U.S. Sens. George Mitchell and William Cohen have announced that applications are being accepted for a Senate Youth Program for high school students wishing to take part in a weeklong educational trip to Washington, D.C.

Two students from each state will be chosen for the program and names of those chosen will be announced Dec. 14. For information, contact Ms. Constance M. Manter, education counsultant, Department of Education, State House, State 23, Augusta 04333 or call her at 287-5943.