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Portland

Portland child care facility moves forward with expansion plans

Parenting

Child's car seat inspections offered free of charge this weekend in Bangor

Experts will check the car seat for installation, sizing, and review any recalls so kids can stay safe while traveling in a vehicle.
Outreach

Quality Housing Coalition is trying to make life better for single moms

The nonprofit is trying to make life a little better for single mothers. Here's a look at how the first year of the program went.
Bath Brunswick

BIW and local YMCA team up to offer more child care options for community

Officials at Bath Iron Works say they see this as a way to attract and retain employees. The Bath Area Family YMCA see it as an early learning center for kids.
Education

Maine school offers practice run to help kindergarteners shake out first day jitters

Reiche Elementary, which is part of Portland's public school system, offered a practice first day to help kids feel a bit more prepared to start school.
Education

Child care center breaks ground in Rangeley

The $3.5 million Rangeley Childcare Center will offer about 50 spots for infants and kids up to 5 years old.
Health

Construction for new child care facility in Rangeley will begin in October

One nonprofit is working to open a new child care center right on Loon Lake Road in Rangeley.
Mental Health

A new school year can be exciting for some kids but stressful for others

Returning to school is a big change, but some students face violent incidents in their communities or threats against their school. Here are tips to navigate stress.
Mental Health

Threats can worsen stress for kids already anxious about school

The director of youth education at NAMI Maine shared tips for parents and caretakers to help students better understand safety concerns about their school.
Health

New research shows paid family leave can lead to healthier babies

Data from New York showed a reduction in respiratory tract infections in babies since the state launched paid family leave in 2018.
Health

New research shows paid family leave can lead to healthier babies

Data from New York showed a reduction in respiratory tract infections in babies since the state launched paid family leave in 2018.
Health

Paid family leave can lead to healthier babies, USM study finds

The University of Southern Maine researcher was on a team that studied hospital data from New York State, where paid family leave has been offered since 2018.