In the 126th Legislature, we started to lay the groundwork for passenger rail discussion. I am pleased to see that Sen. Nate Libby and Rep. Jared Golden have continued the discussion with two bills that lay out a plan to start. Putting a plan in motion to bring passenger rail service through the second largest […]
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A. Donovan: He will support train service
I had the pleasure of speaking to members of the Franco-American Heritage Center at their monthly luncheon meeting recently. The subject was train service, “Past, Present and Future.” More than 200 people there expressed the yearnings of so many of Maine’s residents for the restoration of passenger train service in Maine. The success of that […]
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J. Mills: Provided thoughtful analysis
I want to thank Rep. Wayne Werts for stepping up to run for re-election to the state House of Representatives. His experience as a firefighter gives him a unique view of the public safety issues facing the people of Auburn, dealing with everything from building codes to the prosecution of drug traffickers and the destruction […]
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B. Mennealy: Well qualified candidates
The citizens of Auburn are indeed lucky in this November election to have several well qualified candidates running to represent them in the legislature: Wayne Werts, the former Fire Dept. chief; John Cleveland, former mayor and councilor and small business owner; and Bettyann Sheats, a West Point graduate, veteran, helicopter pilot and small business owner. […]
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K. Theriault: A gentleman and always civil
As co-chairman of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, I have spent the past two years working closely with Rep. Wayne Werts. During that time, Werts earned the respect of his colleagues from both parties because of the way he approaches his job. The questions he asks are thoughtful, and whenever it’s time to debate, he is […]
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Rep. Michel Lajoie: Excellent job in the Legislature
As a member of the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, I’m writing to thank Rep. Wayne Werts for his commitment to Auburn and Lewiston. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rep. Werts when we were both fire chiefs — he in Auburn and myself in Lewiston. Later, we worked together as members […]
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W. Werts: Hope for passenger rail to L-A
As Maine looks to expand economic development in the coming years, I hope we will soon bring passenger rail to Lewiston-Auburn. Most of our local delegation to the state Legislature successfully sponsored a bill directing the Maine Department of Transportation to apply for a federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant to pay for an […]
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Rep. Wayne Werts: Auburn would face unacceptable decisions
Imagine if Auburn suddenly had to cut 23 firefighters. Or lay off 27 police officers. Or close down the public library. Or eliminate its entire summer and winter road maintenance budget. It seems unthinkable, doesn’t it? But each of these represents the loss of $1 million to the city, the amount we stand to lose […]
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W. Werts: VHA doesn’t cover all veterans
This is in response to Marc Jalbert’s letter (Nov. 12), “Information missing?” about veterans health care benefits. It is a common perception that all veterans receive care from the Veterans Health Administration but, in reality, that is not the case. It is far more complex. Many elements, including duty status, service-connected disability and income determine […]
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W. Werts: Health care for the veterans
I recently went to the Homeless Veterans Stand Down at the Veterans Administration hospital in Augusta. That annual fall event helps homeless veterans by connecting them with resources like MaineCare and employment services. The VA also provides health screenings and warm clothing for the winter. I was glad to see so many people come out […]