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Tag: poverty

Posted inEditorials

The Russian invasion of Ukraine will increase starvation around the world

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board March 19, 2022March 21, 2022

“We can’t forget the suffering in other parts of the world. Charitable contributions, if you are able, can literally help feed the world.”

Posted inEditorials

Most Maine children qualify for an expanded tax credit. Parents must file their federal taxes to claim it.

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board May 13, 2021May 13, 2021
Posted inEditorials

Child tax credit expansion is important poverty reduction tool

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board March 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Nordic lessons on reducing poverty

Avatar photo by Michael Cianchette, Opinion columnist February 5, 2021February 5, 2021
Posted inEducation, Maine Focus

Better educated high school teachers don’t predict whether Maine students finish college

by Darren Fishell December 7, 2017December 6, 2017
Posted inEducation, Maine Focus

4 ways we can all support students in poverty

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor December 2, 2017November 30, 2017
Posted inAroostook, Augusta, Bangor, Down East, Hancock, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Focus, Mid-Maine, Midcoast, News, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Portland, State, York

How Maine redirected millions meant to help poor families with kids

Avatar photo by Matthew Stone June 23, 2016February 27, 2018
Posted inThe Point

From a child at risk, to a teacher: How I gained my confidence

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor February 3, 2016February 3, 2016
Posted inState, The Point

Here’s my hope for a student who was living in poverty

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor December 28, 2015December 28, 2015
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Contributor

The poor deserve our compassion, not our contempt

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor October 1, 2015October 1, 2015
Posted inBangor, Education, News, State

‘How easy it is to make a difference in someone’s life’: What these Old Town middle schoolers learned about poverty

Avatar photo by Erin Rhoda June 9, 2015June 12, 2015
Posted inThe Point

Growing up poor hurts your chances of finishing college — even if you’re smart

by Michael Kennedy June 4, 2015June 5, 2015
Posted inThe Point

The number 1 way to help kids? Reduce poverty, according to teachers

Avatar photo by Erin Rhoda May 20, 2015May 20, 2015

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