Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) at a Meetig on Maine Vet Homelessness at Hanaford Hall, USM, Portland, Several Years Ago.

Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced three students she nominated have been accepted to US Service Academies.  Reed Proscis of Freeport High School and Alberto Cutone of Kennebunk High School will both attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and Kaitlyn Dostie of Camden Hills Regional High School will attend the US Merchant Marine Academy in KIngs Point, New York.

“Earning acceptance to a U.S.  Service Academy is an extraordinery accomplishment and a testament to a student’s hard work, leadership and commitment to service,” said Pingree in a press release issued today.  “Reed, Alberto and Kaitlyn have each distinguished themselves through their academic achievements, strength of character and dedication to serving something larger than themselves.  I’m incredibly proud to have nominated them and thrilled to see them accepted to the Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy.  I know they will represent Mane well and I wish them every success as they begin this next chapter.”