Optimist Clubs offering free Constitutions to Maine schools

AUBURN – A federal law passed in 2004 requires that all schools that receive federal funding provide a course on the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day, Sept. 17, that anniversary of the when the Constitution was ratified in 1787.
In conjunction with Constitution Day, The Optimist Clubs of Lewiston/Auburn, and the Tri Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland and Mechanic Falls are making available to any interested schools or students free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies.
Quantities are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
To order, contact any Optimist Club member or call 207-783-5269.