whoa, take a look at the USGS "Kennebec River Flood Cam" (Augusta)

[eShirl]

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/uv?dd_cd=01&format=gif&period=7&site_no=01049320


That's the flooded Front Street parking lot on the left, Fort Western on the right.

[mainegreen]

1. That's some high water. n/t

[MaineDem]

2. Wonder what it's like in Hallowell?

That can't be good either.

[eShirl]

3. probably the Kennebec Wharf is all cleared out and shut down (at least I hope so)

I actually don't recall a year when they haven't had to close for Spring Flooding.

[eShirl]

4. here's what it looked like late Tuesday afternoon, what a difference

compared to the early Wednesday afternoon:

[asteroid2003QQ47]

5. Time to pay the fiddler. I for one am "Spellbound"

Live lingerie-clad models in store window give Maine bible-beaters the vapors

Monday, December 12, 2005

A grassroots pro-family organization in Maine has added opposition to a live lingerie display to its list of cultural protests. A downtown lingerie store called "Spellbound" in the state's capital is what has drawn the fire of decency advocates.



National media attention was drawn to the live male and female underwear models in the downtown store's window, drawing both praise and outrage from store owners as well as the ire of many concerned citizens. The Christian Civic League of Maine calls it a national disgrace -- but it is not illegal under any local ordinances or state laws thus far.

CCL executive director MICHAEL HEATH says the August City Council is not interested in pursuing available options of regulation under the law. "And the most appalling aspect of this is that the town council refuses to explore the legal options under the law related to obscenity, which clearly exist," he remarks.



According to HEATH, the city council has received legal advice not to pursue regulation of such public displays. But he contends towns have the right to define community standards and to address the issue of obscenity. Yet state officials there in August -- "LEADERS WHO HAVE THE POWER TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT" says HEATH -- ARE REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING.

http://www.pamspaulding.com/weblog/2005/12/live-lingerie-clad-models-in-store.html

Those contemplating opening similar establishments be forewarned.

It doesn't take an Einstein to figure this one out. :evilgrin:

[eShirl]

6. wasn't that nextdoor to Cosmic Charlie's?

now it's a tea shop or something (hope they don't need to park in the back, or maybe they have a kayak)

[luckyleftyme2]

7. you would think

you would think:
this happens almost yearly that they would have a hard time finding tenants for those first floor shops.
I wonder if the tenants are told of this hazard before they rent?