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Maine Delegation Reacts to Scalia's Death

PORTLAND, Maine - Members of Maine's congressional delegation are reacting to the sudden death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
In a statement, Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, describes Scalia as "an American success story.  His towering intellect led him to the highest court in the land where he was highly influential in the Court's decisions. He was also known for his love of life, and even those who disagreed vigorously with him enjoyed his wit and convivial company. His passing is a loss to his family and friends, the Court, and our country."

Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who represents Maine's 2nd District, said news of Scalia's passing was  "heartbreaking."

"Justice Scalia served our Nation and the Supreme Court with loyalty and great integrity," Poliquin says in a statement.  "We will all keep Justice Scalia's family and loved ones in our prayers as we mourn the loss of a great American scholar."

Scalia was found dead today at a resort in Texas. He was 79.

This story will be updated.

Barbara grew up in Biddeford, Maine. She earned a master’s in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a bachelor’s in English from the University of Southern Maine.