Maine’s diverse natural and cultural assets have been widely recognized as the cornerstones of our competitive economic advantage.  Find out whether and how our next Governor intends to protect and promote Maine’s productive landscapes, vital downtowns, distinct cultural heritage and more.  Join a broad coalition of sponsoring organizations as they host a lively Bangor Greendrinks reception followed by a spirited gubernatorial candidates’ forum on Maine’s Quality of Place.

Forum participants:  Eliot Cutler (I) Confirmed, Paul LePage (R) Invited, Libby Mitchell (D) Confirmed, Shawn Moody (I) Confirmed, Kevin Scott (I) Confirmed

The event is free and open to the public.  Drinks and light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP and submit questions for the candidates to rneale@mdf.org by September 17.

When: September 21, Bangor Greendrinks Reception 5:00-5:30 PM, Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum 6:00-7:30, Bangor Greendrinks Closing Reception 7:30-8:00 PM.

Where: Historic Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St., Bangor

Sponsors: GrowSmart Maine, Maine Development Foundation’s Downtown Center, Maine Downtown Coalition, Maine Conservation Voters Education Fund, Maine Farmland Trust, Maine Preservation, Trust for Public Land, Maine Rural Partners, Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, and Healthy Community Coalition.  

Link to the Bangor Greendrinks Facebook Event Page here:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157196334293752.