Susan Collins

The Collins for Senator Campaign Bus took off from Bangor this morning to the cheers of a crowd of supporters gathered on Main Street. We're rolling up 95 into Aroostook County for the final day of campaigning before election day, check in throughout the day for updates!

Senator Collins spent time at the Bangor Civic Center today, for the Bangor Arts & Crafts Show. She had the chance to speak with many artists and visitors, including a quilter named Carole Halteman. Carole is part of an organization called Quilts of Valor, from their website:

The mission of the QOV Foundation is to cover ALL war wounded and injured servicemembers and veterans from the War on Terror whether physical or psychological wounds with Wartime quilts called Quilts of Valor (QOVS).

After spending time in downtown Calais, the Collins for Senator bus made a couple more stops before heading out to lunch. The first was in Pembroke at Morgan's Convenience Store and the second was at the Whiting Village Store. At both stops Senator Collins' supporters braved the wind and were on hand to welcome her to their wonderful towns. After these two exciting stops it was time for lunch at Helen's and the Blue Bird Ranch. Both restaurants serve delectable food that satisfied all.

The second stop of the day was downtown Calais for a hot breakfast at Bernardini's Restaurant. After coffee, cinnamon rolls and a few remarks from Senator Collins, we headed down Main Street. The Senator stopped in the Boston Shoe store, Kendall's Jewelry store and the Urban Moose. While the Senator browsed the stores and spoke with residents of Calais her supporters stood on the sidewalks and waved Collins for Senator signs. Our time in downtown Calais was a great addition to the morning.

The first stop today was at the Airline Snackbar in Beddington. Senator Collins had the opportunity to speak with a number of people, including many hunters fresh out of the woods on this the first day of hunting season.

The Collins for Senator campaign bus rolls up the Airline and into Washington County today:

A surge of energy ripped through the Collins' Bus as the doors opened to the Kittery Trading Post. The Senator, who has kayaked her entire life, was excited to see the most recent kayak equipment and the latest kayak models. As she pursued the aisles in the trading post, she was able to talk with constituents about her support of the great outdoors.

Senator Collins, accompanied by an enthusiastic group of supporters including high school students from Mt. Ararat who spent the day on the Collins' Bus tour, visited the Eliot Town Republican Headquaters where she had the opportunity to talk with Representative Sally Lewin, Senator Mary Andrews and other volunteers.

For lunch, the Collins for Senator bus stopped in Waterboro where Senator Collins and her supporters ate at the Milk Room. The Milk Room, a sandwich shop, was the perfect place to recharge before heading out for the afternoon leg of todays bus tour.