Vice President Mike Pence laid out an ambitious plan Thursday that would create a military command dedicated to space this year and eventually establish a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the U.S. military. In a speech at the Pentagon, Pence warned of the advancements that potential adversaries were making and issued what amounted […]
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Cub Scouts Pack 116 visits Lewiston Memorial Park
Members of Cub Scout Pack 116 visited the Lewiston Memorial Park to explore the memorials. The event included an opening ceremony, a walk through the park exploring and discussing the monuments, inspirational words by a couple of parents and a closing ceremony, including a moment of silence. Members also collected trash and bottles in preparation […]
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Donald Trump wants military to patrol border until wall built
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built. Speaking at a lunch with Baltic leaders, Trump said he’s been discussing the idea with his Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis. “We’re going to be doing things militarily. Until we […]
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Two men wanted for desertion from Army surrender in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Two men enlisted in the Army who left their base without permission turned themselves in to police Monday after the military issued warrants for their arrest. Warrants for desertion were issued for Austin M. Seeley, 19, of Farmington, and Noah R. Fisher, 18, of Boise, Idaho, by the Army several weeks ago, according […]
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Donald Trump seeks huge parade to showcase military power
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand parade of the U.S. armed forces in Washington this year to celebrate military strength, officials said Tuesday. The Washington Post, which was first to report the plan, said Trump wants an elaborate parade this year with soldiers marching and tanks rolling, […]
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Hospice gives hero's welcome home to vets in Salute Ceremony
LISBON — Beacon Hospice honored two special heroes on Feb. 6 at The Lamp Memory Care Center in Lisbon. Each veteran was presented with a certificate, an American flag pin, a military memory book, and a beautiful hand-made knitted American flag. As American veterans have done everything asked in the mission to serve the country, […]
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Reporter's notebook: Ospreys seen, felt in skies over Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Houses shook and windows rattled Sunday morning in Lewiston-Auburn from a thunderous unfamiliar sound. It was not one of the small earthquakes that have shaken Maine recently. It was not a plane nor a helicopter. The thunderous noise came from three Marine V-22 Osprey aircraft flying low in formation over the Twin Cities. […]
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Angus King: Congress needs to update war rules for military
Peter Rogers of Yarmouth, member of William J. Rogers American Legion Post 153 in Auburn, talks in April 2017 with U.S. Sen. Angus King at the Post hall. King spoke to a group of veterans about his efforts – and those needed by veterans – to help the passage of a bill to overhaul the […]
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Family of Bethel Marine captain killed in August did not get call or letter from Trump
From left, Capt. Ben Cross’s brother, Ryan Cross, his mother, Valerie Cross, and his father, Robert Cross, along with other family members gather in front of Ben Cross’s casket as he is laid to rest. Ryan Cross told the Portland Press Herald that the family had not received a call or letter from President Donald […]
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Details emerge on Donald Trump's calls to Gold Star families
President Donald Trump, in a personal phone call to a grieving military father, offered him $25,000 and said he would direct his staff to establish an online fundraiser for the family, but neither happened, the father said. Chris Baldridge, the father of Army Sgt. Dillon Baldridge, said that Trump called him at his home in […]