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State funds sought to house female veterans in Augusta

An Auburn Democrat is seeking a one-time $150,000 state allocation to help the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope begin providing housing for female veterans and their children at the Augusta property it has been working on for months. State Rep. Bettyann Sheats told colleagues this week that Maine has “done a wonderful job caring […]

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Lewiston-Auburn State House members get range of assignments

AUGUSTA — State lawmakers from Lewiston and Auburn received legislative committee assignments that will give them a say on everything from highway bridges to health insurance. Among them is a seat on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for first-term Lewiston Democrat Roger Fuller, an assignment the city’s School Committee hoped someone would get. State […]

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Three competent candidates

Voters in Auburn, Minot, Mechanic Falls, New Gloucester and Poland have an opportunity to elect three competent, experienced female candidates. Kimberly Sampson (Senate District 20) is a dental hygienist whose interest in health-care policy led her to graduate from law school this year, giving her an understanding of the issues the district faces regarding health […]

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Maine House 64: Bettyann Sheats

Age (on Election Day): 55 Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Owner, Finishing Touches Shower Doors Community organizations: Board member, Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport; member, American Legion Post 31; warden, St. Michael’s Church; Advisory Committee member, St. Mary’s Food Pantry. Hobbies, activities etc.: While I enjoy skiing and gardening, I find my favorite activities are my volunteer and […]

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Sheats does her research

Those people living in District 64 (Minot, part of Auburn) have the opportunity in the coming election to choose as their legislative representative someone who can be trusted to appreciate the interests and concerns of all Mainers — rich or poor or middle class. Bettyann Sheats’ life experiences as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot, mother, […]

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Sheats has wealth of experience

Bettyann Sheats is an excellent candidate for the Maine House of Representatives and would do an outstanding job of representing her constituents in Augusta. A graduate of West Point and a former helicopter pilot, she understands the issues facing veterans, not to mention she knows about discipline and hard work. As a small business owner […]

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Sheats will provide leadership

It is time for voters in Maine House District 64 to send Bettyann Sheats to Augusta to work for the needs of their community. For years, I have watched her advocate in the Legislature for protection for the health of children. She was a strong citizen leader in the successful passage of the Kid-Safe Products […]

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Sheats listens to people’s concerns

Bettyann Sheats is needed in Augusta. She will bring a strong voice, determined leadership and a caring heart to the state Legislature on the people’s behalf. She has worked for years as a volunteer advocate, making positive changes on issues of health, education, veterans care and fair wages. She has rallied her neighbors to help […]

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Sheats represents the best of Maine

Voters in Auburn and Minot have the opportunity to vote for a business owner and veteran this November. Bettyann Sheats is running for the Maine House of Representatives in District 64. She was an Army officer who didn’t stop serving when she hung up her uniform. She continues to be engaged. As a former pilot, […]

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Sheats is a leader

Bettyann Sheats is running for the Maine House of Representatives in District 64, which includes part of Auburn and the town of Minot. After serving as an Army helicopter pilot, she and her husband moved to Maine to raise their children. In addition to raising her family and operating a successful small business installing shower […]