Five fun things your kids can do in the garden right now

Maine bill aims to address racial disparity in prenatal care

Democratic State Sen. Anne Carney, of Cape Elizabeth, cited a study that found the infant mortality rate among children of Black women in Maine was 1.4 times higher than that of white women in the state.

A trio of Maine-themed books to celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday-plus-one

Chickadees, Chester and chowder – all present and accounted for.

Forced by poverty to retreat to the Maine woods, a spirited young girl comes into her own

In 'Echo Mountain,' the remarkable Ellie gains new skills and undertanding.

Tucked into Biden’s COVID-19 proposal: A push to cut child poverty in half

The idea has been debated in Congress for nearly two decades during which lawmakers have taken incremental steps to give more help to low-income families with children.

Maine Voices: After so much national news, Mainers need to think local

Right in our own backyards, nonprofits are relying on the generosity of their neighbors to meet needs that are expanding in this time of crisis.

Maine Voices: Being a ’90s mom sounds so much simpler – where’s the app for it?

If there’s anything 2020 has taught me, it’s that I want back all those minutes I’ve spent plugged into my smartphone.

EEK SQUAD: Experts offer pretty neat tricks to help scare up kids’ treats

Some sweet, some healthful, these creepy creations from Mainers' kitchens are frighteningly clever.

Bedside table: At home with a toddler?

This parent has the situation well in hand with a self-guided reading course.

Green Plate Special: Eating is an educational act

Two local schools teach students about the intersection of ecology, food and social principles. The concept is called agroecology.