Weekly Columns

June 26, 2023

Women in Military Service; the Role of Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith

— by Sen. Susan M. Collins

Each year, June 12 is designated as Women Veterans Recognition Day to celebrate the brave women who have defended our freedom throughout their military service. This...

April 24, 2023

Combating Alzheimer’s with Continued Investment and a Dedicated Action Plan

— by Sen. Susan M. Collins

I recently joined with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, for a television interview to discuss our priorities as co-leaders of the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on...

February 03, 2023

A New Tool to Help Reduce Non-fatal and Fatal Drug Overdoses

— by Sen. Susan M. Collins

The opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people in our State and throughout the country. In 2022, an estimated 716 Mainers died from drug overdoses,...

January 20, 2023

Investing in the Future of Aroostook County

— by Sen. Susan M. Collins

Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned that when we work together and lend a helping hand, we can make our community a better place. As a senior member of the...

November 04, 2022

Honoring Maine Heroes in Advance of Veterans Day

— by Sen. Susan M. Collins

Veterans Day is one of the most sacred days on our national calendar. Across the land, grateful Americans pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedom...

September 29, 2022

Increasing the Safety & Efficiency of Route 1 in Northern & Eastern Maine

— by Sen. Susan M. Collins

When large trucks travel down Main Street in Presque Isle, they currently must pass by 147 commercial or residential driveways, 25 street intersections, 12 crosswalks, nine...

August 26, 2022

Strengthening Opioid Treatment Resources for Maine Seniors

— by Senator Susan M. Collins

The opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people, with record numbers of both Mainers and Americans lost in 2021. While many perceive the face of...

July 18, 2022

Women in Military Service; the Role of Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith

Combating Alzheimer’s with Continued Investment and a Dedicated Action Plan

A New Tool to Help Reduce Non-fatal and Fatal Drug Overdoses

Investing in the Future of Aroostook County

Honoring Maine Heroes in Advance of Veterans Day

Increasing the Safety & Efficiency of Route 1 in Northern & Eastern Maine

Strengthening Opioid Treatment Resources for Maine Seniors

Honoring Our Veterans Through Resources and Recognition

Wood Pellets: An Opportunity to Lower Heating Costs and Support Maine’s Forest Products Industry

Helping First Generation College Students Achieve a Bright Future

Preserving Maine Veterans’ Access to Long-Term Care

Senator Collins Tests Positive for COVID-19

Investing in the Future of Aroostook County

Honoring Maine Hero MSG Gary Gordon with a Maine-Built Ship

Helping Maine Families Stay Warm This Winter

Reopening the Border, Reuniting Families, and Rejuvenating Maine Businesses

Preventing Nursing Homes Closures and Protecting Patients' Access to Care

Continuing to Combat the Opioid Epidemic: A Public Health Crisis within a Public Health Crisis

A Foundation of Trust: Ensuring the Safety of Cosmetics & Other Personal Care Products

Supporting ‘Havana Syndrome’ Victims: American Personnel Who Have Been Injured by Directed Energy Attacks