Leave for the non-birthing parent after a new baby arrives gives the family an opportunity to bond.
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Elaine Marden Shackford, 70, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026, after a yearlong fight with bladder cancer. Elaine was born on July 24,…
Philip Eugene Gendreau, 93, of Casco, Maine, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, surrounded by family.
Previous studies on parental leave had traditionally focused on mothers’ health, while less attention has been paid to fathers’ mental health.
CONCORD — On May 29, Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed Senate Bill 608 into law, which allows retirees taking care of children to access the state’s ch…
BROWNFIELD, Maine — A sellout crowd of over 150 gathered at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield, Maine, on Aug. 9 for dinner and a readin…