Joan Beal is running to represent us in Maine House District 81, and I am blown away by how lucky we citizens of that district are.
After a lifetime of community service teaching in classrooms, halfway houses, as a court-appointed special advocate for children, plus serving on town budget and planning committees, Joan understands that people in western Maine are eager for an honest, committed representative to be their voice in the Legislature.
She has stepped up to this (sometimes thankless) job — running for office — as a true public servant. I am sure she would make our voices heard and understood.
I hope people join me in voting for Joan Beal. We would be so fortunate to have her as our representative.
Hilary Ware, Norway
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