Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, and fellow lawmakers welcomed Natalie Emmerson of Woolwich and her family to the State House on March 27. Emmerson was awarded the 2024 Legislative Memorial Scholarship for Sagadahoc County. Front: Tamas Weisz, left, Bianca Hare, Rep. Allison Hepler, Natalie Emmerson, House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, and Dean Emmerson. Back: Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester. Courtesy of the House Democratic Office