Child care centers and essential workers with kids get federal help during pandemic

Maine has received nearly $11 million in federal money to support essential workers and child-care providers during the pandemic.

Maine Children’s Home in Waterville announces new partnership with Benton childcare program

After 18 years of operation, the Children's Place Early Care & Education Center, a program of the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, will end and relaunch as the Bright Beginnings Learning Center — Waterville.

Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects

The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.

Safe childcare regulations necessary

Children need high quality child care

Democrats, kids groups oppose new Maine child care rules

Maine lawmakers voice concerns about proposed child care rules

Quality early education key to ending generational crime

YMCA names child care directors

Group to look into child care licensing, regulation