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Maine Canvasser Caught on Video Taking Resident’s Package
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Core Incident
A resident of Woolwich, Maine, captured on a Ring doorbell camera a man delivering a flyer for the Stronger Maine super-PAC who subsequently removed an Amazon package from the front step. The footage shows the canvasser knocking, placing a “Susan Collins Our Senator” flyer on the door knob, glancing around, then picking up the parcel and walking away. The incident occurred on a Wednesday afternoon, with the video posted to Facebook the following day.
Background & Context
Stronger Maine is an independent political action committee that supports Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins in her bid for a sixth Senate term. As a super-PAC, it may raise unlimited contributions and promote a candidate but is prohibited from coordinating directly with the candidate’s official campaign. The group distributes literature and conducts door-to-door outreach in Maine’s Midcoast region as part of its voter-contact strategy.
Data & Statistics
- Video length: 31 seconds.
- Time of incident: approximately 4 p.m. on the day of the recording.
- Package delivery time (as reported by the resident): around 2:30 p.m., roughly an hour and a half before the alleged theft.
Official Statements & Responses
- Stronger Maine announced that the individual identified in the video has been terminated from the organization.
- The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the canvasser has been identified and that criminal charges are forthcoming, posting a thank-you to “Woolwich residents and Facebook detectives” for the video evidence. The department has not disclosed the canvasser’s name or the specific charges at this time.
- Neither Senator Collins’s office nor Stronger Maine provided additional comment when approached for comment.
On-the-Ground Report
Marion Cressey, the Woolwich homeowner, shared the footage with local media and wrote on Facebook that she was “dumbfounded” after reviewing the video multiple times. She urged neighbors to remain vigilant, noting that the incident could have been more serious. Cressey has not yet received reimbursement for the missing package.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Like what the heck is he doing?,” — Susan Collins. Marion Cressey, woolwich resident
- “I was dumbfounded and I had to watch the video a couple of times to really make sure I was seeing what I saw. If you see something, say something. This could have been worse.” — Stronger Maine, former president
- “I had a package delivered around 2:30 this afternoon and about an hour and a half later, this ‘SUSAN COLLINS’ DOOR IDIOT decided he needed my package more than I did... and left the flyer hanging on my door.... REALLY DUDE!!!!!” — Susan Collins. Marion Cressey, woolwich resident
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The sheriff’s office has confirmed identification of the canvasser but has not released his name or detailed the pending charges, leaving the exact legal ramifications unclear. No official comment from Senator Collins’s campaign has been provided, and the super-PAC’s internal investigation details remain undisclosed.
What’s Next
The identified canvasser is expected to face formal charges pending the sheriff’s office investigation. Stronger Maine has indicated it will enforce internal disciplinary measures, and the incident is likely to remain a point of discussion in the upcoming Senate race as voters assess the conduct of campaign-related volunteers.