QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Holly Christensen, a Maine nurse midwife, on the trend of hospitals closing their birthing units.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Nearly 100 people already want to live in Bangor’s new tiny home park. The interest in the park’s 30 units shows a continued demand for new housing after years of underproduction.
The seaside cape once home to the author of the novel that inspired “M*A*S*H” is on the market for $1.3 million. The property features 1,400 square feet of waterfrontage and an orchard stocked with apple, pear and cherry trees.
It’s getting harder for Mainers to give birth in rural areas. Seven Maine hospitals have cut birthing units in the past decade, increasing the likelihood of dire consequences if there’s a complication.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- A Bangor lawmaker wants to cap property taxes for Maine seniors
- Clock is ticking for CMP to protect land for power corridor approval
- Maine restaurant delivers free Thanksgiving meals for families in need
- New exhibit showcases 300 years of vegetarianism in Maine
- Pedestrian critically injured when hit by car in Portland
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“We all need to practice small acts of defiance and hope — now more than ever.”
Opinion: Plant a seed of hope and defiance, and change the world
LIFE IN MAINE
Thanksgiving leftovers are like money in the bank. They are a day off from cooking — a mine of new combinations and homemade fast food.
Bangor Daily News Outdoors contributor Chris Sargent believes every hunter should have the basic knowledge and skills to process their own kills. But if they are going to do so, having the proper equipment is paramount.
Chainsaws make logging-related homestead chores much easier. It may seem overwhelming, but by keeping up with these maintenance tasks, your chainsaw is going to give you years of solid service.