Where should the Obamas visit?

By now I'm sure you've heard that President Obama and his family are spending the weekend in Maine.   It's an honor that the Obamas have decided to take their summer vacation here in Maine. We take great pride in our state and all that it has to offer, from the coast to the mountains, and everything in between. And one thing that all Mainers find truly important is the food we eat, whether it's from a five star restaurant, a local diner or a clam shack by the beach.

If it were up to you, where would you send the President and his family to taste the best of what Maine has to offer?

Speak out against the Anthem rate hikes

Anthem wants to raise health insurance premiums for Maine individuals by 23%, but last year the company made a record profit-- $4.7 billion-- in the midst of a recession when Mainers are struggling.

Maine's Bureau of Insurance must review and approve any rate hike, and they are taking public comment over the next month. They need to hear from concerned citizens in Maine and around the country.

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Relief for Haiti

This week we were all stunned and deeply saddened by the news reports of the situation in Haiti. The American people have a long tradition of stepping up to help when disaster strikes, at home or abroad, and I'm sure we will once again do everything we can to help the victims of this devastating earthquake.

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Happy Holidays

Chellie talking about health care on Hardball

Chellie on the Colbert Report

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Slideshow: The Campaign in Photos

Dear Friends,

Thank you! Today marks an incredible new era in our country -- full of hope and energy. I am thrilled and honored that you have given me the opportunity to be a part of that new direction.

Thank you for all you did in this campaign. I am grateful to all of you who volunteered over the weeks and months, to my team, and everyone in the First District who has honored me with their support.

I know you expect big things. You want to see a return to an economy that works for all of us, you want energy self-sufficiency, affordable quality health care, and an end to the war in Iraq. There are no simple solutions but I know that, working together, we can get our country back on track and accomplish great things.

I do believe that when the voters say they want change, that's the easiest time to make change happen. None of us are feeling complacent -- we want to see significant progress. I can't wait to arrive in Washington and begin working with the Obama Administration and my Congressional colleagues to push through the programs that will get our country back on the right track.

I began this race in March of 2007. For 21 months now, you have been with me -- telling me your stories and sharing your perspective. I'll carry these things with me to Washington.

We did this together, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Stay in touch.

All my best,