FRYEBURG – More than 40 volunteers turned out to assist the Oxford County Democrats at the Fryeburg Fair, staffing the booth and participating in the parade.

The group included people from throughout the county and neighbors from New Hampshire. Results of 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 Thursday, 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.

Items already donated include a quilted wall hanging, a speaker phone, a book, craft items and political memorabilia.

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, 2004. County Chairwoman Cathy Newell is assembling the list of caucus convenors for each town in Oxford County.

The list must be turned in to the Maine Democratic Party by Dec. 1 so that training sessions may be held in December and January. Anyone who would like to be involved in the caucus in their town should contact Newell at 875-2116 or [email protected].

Duties include publicizing the caucus meetings, making arrangements for the facility, posting legal notices and conducting the meeting. Duties are often shared among several individuals and several neighboring towns may decide to hold their caucuses at the same location, such as the local high school, allowing candidates to visit.