WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King this evening attended the inaugural “Taste of Maine” reception hosted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.  The event, held in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room, attracted several Senators from other states including New York, Illinois, Mississippi, and Texas, staff from the Departments of Agriculture, Homeland Security, the Food and Drug Administration, and Mainers living in Washington.

Some of the items served tonight included Maine's world-famous products, including lobster, wild blueberries, potatoes, beverages, artisanal cheeses, jams, jellies, chocolates, and the original Wicked Whoopie Pie.

"We are delighted that the Maine State Chamber of Commerce has organized some of Maine's finest culinary treasures," said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement.  "We hope everyone came away thinking that Maine truly is the way life should be!"

“Mainers take a great deal of pride in ‘Made in Maine’ products and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce is always eager to help get the word out about the abundance of our great state; from our farms to the ocean, to our restaurants and breweries,” said Dana Connors, President of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. “The inaugural ‘Taste of Maine’ reception was a huge success, and we look forward to hosting this event on Capitol Hill again.”

Featured Vendors Include:

Maine Potato Board

Maine Lobster Promotion Council

Maine Aquaculture Association

Wild Blueberry Commission

Wicked Whoopies

Waldo Stone Farm

Little Lads Bakery

Shipyard Brewing Company

Maine Maple Producers Association

Gifford's Famous Ice Cream

Cellar Door Winery

Maine Cheese Guild

Spruce Bush Farm

Carrabassett Coffee Company

Maine Distilleries

Oats Any Time

Baxter Brewing

Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections

Haven's Candies

Stonewall Kitchen

The Bread Shack

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