Marine Patrol Adds Coastal-Security Role ; the State Force Will Beef Up Efforts by the Stretched-Thin Coast Guard

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The Maine Marine Patrol officially joined America's homeland security force Monday by signing an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard that could become a national model.

The agreement says Marine Patrol officers will help the Coast Guard monitor potential terrorist targets such as Walker's Point in Kennebunkport and huge cruise ships visiting Bar Harbor or Portland.

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Marine Patrol Adds Coastal-Security Role ; the State Force Will Beef Up Efforts by the Stretched-Thin Coast Guard

And, for the first time, the agreement gives the officers the authority to take action, if needed.

"If and when the bell rings, this puts us in a position to be able to assist them like full partners," said Maj. ...

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