WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Joins Call for Correcting Exclusion of Graduate Nursing Degrees in "Professional Degree" Definition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins and bipartisan and bicameral group of more than 140 members of Congress sent a letter to Department of Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent, calling on the Department to correct the previous exclusion of post-baccalaureate nur  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, King Celebrate Passage of Wreaths Across America Day Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Collins and Angus King designating Saturday, December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day." The annual event honors our nation's fallen heroes with commemorative Maine-made balsam wreaths laid by millions of vo  more

ORONO, Maine, Dec. 12 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * To help prevent chronic health issues, UMaine researchers strengthening mental wellbeing among Downeast seniors * As an emergency medical technician in Machiasport, Hannah Maker has witnessed how chronic stress and isolation affect the well being of older adults in Washington County, where population health falls below the state average. That's why she joined an initiative from the University of Maine t  more