The findings build on evidence that cash support can improve outcomes for older children, said study co-author Katherine Magnuson.
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Stitching books on a quilt for the Bethel Library
The library buys 2,000 books every year, and currently has about 16,000 books in its collection. The library’s fiction committee researches the best-selling and trending fiction books every month to help guide purchases, which means the library has 60 to 75% of the New York Times best selling books available to check out every month.
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Above and Beyond: Kindergarten teacher discusses safety
BETHEL — “I think the world should be run by five-year-old[s],” says Crescent Elementary School Kindergarten teacher, Robin Kennett. “They are the kindest human beings that ever existed … I just think they have a positive attitude.” Kennett has been teaching kindergarten at Crescent Elementary School for more than 35 years. Every year is always […]
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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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Big heart, wise soul, Hailey Go Gold!
BETHEL — As Lucius Annaeus Seneca wrote, “As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” When talking about Hailey Steward, Hailey’s mom, Tabaitha Steward, talks about the time when Hailey was in the children’s hospital and Steward had just bought her new bedding, […]
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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.
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Youth theater group to present ‘James and the Giant Peach, Jr.’
Theater-goers of all ages are invited to a free, outdoor performance of “James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” presented by Cumberland County Children’s Theatre — Maine’s newest youth theater organization. The show will be performed 2 nights only: Friday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Stonehedge event venue in Gray. Originally scheduled for […]
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Ogunquit Playhouse offering a summer full of youth programming
Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy is thrilled to be offering a full slate of on-site youth programming this summer for ages 8-18. Our camp experiences sell out every year, drawing students from all over New England, and create lasting memories for campers and staff alike. Brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists, these […]
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Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations
The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.