Individuals, groups and systems must invest time, energy and caring into ensuring that every young Maine person understands how much they matter.
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Maine Voices: Let’s eliminate ‘the million word gap’ in kindergarten
Reading together for 20 minutes a day when your children are young will bear fruit for years to come, says Maine’s 2022 Mother of the Year.
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Commentary: Conservatives need to step up, present a paid leave plan of their own
A middle ground exists between the broken status quo and the expensive and unwieldy proposal that was part of Build Back Better.
Posted inNation & World
Extra cash for low-income mothers may influence baby brains
The findings build on evidence that cash support can improve outcomes for older children, said study co-author Katherine Magnuson.
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Maine Voices: Doing our part to protect children from COVID-19
Getting vaccinated, wearing a mask in large groups will help slow the spread of virus in our communities.
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Maine Voices: Helping children with disabilities is part of David Flanagan’s lesser-known legacy
As he faces his toughest battle yet, he’s still dedicating his energy to bettering lives via the Augusta-based Children’s Center.
Posted inLocal & State
Toddler in critical condition after being found unresponsive in Cornville pond, police say
The 2-year-old was found Tuesday afternoon in a small farm pond off James Road and airlifted to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, according to officials.
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Maine Voices: The teachers who make a difference
Did you have a ‘Mrs. Krikorian’ – an educator who looked past your surface and saw your potential?
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Judge rules Tennessee governor’s mask opt-out can endanger kids with disabilities
Parents of students with health conditions argued that the governor’s executive order endangered their children and hurt their ability to attend in-person classes.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
State had prior involvement in most child homicide cases in Maine
A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram analysis of newly released details going back 14 years shows DHHS had contact with most of those families before the children were killed.