The Etna man, who says he once served time for faking his own death, was convicted last month of several counts of fraud for using his dead brother’s identity for more than half a century. This is how officials caught up with him.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: The hazards to a military recruit’s health are the enemies they can’t see
The military suicide epidemic underscores the need to rein in ever-expanding operations that are killing innocent civilians and causing PTSD among stressed and overextended U.S. forces.
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Maine Voices: South Africa’s cynical support of Russia gravely misreads history
The political events President Cyril Ramaphosa should be taking into account right now unfolded here in the U.S. in 1986.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: South Africa’s cynical support of Russia gravely misreads history
The political events President Cyril Ramaphosa should be taking into account right now unfolded here in the U.S. in 1986.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
Posted inNation & World, New England
Stolen 19th-century marksmanship medals returned in Massachusetts
The medals belonged to two brothers who worked at Springfield Armory and became world-class target shooters.
Posted inNation & World, New England
EPA: Machine gun range could harm Cape Cod drinking water
The Massachusetts National Guard has proposed the 138-acre range at its Joint Base Cape Cod.
Posted inNation & World, News
Basic training without yelling: Army recruits get 2nd chance
A new program gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards.
Posted inTimes Record
Collins named vice chairperson of Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
As the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Sen. Susan Collins will play a powerful role in setting the nation’s annual defense budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Defense bill authorizing BIW contracts passes in the Senate
The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes funds for three DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers next year as well as a five-year procurement contract, passed 83-11 with bipartisan support Thursday night.