News & Features
wash. rinse. repeat.
Six weeks to finding the heart of your home in your messy house. [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
Summer Camps
And after the winter we just had, oh yes, we will go! [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
Mom Q & A
Amanda Soule [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
Mud and magic feathers
5 early spring hikes for little ones [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
Moms, get your heads in the game
Prepare for the best ball season ever. [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
Gifted kids ...
they need help too [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
Thinking spring
Get the most out of it, here's how. [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
Fighting allergies
Attack the problem at it's source. [RaisingMaine Magazine April 2008]
News Headlines
A field trip with a ripple effect
Land trusts catering to students emphasize the importance of getting outdoors and foster a new generation of conservationists.
May 9, 2008
I scream, but you smile, as ice cream truck's tunes play
The golden oldies on a vendor's playlist cause something of a stir in Portland.
May 7, 2008
THE MAINE INGREDIENT
What's that wonderful smell? Chicken and the fixings
April 16, 2008
Maine, 13 other states report illnesses from cereal salmonella
Three people were treated at a hospital, but no one has died from eating a company's puffed cereal.
April 14, 2008
Hike Acadia in spring, avoid the crowds
April 13, 2008
Hints from Heloise
Vinegar saves day for tea drinker
April 13, 2008
Breast cancer license plate due
The specialty plate will raise money and remind people of the benefits of early detection.
April 8, 2008
Heloise: Household Hints
'Memory pillow' proves a keeper
April 6, 2008
The Maine Ingredient
Primed to spring forward
April 2, 2008
'Mocktails for Moms-to-Be'
April 2, 2008
Starting today, buckle up or risk a fine
Changes in state law mean that failure to use seat belts can bring fines ranging from $50 to $250.
April 1, 2008
Outdoors stores spread wealth of knowledge through seminars
March 23, 2008
Seeing double? Be sure to plan accordingly
Parents expecting twins may feel 'joy mixed with terror,' but preparation helps bring order.
March 23, 2008
FAMILIES TODAY
Challenges of second pregnancy
March 23, 2008
HINTS FROM HELOISE
Warm up to tips for sunny-day outings
March 23, 2008
What's sweet about mud season? Maine Maple Sunday
The sap will be running and the syrup flowing at sugar houses around the state this weekend. Just be on the lookout for potholes and frost heaves.
March 20, 2008
Data theft: Card users told to be ON ALERT
Take action to keep the scammers away from your money.
March 19, 2008
FAMILIES TODAY
Slow down, follow our six steps to toilet training
March 16, 2008
HOUSE TO HOME
In broad strokes, tips on painting
March 16, 2008
HINTS FROM HELOISE
Cinnamon: Spice that's everything nice at home
March 16, 2008
Readers chip in with ideas to help improve eating habits
March 9, 2008
Weight loss camps cut down on drastic measures
Sending youngsters home with a healthy lifestyle seems to have replaced all-out efforts aimed at a quick weight-loss fix.
March 9, 2008
HINTS FROM HELOISE
Spring-cleaning plan can help busy readers get it all done
March 9, 2008
New peanut-butters
spreading everywhere
It's no longer just about creamy or chunky. Now the choices seem practically limitless.
March 5, 2008
Cook It Light
A bit of doctoring, and cake loses half its fat and calories
March 5, 2008
HINTS FROM HELOISE
Foolproof Easter eggs
March 2, 2008
Think big
This year`s Portland Flower Show will offer advice on creative ways to help small spaces blossom.
March 2, 2008
Salty snacks equal more sodas for kids
Which makes sodium a 'hidden factor in the obesity epidemic,' according to a new study.
February 27, 2008
The Maine Ingredient
Old habits not so hard to break
February 27, 2008
EX-ETIQUETTE
Calling stepmother mom's not a bonus
February 24, 2008
'Iron Chef' competition spices up a dinner party
People who love to cook invite guests to prepare and share dishes using the same secret ingredient.
February 20, 2008
FAMILIES TODAY: Who's to blame not always as simple as it first appears
February 17, 2008
When childhood fun comes packaged in a box ...
Something may be lost, the experts say, unless kids put something of themselves in the pursuit.
February 17, 2008
Gorham Sports Center sold at auction
The Southern Maine Community Recreation Center may have outdoor fields and walking trails.
February 15, 2008
Home gardening workshops to begin in March
For the first time, a team of educators will travel the state, focusing on small-scale gardening.
February 15, 2008
Cook It Light
It doesn't take a cup of oil to make a moist cake.
February 13, 2008
Senate OKs school consolidation changes
Districts could develop their own cost-sharing plans under an amendment that still needs House approval.
February 13, 2008
Too young for cell phone getting a lot younger
Teens and their 8- to 12-year-old siblings are the fastest growing segment of the cell phone market.
February 3, 2008
FAMILIES TODAY
Son teaches parents a lesson about success
January 27, 2008
Going against the grain
A new bakery eschews conventional flours in favor of spelt, a relative of common wheat, to make its bagels, pizza dough and focaccia.
January 16, 2008
Conquering clutter
A South Portland woman tackles her home's overflow by
committing to getting rid of '365 Things in 365 Days.'
January 13, 2008
Don't let winter get your goat
When the walls of the cabin start to close in, what's a foodie to do?
For starters, don't cry in your milk ... Make cheese with it!
January 9, 2008
Snow plays well here
Toys aren't necessary to frolic in winter, but some of
them sure
look fun.
January 6, 2008
Going wild in the kitchen
No lions and tigers, but bear, for sure, can be found sizzling on
Kate Krukowski Gooding's stove.
January 2, 2008
Mist opportunities
For Mainers trying to avoid dry skin and cracked woodwork during
the winter, it's not just the heat, it's the humidity.
December 30, 2007
Arthritic kids lack Maine specialist
When rheumatism attacks, it’s difficult to diagnose and often
requires traveling out of state for treatment.
December 9, 2007
Vaccination doubts on the rise
A small but rising number of parents opt out for their children,
citing side-effect risk and other fears.
More parents are citing philosophical reasons for deciding not to
immunize their children.
December 9, 2007
Steady vaccine supply stirs schools to offer flu shots
A top state health official says the clinics are a good idea because the virus is usually spread by children.
December 6, 2007
Self magazine says Portland seventh-best place for women
The city gets points for its gyms and low rate of STDs, but loses ground when it comes to alcohol.
November 27, 2007
Sugar and spicy
(archive)
Marketing toward young girls captures the attention of Maine
parents concerned with stereotypes, oversexualized toys and
clothes, and an overemphasis on appearance.
November 4, 2007
Outdoors with Children
The Almeida family has a few activity suggestions for families that want to be more active and enjoy the outdoors.
Disc golfFamily-friendly hikes
There are lots of great trails for families in Maine. Here are a few the Almeida family enjoys:
Grafton Notch State Park