OOB High graduate
awarded leadership scholarship
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Cierra Albert is the 2019 recipient of a leadership scholarship from the Chenette Scholarship Fund provided by Sen. Justin Chenette. She was selected for her service on campus and in the community. Cierra was a student representative on the local school board in addition to being class president for several years. She graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School in June and plans to attend St. John’s University in New York City to major in International Relations.
Thornton graduates awarded service scholarships
From left to right: Sen. Justin Chenette 09', Noah Poulin 19', Natalie Ben-Ami 19', & Ashley Gonzalez 19'
Three recent Thornton Academy graduates have been awarded the 2019 Spirit of Service Scholarships from the Chenette Scholarship Fund. Noah Poulin, Natalie Ben-Ami, and Ashley Gonzalez were each selected to receive a $500 college scholarship because of their leadership in school and service in the community.
Legislature Wraps Up
That's a wrap! After pulling my first all nighter since college, we worked nearly 24 hours straight until 6:45AM this morning to finish the work of the legislative session. As I recover from sleep deprivation, I will be recapping the highlights of bills passed and budget successes. Overall, this session marked a new era of cooperation and civility. Particularly, demonstrated by Gov. Mills, Senate President Jackson, and Speaker Gideon. Even though Democrats had control in all three areas, bipartisanship and communication was encouraged every step. Even when we ultimately disagreed based on our values, it was never personal. Negotiations were in good faith. Sure, there were tense and disappointing moments, but when the tone is respectful, when legislators can vote their conscience without retribution, compromise that yields positive outcomes are a direct result. More on the specific breakdowns soon!
In the News...
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Justin Chenette is serving his 4th term in the Maine legislature with two terms in the Senate and two terms in the House of Representatives. He represents Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Hollis, Limington, and part of Buxton in the Senate. He is currently the Chair of the bipartisan Government Oversight Committee, Co-Chair of the Democracy Reform Caucus, and is a member of both the Environment & Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Ethics Committee. Justin also serves as a Citizen Trade Policy Commissioner.
In 2012, Justin made history by becoming the nation’s youngest openly gay legislator and Maine's youngest lawmaker at age 21. He was sworn into office just a week before graduating from college. Justin has been recognized nationally by The Advocate magazine, listing him on their list of the 40 Under 40 most accomplished leaders throughout the country. He has served on various policy committees including Criminal Justice & Public Safety, Taxation, State & Local Government, and was co-chair of the youth caucus.
Justin founded a non-profit organization to advance arts education, connect Veterans to job training, help students afford college, and increase volunteerism, investing nearly $10,000 into the community. He continues this work through his nonprofit scholarship fund. Justin is the past president and current vice president of his community’s downtown revitalization organization, Saco Main Street, is an avid volunteer through the Saco Bay Rotary, Vice President of the Friends of the OOB Ballpark, and as a member of the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce and Buxton-Hollis Historical Society.
After attending Saco public schools, he graduated high school from Thornton Academy while taking a full semester of college courses at the University of Southern Maine. Justin graduated from Northern Vermont University-Lyndon with a B.S. in Broadcast News. Justin also completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School after receiving a full ride fellowship.
He currently works as a licensed Realtor at the Bean Group, as the Saco Sport & Fitness's Marketing Coordinator, and as a small business owner, running his own marketing & public relations firm, Chenette Media LLC.
In 2012, Justin made history by becoming the nation’s youngest openly gay legislator and Maine's youngest lawmaker at age 21. He was sworn into office just a week before graduating from college. Justin has been recognized nationally by The Advocate magazine, listing him on their list of the 40 Under 40 most accomplished leaders throughout the country. He has served on various policy committees including Criminal Justice & Public Safety, Taxation, State & Local Government, and was co-chair of the youth caucus.
Justin founded a non-profit organization to advance arts education, connect Veterans to job training, help students afford college, and increase volunteerism, investing nearly $10,000 into the community. He continues this work through his nonprofit scholarship fund. Justin is the past president and current vice president of his community’s downtown revitalization organization, Saco Main Street, is an avid volunteer through the Saco Bay Rotary, Vice President of the Friends of the OOB Ballpark, and as a member of the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce and Buxton-Hollis Historical Society.
After attending Saco public schools, he graduated high school from Thornton Academy while taking a full semester of college courses at the University of Southern Maine. Justin graduated from Northern Vermont University-Lyndon with a B.S. in Broadcast News. Justin also completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School after receiving a full ride fellowship.
He currently works as a licensed Realtor at the Bean Group, as the Saco Sport & Fitness's Marketing Coordinator, and as a small business owner, running his own marketing & public relations firm, Chenette Media LLC.
