AUGUSTA – Forty-five student winners of Maine History Day are now eligible to participate in the National History Day academic competition, according to Secretary of State Dan A. Gwadosky.

About 175 students in grades six through 12 took part in the state finals April 8 in Augusta. Participants prepared papers, projects or presentations on a broad historical theme.

Additional information is available online at www.state.me.us/sos/arc/historyday/histhome.htm.