Michele Parry Launches Bid to Chair SoPo Dems

Democratic activist Michele Parry has announced her intention to run for the role of Chair of the South Portland Democratic City Committee. The seat will soon become vacant in the wake of the announcement of the resignation of Deborrah Jabar from the post.

“Barack Obama’s victory on November 4th marked the culmination of tremendous efforts by Democrats in South Portland, in Maine, and across America to create avenues to change,” Parry said. “I want to see our Party continue to grow and strengthen and surpass the amazing gains we made in this election.”

Message from The Chair - Thank You and Happy New Year!

December 31, 2008 - Greetings South Portland Democrats!!!

As we approach 2009 - which promises to be one of hope and change for our country - and as we continue to revel in our many Democratic victories throughout the nation, I warmly extend my thanks and appreciation to all the hardworking citizens of South Portland who gave their all to make these victories possible.

I am stepping down as Chair of the South Portland Democratic City Committee and I officially announce the call for nominations for the position of Chair. 

Larry Bliss Releases Video Thanking Voters for Their Support

Larry Bliss, the newly-elected 7th District State Senator, has produced a videotape thanking voters for their support. “I appreciate your trust and your confidence in me,” Larry said, “and I promise I will work hard for you.”

Bliss reminds viewers of his pledge to continue working on issues that he’s championed during his previous tenure in Augusta. Before running for Senate, Bliss served four terms in the Maine House representing the 122nd District.

"America: Freedom to Fascism" Shown on Thursday, Dec. 18th in Wellstone Film Series

On Thursday, December 18th, we will be showing our next documentary for the Paul Wellstone series.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL AGAIN BECAUSE THE LAST THURSDAY IN DECEMBER IS CHRISTMAS DAY.  In January, we hope we can get back on track with showings on the last Thursday or Friday of the month. The film for December is “America: Freedom to Fascism” (2006). Running 105 minutes, it will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the South Portland Community Center in the Teen Center on the 2nd Floor.  Admission is free, though donations are always welcome.

"Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony" to be Shown for Wellstone Series on Thurs., Nov. 20th

On Thursday, November 20th, we will be showing our next documentary for the Paul Wellstone Documentary Series.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL BECAUSE THE LAST THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER IS THANKSGIVING.  “Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony” (2002) runs 103 minutes.  Doors of the South Portland Community Center Teen Room will be open at 6:00 p.m. with the film beginning at 6:30.  Admission is free, though donations are always welcome. 

“Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony” is directed by Lee Hirsch; it won two awards at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002.  The thesis of the film is that protest songs were a major weapon in the forty-year anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa.  “Amandla” means “power” in the Xhosa language:  “The word was hollered countless times during the decades of protests, funerals . . . and strategy sessions that finally forced the end of white rule in 1994, when Nelson Mandela was elected the country’s president” (Jonathan Curiel, reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle).