Instead of hoping for Washington to bail us out, Maine legislators should take a scalpel to onerous regulations.
child care
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Pingree: Build Back Better offers historic chance to deliver for Maine people
This legislation will roll back irresponsible tax cuts and fund clean energy, child care affordability and a stronger safety net for older Mainers and those with disabilities.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills’ program a first step in reforming broken child care system
The grants now available should stabilize the industry, providing time to find long-term solutions.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine providing $73 million in grants to stabilize state’s ‘crucial’ child care industry
Working families in Maine are struggling to find child care as facilities close or limit enrollment because of staffing shortages worsened by the pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills should sign child care bill
A successful program in Somerset County should be given a chance to work in other communities.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland nonprofit hopes for federal funds to expand child care, create housing
Youth and Family Outreach is hoping to secure some of Cumberland County’s federal pandemic relief aid to build a new child care center and affordable housing with the Portland Housing Authority.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Another labor crisis hits Maine: Parents can’t find child care
More than 170 day care operators in Maine have closed shop in the past year, and those that remain can’t find enough workers. Government aid is on the way, but the industry may need restructuring.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should invest in early childhood programs
A bill before the Legislature would take a successful Somerset County program statewide.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bill seeks to boost Maine’s child care system and workforce
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau’s measure would devote $5 million a year to boost training and pay for child care workers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Windsor day care owner charged with assault on 19-month-old child
Savannah Brann, 24, was charged after a 19-month-old girl was found unresponsive after allegedly being wrapped in a blanket in a way that caused her to stop breathing.