QUOTE OF THE DAY
“We could not believe he was living in it. It was simple and versatile and it felt good.”
— Jason Remillard on seeing an Amish neighbor’s shed home. There’s now a trend of people converting these Amish sheds into cabins.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
The Wabanaki have a legacy of military service dating back to before when the U.S. was even a country. Many Indigenous people serve in the U.S. military in order to protect their homeland, freedom and way of life — even if the U.S. often does not return the favor.
Barry Van Gurp, a veteran who lives in Glenburn, always liked to grow things, and it’s a good way to keep busy in retirement. By raising and distributing marigolds, he wants to keep alive the history and human costs of a momentous World War II battle.
This year’s election results embody the stark north-south swing in Maine politics that looks poised to continue for the near future. While Democrats retain control of the Legislature, the party is receding in its ancestral areas.
Offshore wind opponents hope that President-elect Donald Trump will fulfill his pledge to kill the industry. But the offshore wind industry is taking an optimistic stance.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Why Jared Golden’s win will survive ranked-choice voting
- Uncle Henry’s to cease publication
- 1 dead after fire in Bangor homeless encampment
- John Bapst employee barred from school grounds during misconduct investigation
- 6 cars crash after 7th crosses lanes to exit I-95 in Bangor
- Passenger charged in fatal 2022 crash that killed 4 Maine Maritime students takes plea deal
- Thomaston rehires EMS chief despite him pleading guilty to sexually abusing teen
- Freshman scores twice as Bangor girls win Class A state soccer title
- Bangor runs past Lewiston to earn berth in Class A North football final
- Hall-Dale tops Washington Academy for first ‘C’ boys soccer crown
- Madison girls repeat as 8-player champs with 2-1 win over Dexter
- Camden Hills boys, Penobscot Valley girls win state soccer titles
- Cheverus, Belfast, Winthrop-Maranacook nab state field hockey titles
- Greely defeats Hermon to capture Class B girls soccer title
- Cooper Flagg leads Duke to 100-58 rout over Army
- Boston College comes from behind to beat UMaine hockey team 3-2
- UMaine women’s soccer defends America East title by beating UNH
- UMaine football outscores Bryant in showdown of offenses
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“As Americans remember their military veterans — those who served in times of war and peace — it should be with some degree of shame at how poorly the nation has cared for its aging warriors and those who recently returned from combat zones.”
Editorial: This Veterans Day, honor veterans by better serving them
LIFE IN MAINE
Mainers are turning Amish sheds into homes and businesses. The trend appears to be part of the growing tiny homes movement around Maine and the nation.
Feeling hot as a teapot? A new Waldo County “rage room” will offer patrons the chance to blow off steam by smashing things.
Volunteers want to set up free firewood banks all across Maine. Wood banks have existed for years, but more are popping up amid rising energy costs, limited assistance programs, high rural poverty rates and old housing stock.