Republican Bruce Poliquin suggests returning Central American children home, while Democrat Emily Cain favors a broad legislative approach.
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Accused sex trafficker handcuffed while breaking bail to give away bride
Frederick Horne Sr. is handcuffed outside the wedding in Winslow and summoned to court to face two charges of violating conditions of release.
Hallowell calls closed session on sharing documents
The City Council will discuss dissemination of investigative reports concerning a sexual assault allegation.
Cain raises more than Poliquin in 2nd District race
But the Democrat still had less money than the Republican as of June 30.
Poliquin raises $281,000 with Collins’ support
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ political action committee kicks in $5,000, the maximum donation.
Maine prosecutor to give Hallowell officials reports on police chief
An attorney for the Kennebec Journal calls the decision inconsistent with the state’s denial of the newspaper’s request for the reports.
Hallowell police chief subject of another sex claim
A woman tells city officials that Chief Eric Nason took a pornographic picture of her while she slept, with other policemen posing in front of her.
Hallowell’s next move: fix policy after sex assault allegation
The city is dealing with a police officer’s claims against the police chief.
Retiring legislator’s tenure marked by partisanship at both ends
Rep. Sharon Treat, D-Hallowell, often clashed with Republicans.
Iraqis in Augusta: ‘We need the American support in Iraq’
They bristle at the idea of ISIL getting its own state, saying it doesn’t live up to the Islamic part of its name.