1. Former President Joe Biden says he would have resigned from office and dropped his reelection bid if he’d known about his prostate cancer diagnosis. Biden says he doesn’t believe an 80-year-old battling cancer should be running for president. His aggressive cancer, which spread to his bones, was diagnosed after he left office. Biden is now scaling back his book tour to focus on treatment. (Newser)
2. Searsmont EMS Chief Sarah Tompkins is expected to return home November 18th after spending more than six months in the hospital. Tompkins was seriously injured responding to the deadly explosion at the Robbins Lumber mill in May, which killed three people and injured 10 others. The fire department is planning an escort from Augusta and a community welcome home gathering. (WMTW)
3. Southern Maine could see its first snow of the season late tonight into Saturday morning. Forecasters say inland areas have the best chance of accumulation, with parts of Oxford and York counties possibly seeing an inch or more. Coastal areas, including Portland, will likely see mostly rain. Drivers farther inland should prepare for potentially slippery roads Friday morning. (PH)
4. One of the oldest pieces of Mars ever found on Earth is now on display at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel. The Martian meteorite, discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022, is more than 4.1 billion years old. Scientists say the rock provides evidence that Mars once had water. (WGME)
5. Chick-fil-A is opening three new restaurants in Maine over the next several months. The fast-food chain is planning locations in Biddeford, Auburn and at the Maine Mall in South Portland, where construction is already underway. All three are expected to open by early 2027, bringing Maine’s total to five Chick-fil-A locations. (WGME)
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