Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   AUGUSTA – Robert Taylor of Jay, who is a teacher at Spruce Mountain High School, was named the 2019 Franklin County Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held at the State House on Thursday, May 9. He was presented … Continue reading Franklin County Teacher of the Year Visits State House

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Students from Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon served as honorary pages in the Maine Senate on Tuesday, May 7. During their visit they met with their state senator, Russell Black (R-Franklin). The honorary page program provides an … Continue reading New Sharon Students Visit State Capitol

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rev. David Smith, Sally Smith, Sen. Russell Black AUGUSTA – Reverend David Smith and Sally Smith of Wilton visited the Maine Senate on Tuesday, April 30. Rev. Smith, who serves the congregation of the First Congregational Church in Wilton, served as … Continue reading Wilton Reverend Opens Maine Senate with Prayer

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sen. Russell Black, Hon. Richard Morton, Joyce Morton AUGUSTA – Senator Russell Black (R-Franklin) presented the Honorable Richard Morton of Farmington with a legislative sentiment recognizing his retirement as Judge of Probate for Franklin County in the Maine Senate on Tuesday, … Continue reading Franklin County Judge Recognized at Maine Senate

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Randy Hall (R-Wilton), Alvin (Mac) McDonald, Kathleen (Kitty) McDonald and Senator Russell Black (R-Franklin) AUGUSTA – Senator Russell Black presented Kathleen (Kitty) and Alvin (Mac) McDonald of Wilton with a legislative sentiment recognizing decades of volunteer service to their community … Continue reading Wilton Couple Recognized at State House

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sen. William Diamond, Mason Shink, Colleen Shink, James Shink, Sen. Russell Black AUGUSTA – Mason Shink of Jay was presented with a Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship in the Maine Senate on Thursday, April 11. Mason attends college at Husson University where … Continue reading Jay Resident Awarded Legislative Memorial Scholarship

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senator Russell Black, Richard Woods AUGUSTA – Senator Russell Black (R-Franklin) presented Richard Woods of New Vineyard with a legislative sentiment at a ceremony at the Maine State House on Thursday, April 11. The sentiment recognizes Woods for his accomplishment of … Continue reading New Vineyard Resident Recognized in Augusta

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Senator Russell Black (R-Franklin) presented Isabelle Foss of Temple with a legislative sentiment at a ceremony at the Maine State House on Thursday, April 11. The sentiment recognizes Foss for her accomplishment of receiving a Spirit of America Award. … Continue reading Temple Resident Recognized in Augusta

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – The Franklin County Fiddlers, directed by Steve Muise, performed in the Maine Senate Chamber on Thursday, March 28 at the invitation of Senator Russell Black (R-Franklin). During their visit, the group also performed in the House Chamber and into … Continue reading Franklin County Fiddlers Perform in Maine Senate

Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pastor Chris Grimbilas, Amanda Grimbilas, Sen. Russell Black AUGUSTA – Pastor Chris Grimbilas and daughter Amanda met with Senator Russell Black (R-Franklin) during their visit to the State House on Tuesday, March 26. Pastor Grimbilas, who serves the congregation at New … Continue reading Jay Pastor Opens Maine Senate with Prayer