When you start your vehicle, the instrument panel lights up with all those little symbols. As soon as the computer verifies everything is working properly, the lights go off. On occasion, however, a light remains on and it is best that you find your vehicle’s handbook and look up a detailed explanation of what the […]
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Take care of your car’s brakes
What do you consider to be the most important part of your vehicle? If you think it’s the brakes, you are correct because without the ability to stop your vehicle, you’re like a projectile in search of a target. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to your brakes. Having your brakes checked periodically is […]
What you should know about windshield replacement
If you’re lucky, you’ve never had to look for an auto glass service provider. Aside from a few dings or cracks, most of us have never had to deal with windshield repairs much less have one replaced. Accidents happen, though, and there may come a time when you have to replace your vehicle’s windshield. In […]
When is seat belt replacement necessary?
Although seat belts do not degrade as quickly as parts of a vehicle that need frequent servicing, there are some instances when seat belts should be replaced. Seat belts, like car seats and air bags, are considered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be single-use items. Seat belts are designed to work just […]
Named your car? Then treat it like a good friend with these tips
(BPT) — When cousins Bo and Luke Duke from the television series The Dukes of Hazzard named their car “The General Lee,” they had the famous General Robert E. Lee in mind. Why? The show was set in the South, so perhaps it was to capture the Southern vibe of the Duke lifestyle. Maybe it […]
Ugh, what’s that smell?
Have you ever gotten into your vehicle only to be taken aback by the smell that greeted you? Perhaps your son left his sweaty clothes from soccer practice in the back seat, or worse, stashed a bag of fast food under the seat, which has now molded. Whatever the root of the problem, you removed […]
Prevent tire decay
Rotating your car’s tires is like going to the dentist. Nobody likes it, but it’s something that should be done. Depending on where and when it happens, getting a flat tire is similar to teeth issues. If a tire goes flat in your driveway, it’s like a small cavity that has to be filled. It’s […]
Mark your calendar: Expo is back! September 20
The Chamber board of directors thought it was vital for the business community that the Expo should move forward with a scaled-back format, one-day event, with lower registration fees in hopes of making the event accessible to all area businesses. Call the Chamber office today at 207-364-3241 and register for your booth. Thank you to […]
Member in the spotlight: Expenet Technologies
Expenet Technologies, located in Wilton, Maine, is a local business dedicated to serving residential and small business Information Technology needs. Josh Michaud and Jeff Chaisson are the owners of Expenet Technology and have experiences ranging from general desktop and laptop repair to configuring and maintaining advanced networks and servers. Michaud graduated with a four-year degree […]
Down Town Dash
8:30 a.m. Course Description The 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) loop course starts and finishes at River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, 94 River Street, Rumford. The route travels through residential areas with minimal traffic on Sunday. Entry Fee $20 registration The first 50 registered will receive T-shirts. Entry fee is non-refundable. Race Day Registration & Packet Pick […]