HARWICH — The first meeting of the Cape Cod chapter of the Libertarian Party will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Harwich Community Center, 110 Oak St.

The chapter is being organized by Robert Aron, a clinical psychologist from West Harwich.

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is the Libertarian candidate for president and to date has gained ballot access in 46 states. Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld is Johnson’s running mate.

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The Plymouth Trial Court will soon be named for a longtime legislator who represented portions of the Upper Cape, the State House News Service reports.

The House and Senate enacted a bill Monday that would name the court after former Senate President Therese Murray, a Plymouth Democrat.

The bill states: "The Plymouth trial court located at 52 Obery Street in the town of Plymouth shall be designated and known as the Therese Murray trial court, in honor of Therese Murray and her service as president of the Senate and her tireless advocacy on behalf of the people of Plymouth County. The division of capital asset management and maintenance shall erect suitable markers bearing such designation in compliance with the standards of the division."

The bill awaits the signature of Gov. Charlie Baker.

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Here’s this week’s endorsement parade:

Julian Cyr, of Truro, a Democratic candidate for the Cape & Islands District state Senate seat, has received the endorsement of the environmental advocacy group Clean Water Action and the Coalition for Social Justice.

Barnstable County Commissioner Sheila Lyons, Cyr’s opponent in the Democratic primary Sept. 8, has received the endorsements of the National Organization for Women, the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the United Food and Commercial Works Union Local 328.

Aaron Kanzer, of Cotuit, a Democratic candidate for the 2nd Barnstable District state representative seat, has received the endorsement of Mass-Care, an advocacy group devoted to single-payer health care reform.

Matt Patrick, of Falmouth, a Democratic candidate for the 3rd Barnstable District state representative seat, has been endorsed by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2222, Service Employees International Union Local 1199, Coalition for Social Justice, Mass Alliance, Mass-Care, the Massachusetts Nurses Association, NARAL Pro Choice Massachusetts, the Sierra Club and the AFL-CIO.

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A fundraiser for Barnstable County Sheriff James Cummings, a Republican seeking a fourth term, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Courtyard Restaurant on Route 28A in Cataumet.

An All-Cape organizing meeting for the Clinton-Kaine 2016 campaign will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mid-Cape Democratic Campaign Headquarters at 386 Main St. in Hyannis. Additional information may be obtained by contacting capecodforhillary@gmail.com.

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Election countdown: nine days until the primary, 70 days until the general election.

— Follow Geoff Spillane on Twitter: @GSpillaneCCT.