Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

Quote of the Day

“Women are going to lose out because, unfortunately, if there's an obstetrics emergency, time is of the essence.”

— Holly Christensen, a Maine nurse midwife, on the trend of hospitals closing their birthing units.

Today’s Top Maine 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

Bangor's holiday tree in West Market Square, seen on Tuesday, will begin playing a daily light and holiday music show for the first time this year. Credit: Linda Coan O’Kresik / BDN

From the Opinion Pages

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.

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