BANGOR, Maine — The fourth and final debate of the Maine Senate race knocked both candidates off balance as Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, met for the first time before a live audience.

The first three debates, held in television studios, were subdued affairs and lacked the fireworks and off-script remarks that defined Thursday night’s event in Bangor.

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