MARS HILL (BDN) — A Mars Hill man had to be subdued with a Taser after allegedly refusing to submit to a search and tussling with an Aroostook County Sheriff ’s deputy on Sunday evening. Aaron Jones, 37, was arrested and charged with violation of conditions of release, refusing to submit to arrest and assault. […]

BATH — A winter snowshoe/ ski outing is being held Sunday in honor of former Friends of Merrymeeting Bay member Ed Benedikt. Benedikt first organized the winter hike of the Peterson Canal several years ago, bringing attention to the historic landmark, America’s first canal, according to FOMB. Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the Bath Historical […]

NEW YORK Whether or not Olympic legend Bruce Jenner becomes its new champion, the transgender-rights movement is making remarkable strides on many fronts — ranging from mass-media visibility to legal protections. Yet despite the gains, activists say many transgender Americans, far more so than gays and lesbians, remain vulnerable to violence, discrimination and lack of […]

MONTPELIER, VT. One of the most liberal states in the country also is one of the most passionate about defending the right to bear arms, a fact that is coming to the fore following proposed legislation to expand background checks and add other gun regulations. Hundreds of Vermont residents are expected to pack the state […]

MONTEBELLO, Calif. A gunman driving a suspected stolen car led police on a wild chase on roads and freeways east of Los Angeles, smashing into other cars and veering through oncoming traffic before he stole a second car at gunpoint and ran down a crowded street before Los Angeles police opened fire, wounded him and […]