Thursday, April 12, 2007
from the Kennebec Journal
Sport of Kings
New Medicaid billing system inspires doubts among some
Christmas spirit
Guidance counselor: Dismiss complaint based on criticism of same-sex marriage
CHELSEA: 'Practice burn' provides thrill for 9-year-old
Trust eyes orchard purchase
GOLFER OF THE YEAR: Bonenfant rises up Cony ranks
YOUTH SOCCER: Local team gives 'care package' to children in Afghanistan
All of today's:
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from the Kennebec Journal
from the Morning Sentinel
YES ON 1 BACKER REBUTS CLAIM
New system for Medicaid payments worries providers
After petition drive, Clinton police force budget will go a third time before voters
A rock musician makes trip home via Black Taxi
MADISON: After revaluation, abatement requests reviewed
Parks to have facelift
GOLFER OF THE YEAR: Sweet does job for Madison
YOUTH SOCCER: Local team gives 'care package' to children in Afghanistan
All of today's:
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from the Morning Sentinel
I'm writing this to take the opportunity to ask, no, plead, with four-wheel drivers out there to watch out for bikers. I don't believe bikers deserve special privileges. Bikers have to obey the rules of the road just like everyone else. But a collision between a car and a bike, even a minor crash that would be no more than a fender-bender between two cars, will most likely result in serious injuries to the bike rider and any passenger.
All driver-ed instructors out there, please impress upon your students the importance of seeing bikes and giving them a wide berth. And bikers out there, avoid getting into situations that may result in a crash.
My Electra Glide weighs over 800 lbs. wet, and I'm at 200+. But the total mass of my bike and myself can't compete with even the smallest car out there.
Take care, keep alert, and everyone please stay safe.
Mike Barron
member of the Augusta Chapter, Harley Owners Group (HOG)
Augusta
ma1fcs@hotmail.com
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Excellent timing and article. I have been riding for many years and always look forward to riding season coming. Not to worry, it will come this year too.
When the riding season does finally arrive, I remind myself of the basics. Always make sure your scoot is safe and ready for the road. Always make sure that you are safe and ready for the road. Always expect the unexpected. Keep an eye out for others on the road, and always keep yourself visable. Expect that cager, coming in the opposite direction, singling his intention to turn left into your lane, to do so. Can't begin to tell you the number of times I've even made eye-contact, yet they turn anyway. Fortunately I have always slowed her down expecting the turn.
Ride Safe, Ride Often & Be Safe.
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Bring the helmet law to Maine.
This in itself would save alot of lives and serious injury.
Many bikers are out for "show" and too proud to wear helmets. report abuse
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