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Farmington police to train at W.G. Mallett School
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department is planning a full day of training on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at W.G. Mallett School. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and involves the scenario of an active-shooter incident, police Chief Jack Peck said. Farmington Fire and Rescue and NorthStar employees will also participate. […]
Paris police receive paint guns for training
PARIS — Though reminiscent of toys, police hope new paint guns will provide officers with skills for the deadliest situations. The equipment, which looks, feels, weighs and functions just like a firearm, except for being bright blue — will be integrated into police’s current repertoire of training to prepare officers for real-world scenarios. Paris police Chief […]
World famous horseman with 3 Purple Hearts training Andover draft horses
ANDOVER — Bob Giles is living proof that dreams come true. He’s also an inspiration to foster children and disabled veterans. All it took was unwavering perseverance for nearly 70 years and a lot of horses for the three-time Purple Heart recipient and Vietnam vet, who winters in Florida and summers in Rumford. Giles is […]
Momentum keeps Pats’ Siliga going
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Sealver Siliga knows about trying to stand out in a crowd. The youngest of 11 siblings finally found steady work with the New England Patriots after being let go by three NFL teams. Now he’s part of a large group of defensive tackles trying to stay with the club. Siliga played […]
Maine CASA to hold summer training in Augusta area
AUGUSTA — Interested in speaking up for a Maine foster child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 12 to 15, in the Augusta area. The four-day training is free. Attendees learn about all aspects of child advocacy work in order to be […]
Portland offers training for dealing with shooter
PORTLAND (AP) — The police department in Maine’s biggest city wants businesses to know how to deal with a gunman. Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck is providing so-called “active shooter” training Tuesday to employees of Apothecary by Design with a goal of spreading the word about free resources available to local businesses that want to […]