Press Releases

Federal investments will help create 212 total jobs Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced two federal grants worth nearly $1.3 million to support municipal broadband in Sanford and manufacturing expansion at Brunswick Landing. “Technology-driven businesses have emerged as an incredible opportunity to create jobs in Maine and move our state’s economy forward. But we need to update our infrastruct... Read more »

Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin joined Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) in introducing a bill last night to force the approval of a lease for a major expansion of the Portland VA health clinic, as well as leases for 23 other VA facilities around the country. Because of technicalities in the way the leases are approved, work on the expansion in Portland has been delayed. Read more »

Farmers in five counties to get access to emergency assistance, including loans Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said today that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared five counties in southern Maine as a disaster area because of the recent drought. Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and York Counties are all part of the disaster area, making farmers in those counties eligible... Read more »

Rosemont Market receives $65,000 to double local food sales, and Somali Bantu Community receives $395,000 to reduce food insecurity ​ Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced that Portland-based Rosemont Market will receive a $64,922 Local Food Promotion Grant from the USDA. The program is making $26.8 million in investments this year, thanks to Pingree’s successful efforts to triple its fund... Read more »

Families who've had student loans forgiven for death or disability can face a stiff tax bill. A bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree to assist families who are dealing with the loss or sudden disability of a loved one passed the House Ways and Means Committee last night. The bill, the Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act, would save families from big tax bills when federal ... Read more »

Congresswoman Pingree today at a press conference today at Ready Seafood in Portland with Sen. Angus King and Rep. Bruce Poliquin. As the European Union (EU) moves forward with its consideration of Sweden’s request to ban all live imports of American lobster, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin today sent a letter to the European ... Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement about President Obama's decision to designate nearly 5,000 square miles of ocean off the coast of New England as a national marine monument. The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument will protect a pristine underwater area that is home to rare species including sea turtles and endangered whales. "This decision is going... Read more »

McCann, a Marine veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan, performed CPR to help save the life of a 92-year-old WWII veteran at a recent event Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said today that Pika Energy in Westbrook is getting a $875,000 Department of Energy Grant to improve technology for managing electric grids to take advantage of solar power and other sources of clean energy. "This is another great example of how clean-energy companies in Maine are developing new technology and creating good-paying jobs in our state," Pingree said. "W... Read more »

Today I urge everyone to take a moment and pay tribute to the victims and survivors of 9/11, as well as the first responder and men and women of the armed forces who stepped up to serve our country in the wake of the attacks. ... Read more »