On June 12, we have an opportunity to nominate candidates for the Maine Legislature. We need to send people to Augusta who have an authentic understanding of the real needs of Maine people. That is why I am urging voters in Senate District 25 (Albion, Benton, Clinton, Detroit, Pittsfield, Unity Township, Waterville and Winslow) to support Colleen Lachowicz in the Democratic primary.

Colleen has lived and worked in central Maine for more than 15 years. She knows us and understands the issues facing us. She is concerned about protecting the most vulnerable among us, but she also knows the best path to economic security is a job. She has devoted her life to helping children who are struggling in our schools.

She has the people skills to work with others to devise effective solutions to complex problems. We need Colleen Madigan Lachowicz in the Maine Senate.

Joan Phillips-Sandy

Waterville