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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- The Maine House has passed a resolution opposing Massachusetts National Guard plans to expand low-altitude flight training flights over western Maine, saying they are too noisy and will disturb the quality of life in the area. The nonbinding resolution, approved by a 116-20 vote Tuesday, awaits a Senate vote. It says Maine officials have not received complete information about the flights from the Massachusetts Guard. Maine Gov. John Baldacci opposes the plan. The Massachusetts Guard says it needs more airspace for F-15 fighters to conduct low-level training. F-16s from the Vermont National Guard also would use the expanded space, where fighters could fly as low as 500 feet above the ground.
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