Service retirees lament that Washington isn’t willing to help fund the maintenance of the Philippines facility.
2011
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Nation shows it knows how to revel
From the mountains to the prairies, Americans celebrate the country’s 235th birthday.
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DNA request in Farmington killing raises questions
Police say known violent criminals can be excluded as suspects with a DNA sample, but a lawyer has concerns about the tactic.
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Freeport’s Zolla lives out dream
Josh Zolla is victorious in the race he’s always wanted to win for his father, who died training.
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Day to celebrate — and to remember
Jonny Wilson of Falmouth and Erica Jesseman of Scarborough lead a full field of runners at Bridgton.
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U.N. to discuss Syrian nukes
Syria’s alleged violations appear to be in the past and aren’t a current threat, so sanctions are unlikely.
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After 6 hours, no verdict yet in Anthony murder trial
The jury, sequestered in an Orlando hotel, is expected to resume its deliberations this morning.
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Three grads win Mainely Character Scholarships
The annual awards are based on integrity, responsibility, courage and concern for others.
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Alleged war criminal ejected from court
A defiant Ratko Mladic, accused of Bosnian war atrocities in 1995, is arraigned in The Hague.
Posted inLife & Culture
This sport’s bite is worse than its bark
Schutzhund — which means “protection dog” in German — is a sport that measures the physical and mental capabilities of police-type dogs. But it emphasizes controlled aggression and top-notch people skills over the wild ferocity sometimes exhibited by other animals . . .