PARIS – More than 40 volunteers assisted Oxford County Democrats at the Fryeburg Fair. Results from the straw poll conducted at the fair and at the Rumford Expo will be released by the week of Oct. 13.

Governor’s Night in Oxford County on Oct. 16 in Rumford will feature a silent auction and a Chinese auction, as well as music, a program featuring remarks by Gov. John Baldacci and others, and a chicken parmesan dinner.

Tickets are available from Rep. John Patrick, Sen. Bruce Bryant, Linda Petrie and Joe Derouche, or by calling 875-2116. Donations of items for the auctions are welcome. Contact Bruce Bryant or call 875-2116. New members of the host committee for the reception to be held preceding the dinner at the home of Jennifer Kreckel include Sen. Lynn Bromley, Auditor Gail Chase, Jim and Rosemary McLean and Sen. Bevely Daggett. Tickets for the reception are available from Cathy Newell, 875-2116.

Caucus meetings to determine Maine’s vote for the Democratic nominee for president will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8. County Chairwoman Cathy Newell is assembling the list of caucus conveners for each town in the county. Anyone who would like to be involved in the caucus in their town should contact her at 875-2116, or [email protected].