WESTBROOK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured IDEXX Laboratories’ new and pioneering Synergy Center at the company’s World Campus in Westbrook. The innovative $35 million expansion project, which was completed in June to coincide with the company’s 30th anniversary, features a wellness center for employees, as well as open work space to encourage a collaborative and more dynamic work environment. “As IDEXX has adeptly recognized, a company... 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 20th annual search for Maine’s top youth volunteers. The program, which recognizes two students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service, will be soliciting applications from Maine residents in grades 5-12 until November 4, 2014. Students who are interested in applying or those seeking more information... Continue Reading »
PORTLAND, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured Arundel Machine Tool Co. Inc. where he met with management and employees, surveyed the precision manufacturing operation, and learned more about the company’s unique partnership with Thornton Academy that enables high school students to gain valuable, hands-on manufacturing experience through an internship and collaborative classwork. The tour of Arundel Machine followed a visit to Thornton Academy earlier in the day as... Continue Reading »
SACO, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined officials from Thornton Academy and the University of New England (UNE) to announce a new partnership between the two that will allow qualified Thornton Academy graduates to enter UNE's College of Arts & Sciences with sophomore standing. During the event, King also announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce was awarding Thornton Academy with its Export Achievement Certificate in recognition of the school’s focus on... Continue Reading »
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – With thousands of students across the country heading to college this week, and with an unprecedented number of them borrowing student loans to finance their education, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today convened a roundtable discussion at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) in South Portland to discuss the challenges of college affordability. During the discussion, Senator King also announced that he plans to introduce legislation later this month with... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – In advance of Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement: “I am pleased to welcome Vice President Biden to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he will have the opportunity to see the extraordinary and important work done day-in-and-day-out in support of our Navy’s attack submarine fleet,” Senator King said.... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded an additional $800,000 in supplemental funding to help communities in Maine clean up contaminated Brownfield sites. The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council will receive $300,000 and the State of Maine Department of Economic and Community Development will receive $500,000. “The Brownfields program is a win-win for the environment and... Continue Reading »
GEORGETOWN, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that three medical centers in Maine will receive a total of $734,757 through the Affordable Care Act Patient Centered Medical Home – Facility Improvement (P-FI) Grant Program. The Katahdin Valley Health Center in Patten and Eastport Health Care, Inc. in Eastport will each receive $250,000. Islands Community Medical Services, Inc. in Vinalhaven will receive $234,757. “Rural healthcare providers face many... Continue Reading »
GEORGETOWN, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that the Monroe Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $61,275 and the Old Town Fire Rescue Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $72,675 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). “It’s critical that our first responders have the resources they need to perform their jobs. These grants will help support the Monroe and Old Town fire departments as they... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King urged Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to approve a Petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for the 200 workers at Old Town Fuel and Fiber, who have been displaced as a result of a significant drop in demand due to competition with foreign countries. The purpose of the TAA program is to aid workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages decrease as a result of increased... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) announced that it has begun its statewide selection process, and Senators Susan Collins and Angus King encourage Maine high school students to apply. The USSYP brings two students from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity to Washington to experience an intensive week-long educational program about the workings of the Senate and the federal government overall. Maine’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the Bradley Volunteer Fire Department will receive a federal grant in the amount of $55,610 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the funding will come through the Operations and Safety Program. “Maine communities often depend on small, volunteer fire departments like the one in Bradley to help keep their residents safe,” Senators Collins and King said in a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter yesterday, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), along with eleven of his colleagues, urged the Obama Administration to work to better inform students and their families about underutilized higher education tax credits made available by the Federal government. In the letter to the Secretaries of Treasury and Education, Senator King and his colleagues asked the Administration to create a simple, easy-to-understand guide to education tax benefits. Additionally,... Continue Reading »
GEORGETOWN, ME – The office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today announced constituent outreach hours for the end of August. Constituent outreach hours are part of Senator King’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer an opportunity for area residents to meet directly with a staff representative to discuss specific problems, legislative issues, or any concerns regarding federal government agencies. No appointment is necessary. For more... Continue Reading »
GEORGETOWN, ME – Earlier today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money and awareness to find a cure for ALS. Senator King was challenged by John Gregoire of Windham, who is in the later stages of ALS; Sarah Caldwell of Falmouth, a Prudential Spirit of Community Service Award winner who lost her father to ALS last year; Susan Young, Editorial Page Editor at the Bangor Daily News; Johann Sabbath, Chief Operating Officer at Tide Creative; and... Continue Reading »
MADAWASKA, ME – Last night, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined with Acadians across Maine, Canada, and many other parts of the world in celebration of their history and shared heritage at the 2014 World Acadian Congress. As part of the festivities, Senator King marched in the Tintamarre Parade and delivered remarks in honor of National Acadian Day 2014. “It is wonderful for us to welcome so many of our Acadian brothers and sisters from around the world,” Senator King... Continue Reading »
FORT KENT, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) visited several businesses and met with constituents as part of a Main Street Walking Tour in Fort Kent. “Fort Kent is an incredible community and at its heart is historic Main Street, lined with businesses that help form the backbone of the town,” Senator King said. “I enjoyed today’s walking tour and really appreciated the opportunity to talk with small business owners and their customers. Without a doubt,... Continue Reading »
BANGOR, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement today in response to news that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will resign: “I welcome Prime Minister Maliki’s decision to step aside and clear the way for Haider al-Abadi to form Iraq’s next government. If Iraq is to have any hope of surviving as a multi-ethnic democracy, its central government must represent the... Continue Reading »
BANGOR, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today in response to the announcement that operations at Old Town Mill will be suspended indefinitely, resulting in the furlough of approximately 180 employees: “I’m disheartened by the news of the layoffs at Old Town Mill, which is a tremendous blow to the workers, their families, and the entire region’s already fragile economy. As I have in the past, I will work with Senator Collins and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that three Maine fire departments will receive federal grants through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AGF) for vehicle acquisition and operations and safety purposes. The Skowhegan Fire Department will receive $134,866 to help purchase 18 self-contained breathing apparatuses. The Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department will receive $238,000 to help acquire a water tanker fire truck, and the Bridgewater... Continue Reading »
