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# International Women's DayMonday, March 8th is International Women's Day and this year's theme is "Choose to Challenge." North Country Women United is accepting that challenge and we are inviting you to help us! We are challenging the status quo of representation in politics. Our mission is to recruit, train, and support Democratic women for local and state offices in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties. ![]()
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Please post the graphic below between now and Monday on social media, commit to donating $10, tag 10 friends and ask them to donate $10, and then post a selfie with your $10. You can post the graphic and selfie at the same time or spread it out over the weekend. People can donate through the site or if you think it would be helpful to have a direct link to the donation page, here it is: secure.actblue.com/donate/north-country-women-united-pac-1
# JAY & WILMINGTON DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE ZOOM MEETING MONDAY MARCH 8, 7PM![]()
## Do you want to improve the community and the overall political situation? ![]()
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Consider a low-commitment, easy way to participate: Join the Jay-Wilmington Democratic Committee's Zoom meeting on Monday, March 8 at 7pm.![]()
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We'll discuss local issues and local political strategy, upcoming opportunities to run for office and support candidates and how to increase voter participation.![]()
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In addition to normal business, this month we will discuss the community's sentiment on the proposed Wilmington Dollar General store.![]()
## Contact jaydemocrats@gmail.com for Zoom (or telephone call-in) credentials.![]()
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Two more logo designs from Jay artist Grace Potthast. It's great to enlist our artists in this project...thanks Grace!
# A Conversation with New York State Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul![]()
## Join the North Country Chamber of Commerce for a special webinar ![]()
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To Register - go to register.gotowebinar.com/register/457327981178020875![]()
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northcountrychamber.com/
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The following links and resources are provided by the North Country Chamber of Commerce to keep our community up to date on the Coronavirus. Please remember to act on facts, not fear or falsehood. It is indisputable that the number of cases will grow but it is also important to respond to this hea...
Dollar General is on the agenda:![]()
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"Tonight at 7:00pm the Wilmington Planning/Zoning Board will hold its regular scheduled meeting. The public is welcome to view via the following link or call in.![]()
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(872) 240-3212![]()
Access Code: 470-555-285![]()
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global.gotomeeting.com/join/470555285![]()
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We are limited to 250 viewers/callers. If you are in a household together, we encourage you to use one device. In the event you are unable to connect, the meeting will be recorded and a link will be provided within the next few days."
global.gotomeeting.com
Dems ask Essex County to open 2nd early voting site![]()
In a news release, the Democratic Committee expressed concern that voters from the southern end of the county — Ticonderoga, for example, in the southeast corner — would now have to travel upward of three hours round-trip to vote early in North Elba.
www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com
The Essex County Democratic Committee is requesting that the county find a place and staff for a second early voting site. The request comes in the third yeThis content isn't available right now
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Wow, passed 92-7. I side with Bernie on this one.
Sanders votes against Biden USDA nominee Vilsack
thehill.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday voted against Tom Vilsack to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), making him the first senator who caucuses with the Democrats to vote against a Biden Cabinet nominee.