A Time To Be Thankful
When talks turn to our economy, it’s easy to get anxiety in regards to our country’s current state of affairs. And with the uncertainty of the future, that anxiety is as much justified as it is tangible. But if there’s one thing the holiday season can do like no other time of the year, it’s lift the spirits of the young and the old, the wealthy and the less fortunate, the healthy and the injured, and everyone in between.
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful. It’s a time to be with the ones you love, and a time to be grateful for what you have. With so much dissension in the world, it’s easy to focus on what’s wrong. But if you stop to reflect on how fortunate we undeniably are, and how wonderful it is to live in the great state of Maine, you may agree with the adage that life here really is the way it should be.
Continue Reading...
Beginning November 15, 2008, obtaining or renewing a driver’s license in the State of Maine has become more difficult. Applicants must now prove that they are both a Maine resident, and either a U.S. citizen or in the county legally.
Buses, 18-wheelers and RV’s are notorious for having blind spots. In addition to not being able to see behind their vehicle, drivers also have difficulty seeing directly in front of them, and to either side starting at the end of the cab and running about 20 to 40 feet back. These blind spots are known as “No Zones,” and are the danger areas where accidents are most likely to occur.
Each year Medicare plans are subject to change, and each year those individuals enrolled in the health care program may change their coverage during the “Open Enrollment Period” that runs from November 15th through December 31st.
This Thursday, November 20, 2008, 
The 
The Yamaha Rhino, a popular off-road vehicle, is being investigated for improper safety.