Sheryl Briggs holds a list of 27 people who assisted in her effort to provide slippers to homeless veterans during the 20th annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down on Oct. 21 at Togus in Augusta. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Sheryl Briggs was one of 210 volunteers at the 20th annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down on Oct. […]
Sheryl Briggs
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Members of Congress need to grow up
As I watched “60 Minutes” on Sept. 24, interviews with Oprah Winfrey and U.S. Sen. John McCain triggered so many emotions. I am so grateful to Sen. McCain for the man he is and deeply sorry for the sacrifices he endured during the Vietnam War. I cannot imagine what he went through as a POW […]
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Bicentennial Committee may get Mexico version of classic board game
Members of the Mexico Bicentennial Committee gather around a replica game of the classic Monopoly game. They would like to have one for Mexico in the future as a fundraiser. From left are Sheryl Briggs, Marilla Couch, Mara Smith, Louise Arsenault and Caroline Mitchell. MEXICO — In the near future, people may be rolling the dice […]
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Bicentennial Committee may get Mexico version of classic board game
Members of the Mexico Bicentennial Committee gather around a replica game of the classic Monopoly game. They would like to have one for Mexico in the future as a fundraiser. From left are Sheryl Briggs, Marilla Couch, Mara Smith, Louise Arsenault and Caroline Mitchell. MEXICO — In the near future, people may be rolling the dice […]
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Patrick knows what to do
This letter is to express my strong support for the re-election of Sen. John Patrick. Patrick is a kind, caring and giving man. He has a heart of gold. As a past member of the Maine Legislature, I have worked very closely with him. His passion for people of his district runs deep. His values […]
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Maine House 116: Sheryl Briggs
Party affiliation: Democrat Clean Election candidate? Yes
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Lyme Coalition supports Briggs
As co-founders of the Mt. Valley Lyme Disease Awareness Coalition, we voice our support for Sheryl Briggs in her bid for re-election to the Maine House of Representatives. During her past term(s), Briggs always had an open door and an open mind. She was more than willing to hear, understand and support the plight of […]
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Gaudet elected selectman for Mexico
MEXICO — Jack Gaudet was elected selectman Tuesday, narrowly defeating Peter Merrill, 32-29, according to town Executive Secretary Sheryl Briggs. Gaudet succeeds Albert Aniel, who resigned in November and moved to Camden. The term expires June 30, 2017. Gaudet served on the Budget Committee and is a member of the Fire Department. Merrill previously served three […]
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S. Briggs: A wealth of experience
Malcolm “Mackie” Gill has my full endorsement as the Democratic candidate for the House. He brings a wealth of lifetime experiences and a record of involvement in his community. In Dixfield, he is a selectman and served 20 years as a volunteer fireman. As a retired teacher, he has a knowledge and understanding of educational […]
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Mexico firefighters honored for hiker’s rescue; volunteers, employees recognized
MEXICO — Four Mexico firefighters were presented with an honor bar and legislative sentiments at Mexico’s annual Night of Appreciation award ceremony for their role in assisting an injured rock climber from Portland through a dangerous stretch of Tumbledown Mountain in August. Mexico firefighters Joseph Bruns, Allen Chartier, Jonathan Rajaniemi and Matthew Theriault were each […]