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If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…

It’s the start of February, a month that’s longer this year by one day, so it’s time to crank up the opinion machine and churn out a fresh edition of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” For instance, if you had asked me, I would have …

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Heated Gear Extends The Ride

There is no reason to put the bike away just because the temperature drops. Even in New England, you can find many all-year riders. Their secret is to prepare. Riding unprepared means prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, which can lead to

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Museum Gets Loan, Eyes May Opening

  ROCKVILLE, CT – The 1¼-inch tongue and groove wood floors on the second and third floors of the Hockanum Mill in Rockville have been sanded and varnished to an exquisite shine. The 287 windows that allow light into the four-story building that was built in

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A Downer Year For Harley-Davidson

Altering the course of an aircraft carrier doesn’t happen quickly, and Harley-Davidson is like an aircraft carrier. To move its direction requires a deliberate strategy and forceful implementation of a comprehensive action plan. The course can be altered, but only if

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Massive Suzuki Recall In Works

A faulty electrical component has prompted a Suzuki recall of 15 models from the 2008 to 2012 model years. A total of 68,344 bikes are being recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, “Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may …

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Cop Who Shot Rider Back On Job

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – A police officer in Minnesota who accidentally shot and wounded a fleeing motorcyclist last June has returned to work following a seven-month investigation. In a dashcam video, Eden Prairie police Sgt. Lonnie Soppeland can be heard exclaiming,

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