WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:
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LEWISTON, ME - This morning, U.S. Senator Susan Collins attended the 2026 Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated the Mass and was joined by priests and deacons from throughout the Diocese. The gathering paid tribute to the unwavering dedication and acts of selflessness exhibited by local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency responders.
"When crises or disasters strike, it is our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs who are the first to arrive, fearlessly rushing into danger to save lives. ...