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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
As workplaces reopen, Maine parents scramble for child care made scarce by pandemic
Twenty percent of Maine's licensed child care programs are closed and some will never reopen, leaving parents looking desperately for slots that were in short supply even before the pandemic.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
While some Maine businesses reopen, parents struggle to find safe child care
With schools closed and roughly 50% of child care centers open, some families have struggled to find a safe place that will care for their children.
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
Child care centers and essential workers with kids get federal help during pandemic
Maine has received nearly $11 million in federal money to support essential workers and child-care providers during the pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Maine Compass: Early education a matter of national security
High-quality child care is crucial for the success of young children, and military readiness.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2020
Fingerprinting set to begin for employees in child care
Former Gov. Paul LePage's refusal to implement the requirement ultimately cost the state $800,000 in federal grants.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Our View: Depictions of new motherhood shouldn’t be so scary
An ad rejected from the Oscars showed postpartum life as it usually is.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2020
Maine Children’s Home in Waterville announces new partnership with Benton childcare program
After 18 years of operation, the Children's Place Early Care & Education Center, a program of the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, will end and relaunch as the Bright Beginnings Learning Center — Waterville.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects
The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2018
Homegrown: Baby booties designed by a biologist
Kristina Grabarz's footwear stays on infants so they can explore the world without losing clothing.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2018
Coloring book from The Holy Donut a sweet way to help youngsters
'Donuts Make Me Happy' will raise money for the Center for Grieving Children and cheer hospitalized kids.
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