Sen. Chenette invites local students to state house for Honorary Page program

AUGUSTA —With the Legislature set to reconvene in January, Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, 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. All students from third grade through high school are encouraged to participate.

“This is an open invitation for students to get a front row seat to the legislative process,” said Sen. Chenette. “I will personally show students the ropes and give a behind the scenes look at government in action.”

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 will begin meeting on January 3 and is scheduled to end on April 18. Honorary pages are needed throughout the session, so scheduling is flexible.

For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Sen. Chenette by phone at (207) 287-1515, by email at justin.chenette@legislature.maine.gov, or message him at Facebook.com/JustinChenette.

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