{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://poliquin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/14-maine-students-nominated-us-military-service-academies", "14 Maine Students Nominated for U.S. Military Service Academies", "2017-12-04", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "ME", "Bruce Poliquin", "P000611", "poliquin.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) announced that he has nominated 14 students from Maine\u2019s 2nd District to attend one of our Nation\u2019s prestigious military service academies next year. The Congressman will personally call each nominee to congratulate them. Congressman Poliquin released the following statement:\n\u00a0\n\u201cThese dedicated and hardworking young Mainers have demonstrated their incredible talent, commitment to duty, and academic excellence,\u201d said Congressman Poliquin. \u201cI\u2019m extremely proud and excited to nominate these extraordinary young adults for consideration for admission to one of our Nation\u2019s great military service academies. Congratulations on your success so far, and keep up the great work on your grand journeys ahead!\u201d\n\u00a0\nThe 2017 nominees include:\n\u00a0\n Tristan Cosby, Houlton \u2013 Houlton High School: U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy\n\tCody Craig, Skowhegan \u2013 The Hill School: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy\n\tElizabeth Diaz, Jay \u2013 Kents Hill School: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy\n\tHaley Donovan, Crawford \u2013 Calais High School: U.S. Air Force Academy\n\tElinor Haldane, Blue Hill \u2013 George Stevens Academy: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy\n\tChase Harkins, Bethel \u2013 Gould Academy: U.S. Military Academy\n\tAlexander Howell, Islesboro \u2013 Islesboro Central School: U.S. Naval Academy\n\tAlexander Inman, Eddington \u2013 Bangor High School: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy\n\tAnthony Mason, Beaver Cove \u2013 Greenville High School: U.S. Naval Academy\n\tMaria Maxsimic, Holden \u2013 Brewer High School: U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy\n\tEmily Mikoud, Dover-Foxcroft \u2013 Foxcroft Academy: U.S. Military Academy\n\tEmily Mousseau, Lewiston \u2013 Lewiston High School: U.S. Naval Academy\n\tConnor Roy, Hampden \u2013 Hampden Academy: U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy\n\tAnna Sewall, East Millinocket \u2013 Schenck High School: U.S. Naval Academy\n \u00a0\nCongressman Poliquin\u2019s nominations were informed by the recommendations of his distinguished Service Academy Nomination Advisory Board, which personally interviewed student applicants last month in Bangor. That board included military, community and educational leaders and had nearly 200 years of combined service in the United States Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy.\n\u00a0\nTo be considered for appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by a Member of Congress or other authorized nominating source.\n\u00a0\nThe application period for 2nd District students seeking nomination to a military service academy from Congressman Poliquin in 2018 will open in May.\n\u00a0\nAdditionally, Congressman Poliquin invites military service academy graduates and other Veterans in need of assistance to contact his offices in Lewiston (784-0768), Bangor (942-0583) or Caribou (492-1600) or by visiting\u00a0poliquin.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://poliquin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/14-maine-students-nominated-us-military-service-academies"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.6455979309976101, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}