The ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ star and World War II pilot and officer was blocked for promotion by the legendary Maine senator because she didn’t think he earned it.
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Thunderbirds soar over Brunswick as climax of air show
The Great State of Maine Air Show welcomed back the Thunderbirds to Brunswick’s air space, drawing in spectators and protesters.
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Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy
On the day he was killed, Fortson opened the door while holding a handgun pointed toward the floor, according to a deputy’s body camera footage.
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AI-controlled fighter jet took Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
Future war scenarios envision swarms of American unmanned aircraft providing an advance attack on enemy defenses to give the U.S. the ability to penetrate airspace without high risk to pilot lives.
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Retired Air Force colonel named Maine’s chief medical examiner
Dr. Alice Briones, who grew up in Hampden, was the first woman to lead the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System.
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Photos: Air Force JROTC program passes muster
Regional director inspects cadets and instructors Thursday morning at Lewiston High School.
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Military note
SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman Kaley M. Rumery graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Air Force Airman Iyana A. Rivera Ballard graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic […]
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Leo E. Albert
LEWISTON — Leo E. Albert, 82, of Lewiston lost his life suddenly at his home Friday, Aug. 31. He was born May 20, 1936, in Lewiston to Emile and Cecile (Chouinard) Albert. He married Rena J. Girardin of Durham on July 6, 1963, and then raised their family in Lisbon Center. He attended and graduated from […]
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Real Gallant
AUBURN — Real Gallant, 81, of Lewiston passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 31, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, following a long struggle to recover from surgery in December 2017. Real was born Sept. 21, 1936, in Saint-Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, to Urbain and Marguerite (Richard) Gallant. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1957, […]