The portion of Maine’s population that’s 18 or younger fell from 23.6% to 18.6% between 2000 and 2020, according to an analysis of census data.
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Families flock to New Gloucester orchard for apple picking, corn maze
Opening day at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester brought apples, cider, pumpkins and doughnuts as the fall season kicks off.
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Peter Brown and Shannon Bowring to headline authors event for Maine children
Award-winning authors Peter Brown and Shannon Bowring will take the stage at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield on Friday, Aug. 8, for the ninth annual Evening with Maine Authors to support Camp Susan Curtis. It is the only camp in Maine that exclusively serves Maine children from low-income households, who would not otherwise be […]
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More Maine babies are named Cooper and Aurora. Is it why we think?
Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.
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Maine children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel draws criticism and praise for posts about Gaza
Rachel Griffin Accurso’s outspoken posts asking the world to do more for the children of war-torn Gaza have garnered international media attention and prompted the group StopAntisemitism to ask the Department of Justice to investigate her.
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VFW Post 3335 in Jay hosts luncheon and award ceremony
Winners of the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests were recognized at the award ceremony.
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Children are invited to shop for gifts at Livermore Falls First Baptist Church
The Livermore Falls First Baptist Church is offering an event on Dec. 7 where children can shop for gifts.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital receives award for having ‘pediatric ready’ emergency department
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital held a ceremony to accept an award for becoming certified “pediatric ready” in their emergency department.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington kids learn lessons on money by selling rocks
Theo and Dash Stone sold rocks and other items to earn some money.
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Kids transform into dinosaurs at Jay-Niles Memorial Library in Jay
Jennifer Stone leads kids and families in self-regulating dinosaur yoga.