SKOWHEGAN — The Margaret Chase Smith Library recently announced the topic of its 19th annual essay contest — immigration policy, according to a news release from the library.

The competition is open to Maine high school seniors. Entries are due by April 1. Prizes ranging from $50 for five honorable mentions to $1,000 for first place will be announced May 1.

For more information or to enter, contact John Taylor at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave., Skowhegan, ME 04976, or call 474-7133.