New Hampshire among states grappling with closing youth detention centers

As states from California to Maine consider drastic changes to youth detention centers, New Hampshire is grappling with its own facility that has been rocked by abuse allegations from years past

Youth Coalition ready to take on racial equity in schools and more

The Gateway Community Services Maine group's primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston.

Maine Voices: Lowering voting age to 16 will give more stakeholders a say in our democracy

Today’s young people are expected to fix past generations’ mistakes, yet we don’t have the basic right to cast a ballot. L.D. 706 would change that.

Blunt Youth Radio gives teens voice on environmental issues

A new initiative trains high school students in radio broadcasting while they create content on climate and other environmental topics important to them.

Squash leader takes on challenge of after school care access

As an Afterschool Alliance ambassador, Barrett Takesian will study ways to increase access to programs throughout the state.

Portland’s new youth corps an ‘investment’ in environmental future

Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros.

Yarmouth students raise awareness of refugee crisis with special project

All grades at Harrison Middle School are participating in the 25 Million Stitches art installation.

Parents invited to forum on online safety

Falmouth art gallery features work by local girls

South Portland skate park moves to design, fundraising stage

The City Council approved a location for the park this week.