Press Releases

December 22, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS TARGET FOR DONATION TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KENNEBEC VALLEY

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today participated in a ceremony as Target presented a $2,500 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the...

December 19, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS CHOICE OF KAREN MILLS OF MAINE AS NOMINEE FOR SBA ADMINISTRATOR

Senator Susan Collins today applauded the choice of Karen Mills of Brunswick, Maine as the nominee for Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) by President-elect...

December 18, 2008

"Recognizing Inspiring Mainers"

‘Tis the season of giving; that time for pretty paper, ribbons, and happy surprises. ‘Tis also the perfect time to recognize those who give the greatest gift of all...

December 12, 2008

“Wreaths Across America”

The holidays are filled with many wonderful traditions. When Morrill and Karen Worcester, owners of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, delivered the first wreaths to Arlington...

December 10, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES EXTENDED HOURS FOR TWIC ENROLLMENT

Senate Homeland Security Ranking Member Susan Collins today announced that merchant mariners, longshoremen, and truckers in Maine who have not already obtained a Transportation...

December 10, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR STIMULUS PACKAGE

U.S. Senator Susan Collins yesterday sent a letter to President-Elect Barack Obama requesting that he consider additional ideas as he works to compile details of his proposed...

December 08, 2008

“Protecting Our Seniors From Harmful Retirement Account Penalties”

The precipitous decline in our nation’s financial markets is presenting America with its greatest economic challenge in decades. According to the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000...

December 05, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS CONGRATULATES SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL BAND

The Presidential Inaugural Committee today informed U.S. Senator Susan Collins that it has selected the Sanford High School band to march in the 2009 Inaugural Parade in...

November 21, 2008

U.S. SENATE PASSES COLLINS-FEINSTEIN RESOLUTION CONDEMNING BRUTAL DEATH OF SOMALI TEENAGER

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year old girl in Somalia. The resolution, authored by...

November 21, 2008

"Vic Firth: Made In Maine"

Maine is famous for lighthouses, lobsters – and drumsticks. Not the kind we enjoy at Thanksgiving, but the musical variety. Whether you enjoy rock or country bands, jazz...

November 20, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS RECEIVES 2008 DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD

During a ceremony at the Bangor Civic Center tonight, the Katahdin Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America presented U.S. Senator Susan Collins with its 2008 Distinguished...

November 20, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $180,000 FOR FIVE MAINE FIRE DEPARTMENTS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded a total of $182,978 in...

November 18, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS PRAISES NOTIFYMD’S DECISION TO EXPAND IN MAINE

NotifyMD, a medical-messaging service company which currently operates a facility in Farmington, announced today that it intends to open an additional call center in Winthrop. This...

November 18, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES $2,000,000 FOR MAINE SHELLFISH HARVESTERS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will make available up to $2,000,000 for the State of Maine to help mitigate the...

November 18, 2008

SEN. COLLINS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT

In an effort restore public confidence in our nation’s financial system, Senator Susan Collins has introduced the Financial Regulation Reform Act of 2008. The bill would...

November 17, 2008

INFORMATION ON INAUGURATION TICKETS

To request Inauguration Day tickets: Please use the "Email Senator Collins" link on the left of the page. Please place "Inauguration Tickets" in the first line...

November 14, 2008

"Join In The Fight Against Diabetes"

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, which gives us the opportunity to reflect on the difficulties and heartbreak that diabetes has caused for so many American families...

November 12, 2008

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES $665,735 FOR EIGHT MAINE FIRE DEPARTMENTS

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded $665,735 in grant funding...

November 12, 2008

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $527,465 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR KATAHDIN PAPER EMPLOYEES

U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved a National Emergency Grant (NEG) in the amount of $527,465 to assist...

October 31, 2008

"Maintaining Our Resolve For Energy Independence"

The recent decline in the price of oil is providing some small relief at the pump and in heating oil bills. As I travel throughout Maine, however, it is clear that the people of...

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS TARGET FOR DONATION TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KENNEBEC VALLEY

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS CHOICE OF KAREN MILLS OF MAINE AS NOMINEE FOR SBA ADMINISTRATOR

"Recognizing Inspiring Mainers"

“Wreaths Across America”

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES EXTENDED HOURS FOR TWIC ENROLLMENT

SENATOR COLLINS CALLS ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR STIMULUS PACKAGE

“Protecting Our Seniors From Harmful Retirement Account Penalties”

SENATOR COLLINS CONGRATULATES SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL BAND

U.S. SENATE PASSES COLLINS-FEINSTEIN RESOLUTION CONDEMNING BRUTAL DEATH OF SOMALI TEENAGER

"Vic Firth: Made In Maine"

SENATOR COLLINS RECEIVES 2008 DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $180,000 FOR FIVE MAINE FIRE DEPARTMENTS

SENATOR COLLINS PRAISES NOTIFYMD’S DECISION TO EXPAND IN MAINE

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES $2,000,000 FOR MAINE SHELLFISH HARVESTERS

SEN. COLLINS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT

INFORMATION ON INAUGURATION TICKETS

"Join In The Fight Against Diabetes"

SENATOR COLLINS ANNOUNCES $665,735 FOR EIGHT MAINE FIRE DEPARTMENTS

SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $527,465 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR KATAHDIN PAPER EMPLOYEES

"Maintaining Our Resolve For Energy Independence"