Extended Internet Outage Ends

As many of you have realized there has been some event on the Western Seaboard that seems to have taken its toll on the internet infrastructure. Rumors that the Columbia reactor in Washington state has had a meltdown are completely unsubstantiated at this point. But we can say with confidence that the military has made nuclear power plants a priority. We know this because of the limited communications we have had with the national guard. You have likely seen their helicopters flying over Lewiston. They were impressed that we had maintained power and regretted not being able to extract our hydro crew. Here is what we know:

• There are safe zones set up in the Appalachians and in Florida. There are others but those are the ones that are closest to us. They recommend that we approach safe zones with caution, many are surrounded by mines and other defensive devices. An orange safe path through the mine fields will help you, but mines set off near the safe path have been known to cause considerable collateral damage. These safe zones monitor the radio frequency 3791 kHz, get close and call them to escort you in safely. 
• The military recommends staying put for now. They are working on improving information infrastructures so that they can better track efforts to restore our country. Until this essential work is done there will be no extractions. 
• Martial law has been imposed for the duration of this crisis. The US has recalled all troops and deployed the National Guard. You are to give full cooperation to any US military personnel. We have assurances from General Frank D. Field that every effort is being made to restore our freedoms and democracy. 
• The news from beyond our country is bleak. But once we have restored America we will be in a better position to help the rest of the world. 
• Some cities have had to be sacrificed. For those with relatives in New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, I regret to inform you that there is little hope for their survival. The Air Force and Navy have cleansed these areas. I have been assured that there are no plans to cleanse other cities at this point, but they will not out rule the need to launch precision strikes at areas of high infestation. 
• Finally, the military wants to pass on that any protectorates and ad hoc governments that refuse to cooperation will be considered military targets. There have been a few unfortunate incidents that have led to this decision. They are hoping to not have to fire on living Americans, but will do what it takes for the sake of our great nation. 

God bless and hang in there. 

Craig Swamprider, Acting Mayor.

Update from the City Hall

Unfortunately we had an incident here last night. It looks like a woman here whom we thought was having heart problems was actually concealing a bite wound. She passed while attended by her friend, but Leroy James of Boston Avenue. Unfortunately Leroy sustained a bite wound before being able to send his friend to her final resting place. Leroy is understandably shaken up by the whole incident and has been asking for his grandson Bill who left with his rescuers when Leroy arrived. We have him under quarantine until his fever breaks.

I am hesitant to announce this Bill because since you left things have become a lot more complicated in the downtown. This picture shows what seems to be a new behavior for the walking dead. These roving bands seem faster and more aggressive (if that is possible) than the swarms that so far have been easily mislead. We think there are three such groups, each numbering a little more than 80 zombies, in our area. One of the scariest aspects is that they have been seen attempting to climb. For anyone seeking refuge at City Hall I would urge you to establish some communications with us so that we can help make sure you get in. We have limited supplies and with these new roaming packs we are assessing our options. It might be that we will try to relocate. Anyone who is out there in the Lewiston area and has any ideas on where we can dig in, we are open to suggestions.

Be safe people. Please if you are bit there is hope - we have seen at least one survivor. But hidden wounds put everyone in danger.

Craig Swamprider, acting Mayor.

Help on Boston Avenue

This is Leroy James and I'm over at a boarding house at 39 Boston Ave. We have boarded up the ground level and have been able to settle in while the crisis lasted. There are eleven of us here in total and we are almost out of food. It has been great that the power came back on, but things are still too dangerous outside for us to go. We have several elderly with us. We need food or even some safe way to get out of here. One of the ladies, Mable, has run out of her medications and we are concerned about her heart. Is there any one out there that might be able to help us? We'd be much obliged.

Leroy

Dangerous Vigilantism

Over the last couple of days someone has been driving an armored vehicle around recklessly shooting at the zombies. A few stray bullets hit our building. Thankfully no one was hurt but it is only a matter of time. One of our bike riders managed to snap a photo of the vehicle parked outside of a hardware store. If you are responsible for this please refrain from shooting at the buildings. We do not need more fatalities.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Craig Swamprider, Ward 5 Councilor, Acting Mayor.

We Have Power!

Not sure who to thank for this wonderful gift, but last night around 9PM the power was restored. While it lasts we are going to complete a chain of WIFI relays from close to St. Mary's. Hopefully this will allow other survivors to reconnect with us. We will continue to watch for survivors approaching the city hall. The back entrance is often much clearer.

Our plan to raid the Salvation Army is going forward, hopefully we can determine our next course of action from there.

A couple of our watch people have been noting sporadic weapon discharges from the direction of the high school. If you are in the high school and able to get this message please let us know. We need to plan a long term strategy. We might be in a fairly defensible position here but we are having to go further and further afield to get the food we need. One building with two exit points is proving to be harder to manage than we had hoped.

Whoever is responsible for the restoration of power, we are grateful.

be safe,
Craig Swamprider, Ward 5 Councilor, Acting Mayor

Be Safe This New Year

Getting onto this forum has not been easy the last little while. I hope people have not given up. We managed to restock the City Hall from a few restaurants, should last us a few weeks. We are going to send a group to check out the Salvation Army next, probably in a few days. Everything here on Pine Street is well boarded up and at noon we lure away as many of the zombies as we can using a few bike couriers who have sought refuge here. One was bitten but seems to have made it through the fever. This is good news as we had quarantined him after our nurse cleaned up his wound. It was not a very big bite, we've seen too many of those and it has not ended well.

A few precautions that have served us well is to have everyone sleep in a common room with watches in shifts, we found two people on watch was sufficient to keep tabs on the street and the sleepers. If anyone is bit isolate them until they either turn or their fever breaks. If someone dies the merciful thing is to make sure they stay down - so far head trauma seems to be the only thing that works. Finally, keep a regular schedule and keep people busy. Idle hands has led to a few unfortunate incidences here.

We only have a nurse here so if you are a doctor and can make it here we would be most appreciative.

Please be safe. Let us know if you are still getting these messages.

For those with relatives in Bangor we have contacted survivors in the city but they strongly caution against anyone coming there at the moment.  

Be safe,
Craig Swamprider, Ward 5 Concilor, Acting Mayor.

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