Sen. Guerin welcomes Greenville students to State House

AUGUSTA – Five history students from Greenville Consolidated School journeyed to Augusta recently to see Maine’s government in action. The sophomores, who are members of history teacher Ben Beverly’s class, were able to witness the Maine Senate’s session that included the adoption of a Joint Resolution recognizing the health care professionals who assisted the Lewiston community in the aftermath of the shootings there in October.

Students were also able to hear floor debates on several bills that were before the Chamber. Topics included plastics recycling and federal collection of electronic personal data.

“You often forget how big Maine is, so I was glad to host the students from Greenville who traveled over a hundred miles to visit the Maine Legislature. There’s no better civics lesson than seeing firsthand how the legislative process works,” said Sen. Stacey Guerin, R-Glenburn, who hosted the students in the Senate. “The building has been so vibrant since students and school groups were allowed back after the pandemic. I encourage any school to schedule a visit – you never forget your field trips.”

Visits to the State House complex by school students and various groups have increased dramatically since tours resumed in 2022. Students and visitors can tour both the Maine State House and Blaine House, which serves as the Governor’s Mansion. Tours are arranged by the Maine State Museum, which is also part of the complex but currently closed for major renovations until 2025.

For more information about tours, or to arrange an upcoming visit for your school, visit mainestatemuseum.org or call 207-287-2301.