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Gilbert Peter Levesque Sr. OAKLAND -- Gilbert Peter Levesque Sr., 59, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, unexpectedly at his residence. He was born in Waterville on June 18, 1947, the son of Joseph and Jeannette (Lachance) Levesque. Gilbert was educated in Waterville schools and graduated from Waterville High School. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. Gil served his country in Vietnam as a Marine Corps combat infantryman. Gil will be sadly missed by so many, who loved him for his kind lion's heart and jovial spirit. Gil was a very loving husband to his wife, Maryann, who...

Apr. 22, 2006 11:23 | Updated Apr. 22, 2006 23:32 Olmert, Peretz agree on largest government ever By GIL HOFFMANOlmert and Peretz - partnersInterim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Labor Chairman Amir Peretz talk in the Knesset during its inaugural session. Photo: Associated PressIsrael will have its largest government in history with 27 ministers by the end of the week, according to an agreement reached on Thursday night between Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Labor chairman Amir Peretz, sources close to both men said Saturday. Olmert and Peretz met after 11 p.m. at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and...

May 8, 2003 The "Gil" Personal Anti-Tank Missile Based on lessons drawn from various wars fought by the IDF, it was decided to make improvements in the area of firepower and (battlefield) command and control, as well as intelligence gathering on the battlefield. IMI (Israeli Military Industries) has developed advanced missiles that fit the above-mentioned areas of improvement, including the "Popeye" and "Python" aerial missiles, the "Barak" naval missile, and the "Gil" anti-tank missile.The "Gil" anti-tank missile, manufactured by Rafael, is a member of the "Spike" family. The IDF makes widespread use of anti-tank missiles used againist armored vehicles and...