Poverty Archives - Centralmaine.com

Our View: Child poverty needs more than a growing economy

by The Editorial Board October 7, 2019October 10, 2019

One of the greatest periods of economic growth has not kept millions of American children from living lives on the brink.

by The Editorial Board September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

The next few years will be crucial in establishing high-quality pre-kindergarten programs throughout the state.

by The Editorial Board August 5, 2019August 2, 2019

A new housing program has potential, but help needs to reach these vulnerable children much sooner.

by The Editorial Board July 26, 2019July 28, 2019

For millions of American workers, affordable housing is nowhere to be found.

The new rule would prohibit states from automatically enrolling people who are eligible for other welfare benefits.

Lewiston is taking on crushing poverty, and other Maine communities should take notice.

by Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald June 28, 2019June 28, 2019

Fossil fuel-driven climate change will have a particularly devastating impact on the poor and on future generations.

With limited incomes and little or no savings, seniors increasingly depend on government programs and worry who will care for them as they age.