Your Boat Safety Checklist Do you whistle while you sail? Or do you allow anyone else on board to whistle? If so, perhaps you don’t know the old Royal Navy superstition that if you whistle while you sail, you’ll summon up stormy seas. While that may be a mariner legend, it’s a fact that being […]
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About OUI Offenses
The Surprising ABCs of OUI Offenses It’s an encouraging fact that alcohol- and drug-related driving fatalities have fallen somewhat on the roads of Maine in recent years. But still, around 5,000 people are convicted every year in Maine for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) of intoxicants — alcohol and drugs. Even one fatality, injury, or […]
Read MoreTop Tips to Make Spring Cleaning Easier — And Safer
What’s the most important task when it comes to spring cleaning? Hint: If you overlook it, it’ll cost you time and money. Answer: Making a list. If you work out your schedule, tactics and materials in advance, you’ll not only get things done in the right order; you’ll also avoid missing crucial jobs that simply […]
Read MoreLet’s Remember to Make Every Day an Earth Day
Earth Day on April 22 was a great day to highlight concerns about the way we’re looking after this planet and its environment. But the truth is that there are really 365 Earth Days every year (or 366 in a Leap Year!) — because every day is an opportunity to consider our stewardship of the […]
Read MoreExtinguishing Myths About Home Fire Sprinklers
Everyone knows or has a good idea about what a fire sprinkler is and does. But it turns out that a lot of what we believe about them is wrong. Yes, it’s a fact that sprinklers in the home save lives. Very often too, they save homes from destruction. But, thanks mainly to Hollywood and […]
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