The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents’ employment just when we need them most.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
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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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lack of child care holding back Maine families
Enabling access to quality, affordable options is key to keeping parents in our state and our workforce.
Posted inHomegrown, Source
Homegrown: Baby booties designed by a biologist
Kristina Grabarz’s footwear stays on infants so they can explore the world without losing clothing.
Posted inFood
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lawmakers should listen to child welfare workers
Training and technology are nice, but there aren’t enough people to do a critical job.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Independent probe of DHHS failures needed
And Gov. LePage needs to recognize his role in changes that should have been made to protect children like Marissa Kennedy.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Quality, not quantity, matters more in child care
I am writing in response to a Feb. 6 column about the importance of early childhood licensing rules. The column was specific to home-based child care; however, right now the Health and Human Services Committee of the Maine Legislature is considering multiple proposals that will affect all early care and education programs. As a small-business […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: High-quality child care is fundamental to business development in Maine
L.D. 1760 proposes to create community early care and education programs that will help our youngest learners learn, grow and thrive.