SENATOR COLLINS GREETS AMERICA’S PROMISE REPRESENTATIVES FROM OLD TOWN

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Susan Collins this week welcomed Lisa Morin and Chelsea Moeller of Old Town to our Nation's capitol and recognized them after Old Town was named one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People." The group was in Washington, D.C. to take part in a special celebration recognizing local communities for the innovative and successful work they are doing to help young people succeed. In addition to Old Town, Waterville is also being recognized as one of the nation's 100 best communities for young people.

"I am proud that America's Promise has recognized not just one, but two, Maine communities as some of the best places for young people. The selection panel obviously realizes what all of us who live in Maine already know, that our state is committed to providing healthy, safe, and caring environments for young people. I congratulate the communities of Waterville and Old Town for being selected for this recognition," Senator Collins said.

America's Promise-The Alliance for Youth, which was founded by retired General, and former Secretary of State, Colin Powell, sponsored the competition. Hundreds of communities representing 49 states applied for the award.

Old Town is receiving the honor, in part, because of the community's collaborative programs that benefit children and youth. Examples of the many ways Old Town supports their young people include: Pre-Kindergarten literacy programs, after-school activities, cultural experience programs, a juvenile delinquency diversion program and the Underage Drinking Task Force.