AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate confirmed James Whitten, left, of Augusta, to the Maine State Housing Authority board of directors Thursday, April 27. Whitten attended the day’s session and was greeted in the senate chamber by his state senator, Roger Katz (R-Kennebec), standing with Whitten. “It was an honor to have the opportunity to vote to confirm my friend and constituent, James Whitten, to this board. I am confident that he will do a great job,” said Sen. Katz. (Submitted photo)