PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s veterans department wants state lawmakers to pass a bill that provides civil and criminal immunity to Maine National Guard members who act in self-defense while on duty. The state Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management proposed a bill that states a guard member’s use of deadly force for self-defense or […]
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Paul LePage nominates Col. Douglas Farnham to lead Maine Army National Guard
AUGUSTA — A week after his first choice removed himself from consideration, Gov. Paul LePage has nominated a Brewer native to lead the Maine Army National Guard. LePage announced Tuesday that he has nominated Col. Douglas A. Farnham as the Guard’s adjutant general and commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. For the past three […]
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Federal law limits National Guard in law enforcement roles
PORTLAND — Gov. Paul LePage is threatening to call up the National Guard to fight an epidemic of heroin and other drugs if lawmakers don’t hire more agents. LePage made a surprise appearance in the Legislature on Thursday, telling panelists on the Appropriations Committee that there’s a “dire need” for a more robust response. He […]
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National Guard 133rd Engineer Battalion will stay in Maine
AUGUSTA — The adjutant general of the Maine National Guard, Brig. Gen. Gerald Bolduc, says plans to convert the 133rd Engineer Battalion into an infantry battalion have officially been scrapped. The Maine National Guard confirmed Friday that the National Guard Bureau command plan retains existing Maine Army National Guard units and that none would convert […]
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George E. Hartford
1929 – 2015 LEEDS — George E. Hartford, 86, of Plains Road in Leeds, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, at home, surrounded by his loving family. George was born March 25, 1929, to Lena and Floyd Hartford. He attended Leeds and Monmouth schools and was an active member of the community. George was a generous […]
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Gilbert G. Levasseur
1935 – 2015 PORTLAND — Gilbert G. Levasseur, 80, of Sanford died on Friday, Oct. 9, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, following a period of declining health. Gil was born on Sept. 9, 1935, to Alfred and Adrienne (Allaire) Levasseur in Sanford, where he grew up and attended local schools. In 1957, he […]
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Alfred C. Marquis Sr.
1926 – 2015 LEWISTON — Alfred C. Marquis, 89, of Sabattus died Tuesday, Sept. 1, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion with his family by his side. He was born in Brunswick April 26, 1926, a son of Emma Marquis Guay. He was educated in Brunswick and Freeport schools. Alfred served in the U.S. Army and […]
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Clarence Prescott Jr.
1936 – 2015 MONMOUTH — Clarence A. “Junior” Prescott, 79, of Main Street, Monmouth, died early Monday, Aug. 17, at his home, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Winthrop on Feb. 16, 1936, the son of Clarence and Helen (Sprague) Prescott. Junior attended Winthrop schools and had served six years with the U.S. […]
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Gov. Paul LePage considers using National Guard against drug epidemic
BANGOR — Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he’d use the Maine National Guard “if necessary” to help fight an epidemic of heroin and other drugs. LePage told WVOM-FM in Bangor that he has the authority to use the National Guard if the Legislature refuses to provide the resources he’s sought. His remark was an apparent […]
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Julien A. ‘Bill’ Chasse
1939 – 2015 LEWISTON — Julien A. “Bill” Chasse, 76, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, at Central Maine Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lewiston on May 26, 1939, the son of Henri and Marie (Martin) Chasse. Bill served for 11 years with the U.S. Army and Army […]