AUGUSTA ( AP) — The head of the Maine National Guard is addressing a joint session of the Legislature for the first time.
Adjutant Gen. John Libby’s speech today is expected to address the state of defense, veterans and emergency management matters, while also recognizing Maine’s National Guard families that have lost loved ones during deployments since 2001.
A bill introduced last year and signed by Gov. Paul Le- Page this month authorizes legislative leaders to invite the adjutant general to appear annually and address a joint session.
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