A Biddeford bus driver is owed an apology, and other comments on recent news.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Gramlich: Access to well water testing is a public health necessity
Infants and children are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of prolonged exposure.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Britain takes big steps to protect kids’ privacy, but the U.S. is lagging
New standards would require companies ranging from social networks to gaming apps to provide children a “built-in baseline of data protection.”
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Work requirement no way to fight hunger
Maine’s experience fighting hunger shows that employment alone is not enough.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: End insurance wait periods for children’s dental treatment
Tooth decay progresses more quickly in children, making a common insurance industry practice dangerous.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Outdoor learning classroom comes to Maine
Founded by a Maine native, TimberNook now has 50 locations worldwide, including a new one in Gorham. Children make their own rules of play while exploring the outdoors.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Childhood adversity is a public health crisis
Children and the people who care for them need to be screened for trauma and treated appropriately.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, New England, News
Watchdog report cites problems with N.H. child protection system
Systemic issues include an outdated filing system, strained relationships with other agencies and internal biases among staff members.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Judy Moody turns 20 (but she’s still in third grade)
Megan McDonald, the best-selling writer behind the Judy Moody and Stink books, comes to Maine.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Q&A with Richard Louv: How animals could help save us and the planet
In his new book, the best-selling author argues that humans ‘are desperate to not feel alone in the universe.’ Connecting with animals, wild and domestic, is an essential way to avoid that, he says.