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Mainers oppose casino, drive less
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Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.
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July 9, 2008
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LEWISTON - High gas prices are prompting Melanie Herrick of
Auburn to spend less time behind the wheel. She's given up driving
to work.
"I live one mile and one tenth from here. I walk," said the
manager of the downtown Twins Variety store.
It used to cost her $17 to fill up. "I filled it yesterday for
$45," Herrick said. "Walking to work and only using my car for
doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, I've managed to make that
$45 last three weeks."
She has plenty of company.
A poll released Tuesday showed that 49.8 percent of Mainers were
driving a lot less due to gas prices. Another 32.5 percent said they
drove somewhat less; 16.3 percent said high gas prices had had no
effect on how ...