10:11:01 Four Weeks Lasting Almost Forever

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.

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.

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."

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.