WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) participated in a Senate Climate Action Task Force roundtable discussion where he again expressed support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan and emphasized the need to act on climate change. In his remarks, Senator King, a member of the Task Force, called the Clean Power Plan “an important step” in the fight against climate change and applauded its flexible approach to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter today to the leaders of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and a bipartisan group of his colleagues called for an investigation into the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision in August to approve OxyContin for use by children as young as 11-years-old as well as an examination of the rise in the opioid misuse, abuse, and consequent overdose deaths. “As we work to stop this... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards has begun its 21th annual search for Maine’s top youth volunteers. The program, which recognizes two students from each state who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service, will be soliciting applications from Maine students in grades 5-12 via middle and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H... Continue Reading »
RUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $521,000 to Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) to help Mainers navigate and enroll in health coverage options offered through the federally-facilitated marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. “The Affordable Care Act has helped provide thousands of Mainers with access to high-quality, affordable health care,” Senator King said. “This... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $413,020 to Jackson Laboratory to develop an online aid for researchers studying the genetics of alcoholism and addiction. This grant is the first in five years of incremental funding that will result in nearly $2 million for research. “Substance abuse and addiction destroys lives, damages, families, and hurts communities,”... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today on the passing of Leon Gorman, former President and CEO of L.L. Bean: “Today, Maine lost a dear friend. Leon was a wonderful man and a gifted leader whose steady hand and pioneering vision helped transform L.L. Bean into the remarkable success it is today, and he did so while remaining true to the company’s values and firmly rooted in the traditions and spirit of his beloved state,”... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $224,999 to the R.M. Beaumont Corporation in Brunswick to develop a stylized adaptive mobility and fitness device that would help those who are less mobile move more easily outside. “Everyone, regardless of age or ability, deserves to enjoy the great outdoors, especially in a beautiful state like Maine,” Senators Collins and... Continue Reading »
WINTER HARBOR, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined Acadia National Park Superintendent Sheridan Steele and Schoodic Institute President and CEO Mark Berry to officially open the Schoodic Woods Campground at Acadia National Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the campground’s ranger station. The campground, which will be managed as a part of Acadia National Park, features 94 new camping sites, 8.5 miles of bike paths, and 4 miles of hiking trails. Senator King... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will award more than $450,000 in grant funding to three Maine fire departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Buxton Fire Department will receive $238,435. Bath Fire Department will receive $163,810, and Westport Volunteer Fire Department will receive $54,744. “Every day, firefighters in Maine bravely answer the call to keep... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) will award $1,356,000 in grant funding to six different projects across Maine to improve or upgrade local infrastructure and encourage private sector investment in their communities. “These grants are investments in the future of Maine communities,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “The Northern Border Regional... Continue Reading »
MACHIAS, ME – Flanked by education and telecommunication industry leaders on the campus of the University of Maine at Machias, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today helped officially launch STEM Guides Downeast, a new and innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education hub that will connect students throughout Washington County to STEM learning opportunities within their communities. Senator King delivered remarks at the event, applauding the new... Continue Reading »
MACHIASPORT, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a founding member of the Senate Arctic Caucus, released the following statement today in response to President Obama’s expected call to increase the U.S. fleet of icebreakers that operate in the Arctic and Antarctic regions: “As human activity in the Arctic grows, so, too, does the need for American leadership,” Senator King said. “A robust national... Continue Reading »
LEWISTON, ME – In recognition of the 50thanniversary of the creation of Federally Qualified Health Centers, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today toured Community Clinical Services in Lewiston where he underscored the important role that community health centers play in delivering high-quality, affordable health care to thousands of people across Maine. “For fifty years, community health centers across Maine and the nation have been improving the lives of countless people by... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced two grant awards today from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for research being conducted at Maine Medical Center and also for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. The $1,675,425 grant award for Maine Medical Center will support research conducted by Dr. Clifford Rosen, Director of Clinical and Translational Research at Maine Medical Center Research Institute. The supported research is... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the University of Southern Maine as one of eight universities to receive grant funding. This funding will support the University’s outreach efforts to help Maine communities identify solutions for financing environmental activities, including water infrastructure. “As communities across Maine work to meet environmental goals that benefit... Continue Reading »
WESTBROOK, ME – This morning at IDEXX Laboratories in Westbrook, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined with Educate Maine and industry partners to officially launch Maine’s designation as a TechHire region through Educate Maine’s Project>Login. The designation, which was announced by the White House earlier this month, will allow participating businesses in Maine to receive national resources and in-kind services from LinkedIn, LaunchCode, and other businesses to help... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Congressman Bruce Poliquin, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will award the Denmark Fire Department $28,786 and the Fairfield-Benton Emergency Services $690,477 as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. “The daily sacrifices Maine firefighters make to protect our neighbors and communities are invaluable,” said Senators Collins and King, and Congressman... Continue Reading »
BREWER, ME – During a roundtable discussion today in Brewer with National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called on the federal government to expand its effort to combat the wave of opioid abuse in Maine and help individuals and communities who are struggling with the challenges associated with drug addiction. Senator King partnered with Director Botticelli to convene today’s roundtable, entitled “Opioid Abuse in Maine: Federal... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – During a public forum this evening at the University of Southern Maine in Portland with former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell and former Ambassador Nicholas Burns, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) called on Congress to approve the nuclear agreement reached by the United States, its P5+1 partners, Iran, and the European Union to limit Iran’s nuclear program. Calling the agreement the best option available to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – In a letter today with several of his colleagues, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to schedule bipartisan budget negotiations immediately to prevent a predictable fiscal crisis as the federal budget year draws to a close on September 30th. In the letter, Senator King and his colleagues emphasized that, with less than two months left in the fiscal year, bipartisan budget... Continue Reading »
