Age (on Election Day): 46 Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: State House representative Community organizations: Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care Board; Democratic committees in Lewiston, Androscoggin County and Maine State; Maine People’s Alliance; Woman’s Literary Union Hobbies, activities etc.: I am a community advocate. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet new people. I […]
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Brooks advocates for children
I am proud of the entire Lewiston legislative delegation and the strong leadership they have shown for their community, but I want to single out one member in particular because she is probably the least likely to call attention to herself. I have known Rep. Heidi Brooks for several years and she is one of […]
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Brooks advocates for Lewiston
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the people of Lewiston for allowing me the opportunity to work alongside Rep. Heidi Brooks in the 127th Maine Legislature. Rep. Brooks has been a passionate advocate for the people of Lewiston. She has shown determination and compassion in her advocacy on their behalf, especially seniors and […]
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Lewiston legislative delegation to host public office hours
AUGUSTA — Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the Legislature will hold constituent office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, in the Couture Room at Lewiston Public Library. Sen. Nate Libby will be joined by Reps. Peggy Rotundo, Michel Lajoie, Jared Golden and Heidi Brooks. The office hours provide local residents a […]
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Improve response to lead poisoning
Lead poisoning is a critical issue in Lewiston and Auburn, along with many communities with older housing stock. We know lead is particularly toxic to children and their developing brains. Lead toxicity can cause both acute and chronic cognitive problems, along with many other medical problems in children and adults. Lead poisoning can cause developmental […]
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Kittridge will address constituents’ concerns
I am writing in support of Kristine Kittridge for Lewiston’s Ward 7 City Council seat. Kittridge started her career as a nutritionist at St. Mary’s, after having received her master’s degree. She is committed to serving Lewiston. She is a listener and an educator on a daily basis. She cares deeply about her community. She […]
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Rep. Brooks a great addition
I write to thank the people of Lewiston for sending Rep. Heidi Brooks to Augusta. Not only has she been a great addition to the Legislature, she has been invaluable on the Insurance and Financial Services Committee, on which I serve as the House chairman. The work that we do in the Insurance Committee requires […]
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H. Brooks: Patient-focused care
Medical decisions should be made between a patient and their doctor. Currently, some patients need to gain approval from their insurance companies for certain procedures. One such example was brought to light recently at the Legislature. A woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer was pre-approved for a 23-hour hospital stay for a double mastectomy. […]
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M. Carey: Best candidate for Lewiston
For seven years I’ve worked for Lewiston’s families as a state representative. I am not running again and I cannot imagine a better person to fight for residents than Heidi Brooks. She understands how important good health care is to each of us. In her time practicing as a doctor, she saw families with a […]
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R. Paradis: Noted for her dedication
Heidi Brooks is running for state representative. Everyone in Lewiston, and in Maine, should thank her for her tireless effort to protect voters’ rights. She spent endless hours on the hottest days collecting signatures for a petition and is now working on clean election reform. She will fight to keep property taxes as low as […]