poverty Archives - The Portland Press Herald

New jobless aid to have limited benefits as more Mainers slip into poverty

Struggling Mainers have turned to state assistance to make ends meet since enhanced unemployment benefits expired at the end of July.

by Dianne L. Nelder and Nena Cunningham Special to the Press Herald August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

The preschool program has served families throughout the pandemic. Now it needs help keeping our most at-risk children safe.

by Tom Allen Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2020August 7, 2020

Schools can’t reopen successfully without bipartisan support for smart policies to bridge the digital divide and serve rural and underserved areas.

by Linda Riddell Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2020July 30, 2020

Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.

by Natalie Davidson Special to the Press Herald June 20, 2020June 19, 2020

A national solution is needed to ensure that cost or lack of infrastructure won’t keep kids from accessing broadband.

by Katherine Rizzolo, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.

by Donald Fontaine Special to the Telegram May 31, 2020May 29, 2020

In the pandemic, impoverished people need legal help more than ever, but have nowhere to turn.

by William H. Slavick Special to the Press Herald April 24, 2020September 14, 2020

Campaigns – for president and Congress – are not bothering to acknowledge our critical situation or address its causes and remedies.

by The Editorial Board April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

Robust assistance programs are needed now, and after the outbreak goes away.

by The Editorial Board March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

But the largest aid package in history will probably not be enough to offset the economic damage caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.