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Early education group tackling childcare accessibility

Starting Strong’s Portland Works for Kids aims to find ways to make childcare more available and affordable.

The COVID pandemic is bad, but it would be worse without the people who keep showing up to work.

Maine has received nearly $11 million in federal money to support essential workers and child-care providers during the pandemic.

Former Gov. Paul LePage’s refusal to implement the requirement ultimately cost the state $800,000 in federal grants.

by The Editorial Board February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

A commercial pulled from the Oscars broadcast showed postpartum life as it usually is. Why was that so scary to ABC?

by The Editorial Board January 9, 2020January 8, 2020

The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents’ employment just when we need them most.

by JEFF AMY and MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press February 12, 2019February 13, 2019

The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.

by The Editorial Board January 16, 2019January 15, 2019

Enabling access to quality, affordable options is key to keeping parents in our state and our workforce.

Kristina Grabarz’s footwear stays on infants so they can explore the world without losing clothing.

Food

‘Donuts Make Me Happy’ will raise money for the Center for Grieving Children and cheer hospitalized kids.