At its March 17 meeting, the select board reviewed regional service demands, infrastructure progress and local operational policies.
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Franklin County economic initiatives going strong, officials say
Representatives from Greater Franklin Economic & Community Development and SeniorsPlus provided updates on broadband expansion, digital literacy programs, and services supporting older adults.
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Maine can still access federal child care funds, but new process to be implemented
The Trump administration announced it will require states to provide more information to access money to make child care more affordable.
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Maine child care providers brace for freeze in federal aid
They say they would have to shut down if the Trump administration follows through on its move to withhold $12.3 billion nationwide amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.
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United 4 Child Care partnership aims to address crisis of access, affordability
In a public-private collaboration led by the United Way, new facilities in South Portland and Freeport will add 200 spots to Southern Maine’s strained child care industry by early 2026.
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Rangeley Child Care Center welcomes early learners
The child care center can accommodate 74 children from 6 weeks old through preschool.
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Mainers who rely on Head Start may feel strain of prolonged shutdown
The federal program for low-income children and families provides early education, health and nutrition services. Roughly 170 children in Maine are at risk that their program losing funding on Nov. 1
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When Maine day care centers stay quiet about abuse and neglect within their walls
Two cases show the difficulty of holding day cares accountable when they are responsible for reporting themselves.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Child care center in Rangeley dedicated to community champion
The Rangeley Child Care Center is expected to open in October and will accommodate 74 children six weeks old through school age.
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Rangeley Child Care Center hires director ahead of October opening
Esther Fernandez Rosario says the Rangeley Child Care Center will help fill a void for working parents while child care options remain limited.