WASHINGTON — After a decade of sending military equipment to civilian police departments across the country, federal officials are reconsidering the idea in light of the violence in Ferguson, Missouri. The public has absorbed images of heavily armed police, snipers trained on protesters and tear gas plumes. Against that backdrop, Attorney General Eric Holder said […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following area residents graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Air Force Airman Nicholas W. Hodgkin is the son of Denise and stepson of Anthony Perkins of New Gloucester and Eric Hodgkin of Bridgton, brother of Derek S. Hodgkin of Raymond, grandson of Ann B. Paulin of […]
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Red Sox honor Bucksport native for military service in Hats Off to Heroes program
BOSTON — Bucksport native Ben Arnold was honored by the Boston Red Sox for his military service during their game Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park in Boston. Arnold, 29, is a decorated Navy and Army National Guard veteran who was selected for the Red Sox’s “Hats Off to Heroes” program. He […]
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Nigerian defense chief says abducted girls located
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s military has located nearly 300 school girls abducted by Islamic extremists but fears using force to try to free them could get them killed, the country’s chief of defense said Monday. Air Marshal Alex Barde told demonstrators supporting the much criticized military that Nigerian troops can save the girls. But […]
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Buckfield veterans plan Memorial Day ceremonies
BUCKFIELD — The John D. Long American Legion Post 58 is organizing a Memorial Day parade Monday. It will begin at 9 a.m. at the Town Office on Route 117 and proceed to the town square for a ceremony at the monuments and to place flowers in the Nezinscot River in memory of veterans lost […]
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Paris veterans reflect on service, comrades, family
PARIS — It’s impossible to miss Gil Turner’s house. That’s not because of its unusual light-green color or because it has a pool in its fenced-in backyard. Rather, it’s distinguished by a tall pole on which an American flag snaps in the wind. It’s fitting that Turner should have that flag flying high. The Buckfield […]
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Thai military seizes power in bloodless coup
BANGKOK — Without firing a shot, Thailand’s powerful military seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation Thursday, suspending the constitution and detaining Cabinet ministers in a risky bid to end half a year of political upheaval that many fear will only deepen the nation’s crisis. The coup, the second in eight years, accomplished in […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Kimberly L. Stetson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. 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 training […]
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GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Apprentice Scott C. Pierce, son of Sheldon D. Stanley of Auburn and Vanessa J. Pierce of Turner, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. During the eight-week program, Pierce completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, […]