Our state senator Elizabeth M. Schneider not only shows up to help out at events like the fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall for the food cupboard, she also jumps into action when asked to solve problems.

There were some rules which hurt nonprofit organizations when holding card games which help us raise money for things such as clothes and food for the elderly and others who need our help. I called Elizabeth to ask if there was anything she could do to change the law so our ability to raise money for our community was not hurt. She listened to the problem and worked hard on legislation to fix the situation. She got at the problem and has helped make it much easier for us and organizations statewide to help people in the community.

These are difficult times and we need Sen. Schneider with her strength to advocate for us. She works hard and spends time not only in Augusta on our behalf, but she spends time with us, too.

Ballots will be available in about a week to vote absentee and Nov. 4 is the day of the election. I hope everyone in Senate District 30 from Veazie to Orono, Old Town, Howland, Enfield, Lincoln, Lee to Kingman and the rest of the towns in our district get out and vote for Sen. Schneider.

Melvin Voisine

Lincoln