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Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Ceremony marks closing of Navy base in Maine
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Its aircraft long gone, its sailors shipped out and most of its buildings vacant, Brunswick Naval Air Station lowered its flag a final time Tuesday as the Navy ended a presence dating back 68 years, paving the way for private sector to write a new chapter on the 3,500-acre property.
Capt. William Fitzgerald, the final commanding officer, told 1,000 people attending the closing ceremony outside the base headquarters that there's no way to escape the nostalgia people feel for the base, but he urged local residents to enjoy the memories while looking to the future.
"There are some really bright redevelopment opportunities on the horizon, so I think that bodes well for the community," he told The Associated Press. "That's where people ought to have their focus."
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