10:11:01 Four Weeks Lasting Almost Forever


American flags adorn most vehicles, properties and businesses. Marquees display the words "God Bless America" and "Proud to be an American" where advertisements would normally be posted. Several businesses are donating percentages from the proceeds they raise to disaster relief. Patriotic Christmas ornaments and decorations are selling out quicker than retailers can replenish them.

These are just a few of the examples defining Maine's way of coping with the recent U.S. disasters in a positive way. Though a month has passed since these tragic events, they are still on everyone's minds as though they happened just yesterday. Ongoing efforts to support the country, the injured and the victims of these attacks are not only obvious, but seem to have become a part of normal everyday life.

  • Airport Safety:
    Measures are being taken to make consumers feel safe about flying again. On the afternoon of October 5, 2001, the National Guard began their mission to stand posted in six Maine airports. This security tactic is temporary until Federal security personnel are hired and trained. More information about this can be found at http://www.wsch6.com and http://www.wgme.com in the news section.

  • Hijackers in Maine:
    Information was just recently released pertaining to the hijackers' activities in Maine prior to their suicide mission. Though they left a car behind in the Portland Jetport, the contents agents found inside were categorized as "nothing unusual." However, when baggage was searched, many interesting items were found, including a handwritten death certificate. Read more about this news broadcast here.

  • Maine Tourism:
    As far as tourism goes, Governor King announced the week after the terrorist attacks that revenues from tourists were down by 50 percent. In an effort to increase these numbers, "tourist emails" were sent out to over 35,000 consumers offering discounts on traveling. Mailings were also sent to as many consumers, hoping for the same result. This is just the beginning in terms of the steps being taken to get people "back out there again."

  • Religious Community:
    In my community, though small and sparsely populated for half the year, there are changes taking place that I'm sure are happening all over. The pastor of my church has been asked to speak at the local high school and the turnout for religious events has been outstanding by those both affiliated and not affiliated with the church. He has also organized an event for those who would like to be baptized at the end of the month. So, not only are things changing in the eyes of the secular world, religious changes are ensuing upon us as well.
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