Sen. Vitelli invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

AUGUSTA — With the Legislature back in session, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, is reminding local schools and students about the Senate Honorary Page program at the State House in Augusta.

The daylong program gives students a unique opportunity not only to observe the state’s legislative process, but to be a part of it. Students from third grade through high school are encouraged to participate.

“The Maine State House is open to everyone, and that includes our students just starting to learn about their government,” said Sen. Vitelli. “I hope any interested student will come to the Senate this year to see how the day-to-day functioning of their legislature works.”

Honorary pages help deliver messages, distribute documents within the Senate Chamber, interact with the senators and, most importantly, take part in a real-world, interactive legislative learning experience.

The Legislature is scheduled to be in session through late June. Honorary pages are needed throughout the session, so scheduling is flexible.

For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Sen. Vitelli by phone at (207) 287-1515 or by at eloise.vitelli@legislature.maine.gov.