I arrived in Maine today, my first time in the state. Eastern Maine Medical Center is a Tufts affiliate, and
supposedly the best place to do pediatrics. It's in Bangor, the home of Stephen King, complete with
moose crossing signs, Paul Bunyan postcards and billboards for lobster ice cream. I'm a long way from
home.
The hospital is hugged by a wide sparkling river. Unfortunately, the building's only smokestack obscures
my view of the water