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Great slate of candidates

The public has an important opportunity — and civic duty — coming up with the next election. Many issues are important — health care, opportunity and good education for all — but after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 700-page report from scientists in 91 nations, it became obvious to me that the environment has […]

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Bettyann Sheats

Maine House 64 Social media accounts: Facebook: Bettyann Sheats for Maine House; web: www.bettyannsheatsformaine.com/ Occupation: State representative, owner of Finishing Touches Shower Doors. Education: United States Military Academy at West Point. Community Organizations: Chair, Auburn Lewiston Airport Board; American Legion Post 31; Lewiston Auburn Rail Study member. Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Gardening, skiing, spending time with family, […]

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Sheats will reach across the aisles

I have spoken to Bettyann Sheats many times in her role as my Maine House representative. I have found her to be very intelligent, very well-informed, and very determined to “do the right thing.” Her first concern is the people of her district. She respects the rights of all citizens, whatever their party affiliations. She […]

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Lee understands Auburn residents

I had the pleasure to meet Adam Lee years ago at a tour of downtown Auburn sponsored by the city. I have continued to run into him at events throughout the city through the years. I have always been impressed with his understanding of all aspects of our city. I have been more impressed with […]

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Rules to keep Maine families safe and healthy

Lead poisoning can cause serious health issues and affect physical and mental development in young children. These can include learning disabilities, lower intelligence, language delays and behavior and hearing problems. Between 2009 and 2014, 467 children were identified as suffering from lead poisoning in Maine, with 97 of those children from the Lewiston-Auburn area. There […]

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GOP leaders refuse to back any budget with income tax surcharge

AUGUSTA — Months ago, Gov. Paul LePage called on Republicans to “fix bayonets” as he prepared for battle against legislative Democrats over his proposed two-year $6.8 billion budget proposal. On Thursday, they did just that. The GOP leaders in the Senate and House issued a joint statement declaring that no spending plan that included the […]

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Androscoggin County may get new court for veterans

AUGUSTA — Maine may get a second Veterans Treatment Court, this time in Androscoggin County. Modeled on one established in Kennebec County six years ago, the proposed court would connect veterans in trouble with the law “with the treatment they need, the services they have earned and the support they deserve,” said Rep. Bettyann Sheats, […]