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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Thursday May 28, 2026 ( 3 items )  

Over 9 Million Views and Counting: King Goes Viral for Promoting Money-Saving Falls Prevention Measures
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Over 9 Million Views and Counting: King Goes Viral for Promoting Money-Saving Falls Prevention Measures * U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) has ignited a national conversation over a simple and common-sense way to prevent household injuries for older Americans while also saving taxpayers billions of dollars. In fact, his proposal advocating for bathmats is approaching nearly 10 million views across s  more

Senators Collins, King Announce USS Lassen to Visit Eastport for Fourth of July Celebration
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, King Announce USS Lassen to Visit Eastport for Fourth of July Celebration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the USS Lassen (DDG-82) will visit Eastport as part of the city's America 250 Fourth of July celebration. The U.S. Navy has committed to sending the guided-missile destroyer, which has a crew of approximately 330 sailors.   more

Three Maine Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies, Pingree Announces
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Three Maine Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies, Pingree Announces * Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced that three students she nominated have been accepted to U.S. Service Academies. Wallace "Wynn" Pooler of South China will attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y., while Isaiah Morgan of Cumberland Center and Cole Tomuschat of Scarborough   more