjoyed delicious food and entertaining remarks by Chris Almy who served as emcee for the event.
The enthusiastic crowd welcomed Charlie Dingman of Leeds and Imke Schessler-Jandreau of Bangor, newly elected chair and vice chair of the Maine Democratic Party who outlined their strategy for the months leading up to the midterm elections. Local Democrats also heard from Shenna Bellows of Manchester, candidate for governor in 2026, and Jordan Wood of Bristol, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026.
BLAINE HOUSE CANDIDATE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shenna Bellows talks with Carole and Eric Boothroyd at the Piscataquis County Democrats at the Piscataquis County Democrats’ annual Spring Brunch on May 4 at the East Sangerville Grange.
The program also included the auction of homemade pies and bouquets of daffodils to provide funding for the Piscataquis Democrats Service Committee in support of the Piscataquis Regional Food Center. Sue Griffith of Parkman received the Don Hall Award for local political organizing, and John and Margarita Contreni of Greenville were honored with the Stephanie Locke Award for their extensive community service.
Over $4,000 was raised for the work of the Piscataquis Democrats and over $700 for the Service Committee.