The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine is celebrating Education Awareness Week.

The auxiliary is hoping to bring attention to their scholarships as well as encouraging literacy volunteerism; also to send the message that the gift of reading is priceless and the auxiliary would like to aid those who wish to attain such a skill.

The list of scholarships, which the auxiliary hopes will foster a student’s future, can be obtained by writing to The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maine, P.O. Box 579, Union, Maine 04862, or call (207) 596-5866 or (207) 532-6007 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For information on literacy volunteerism or literacy programs, please contact (800) 322-5455 or your local high school.

Mary Wells

Education Chairman

Houlton