Met with U.S. Postal Service IG as Mainers Experience Mail Delivery Problems

Amid staffing and service issues with the U.S. Postal Service in Maine, Senator Collins met with the Inspector General (IG) of the U.S. Postal Service, Tammy Hull, in her Washington office (pictured above).

During their meeting, they discussed the alarming results of an audit Senator Collins and Representative Chellie Pingree requested earlier this year.

The audit found that in just one day, there were over 150,000 pieces of delayed mail in Maine.

These numerous delays are unacceptable, and Senator Collins is working with the IG to address the workforce shortages and help ensure that reliable service is restored to Maine communities and families who rely on the mail service every day.

Hosted Mainers for Constituent Coffee 

On Wednesday, Senator Collins hosted Mainers visiting Washington for Constituent Coffee in her office.

She met with Ron Round of Enfield, who drives for Pottle's Transportation (pictured top left), Dana Colihan of Portland and Cathy and Bruce Harrington of Fairfield (pictured top right), and Tom Judge and Joe Kellner of LifeFlight of Maine, our state’s only air ambulance service (pictured bottom center).

Accepted Association of Independent Research Institute Award 

Senator Collins received the 2023 Public Service Award from the Association of Independent Research Institute (AIRI) for her work to advance funding for biomedical research.

Incoming AIRI President Frank Dwyer and current AIRI President and VP of External Affairs at MDI Biological Lab, Jeri Bowers presented her with the award (pictured above left).

She also met with Maine members of AIRI from The Jackson Laboratory, MDI Biological Laboratory, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (pictured above right).

Spoke at Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club's 100th Anniversary

On Saturday, Senator Collins delivered remarks at the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club's 100th anniversary celebration.

Senator Collins is an honorary Rotarian, and she received the Paul Harris Fellow recognition from the club's president, Elias Thomas. She spoke with Elias and his wife, Jane (pictured above left), and met with the first female Rotary member in Maine, Rosemary Guptill (pictured above right).

Attended Annual Blue Mass in Bangor

Senator Collins attended the annual Blue Mass on Sunday in Bangor to honor our first responders who courageously put their lives on the line every day to ensure our safety. After the mass, she met with Game Warden Julia Horst (pictured above). 

Hosted Maine-Inspired Lunch

Last week, it was Senator Collins' turn to host lunch for her Senate colleagues, and she made sure to bring a taste of Maine to our nation's Capitol. The Senators enjoyed Maine Lobster, Caribou Russet potatoes, and wild Maine blueberry pie.

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