By Will Tuell

Five Machias high school students and their advisor, Alaina Albee, are headed to Washington, D.C., to get a “Close Up” view of how our nation’s government works later this month. The group, which is hoping to raise $5,000 to cover the cost of the trip, is expected to tour the Capitol Building, meet with members of Maine’s congressional delegation, and participate in a week of training with students from across the state and country.