BANGOR - Machias Savings Bank recently awarded the Challenger Learning Center of Maine an additional $2,500 to provide students in Maine with the opportunity to fly space science missions at the Challenger Center.

"The $5,000 total commitment of Machias Savings Bank to Challenger in 2012 is wonderful," said Susan Jonason, Challenger executive director. "Over the years, hundreds of students from Maine, especially from Washington County, have become inspired to pursue higher levels of science and math education because of Machias Savings Bank's ongoing support of the Challenger program. We appreciate their investment in the future by making this possible for Maine students.