Bangor Daily News
Democrat upsets a lightning-rod western Maine sheriff by 68 votes
A recount is likely in the race that looks set to usher in Democrat Timothy Holland, a school resource officer and 45-year police veteran, as sheriff.
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3mTrump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally
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