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Troy Jackson punched a man and pushed his partner in 1988, police report says

Lana Pelletier, the U.S. Senate candidate's partner of 40 years, now denies telling police that Jackson pushed her after a fight.

A proposed gym and childcare plan ignites concerns in an Aroostook town

The town has made no formal decisions around the proposal, which would move the gym into the former Kmart building.

Billy Idol rocks Bangor’s waterfront a year after canceled show

Billy Idol performed at Bangor’s Maine Savings Amphitheater on Tuesday as part of his “It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!” tour.

ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who called it unnecessary and cruel. ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices,” according to a […]

Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A small Texas law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million federal contract it was offered to represent migrant children traveling alone to the U.S., authorities said Wednesday, raising long-term questions about who would represent them. The administration last week announced plans to award the contract to […]