Thursday, April 12, 2007
from the Kennebec Journal
QUESTIONS REMAIN
No complaints from those who switched to Somerset County center
Vote on 1 may hurt some in election
Steeple at center of debate in Whitefield
VETERANS REQUIRE ASSISTANCE: Homelessness takes center stage
J.P. DEVINE: Overcome sadness with hope
BASKETBALL: NBA Hall of Famer Barry doles out advice at Thomas College
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Maranacook sophomore Mace dominates Class B field
All of today's:
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from the Kennebec Journal
from the Morning Sentinel
A year later, families await answers on fatalities
Owner of topless coffee shop on the comeback trail
Officials report cheaper, better service after switch
Two people in critical condition
Young Marines stick to program
Issue of homeless veterans at center stage
GIRLS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Winslow falls to York in Class B
Bard hits her marathon stride
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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