LEWISTON The following local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Bates College. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Mia Shifrin of Weld, daughter of Brett Shifrin and Sara Shifrin, is a graduate of Gould Academy. She is a senior […]
Beginning in October 2021, seven individuals collaborated on a service project called Tap Into History, a website home to the Bellefonte Underground Railroad self-guided virtual tour, which they created.
Sandra Rankin, Home-Start Falkirk manager, believes the benefit system and job opportunities must be addressed.
She said: “We have seen a rise in child poverty for many years.
“For families, the main causes have been changes to the benefit system and a lack of opportunity for training and employment for parents.
“We support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged families across Falkirk and they are the ones who are being disproportionately affected financially.
“No parent should face a decision on whether to heat their home or feed their child, buy shoes for school or stay at home so the family can all eat for the next few days. This is often the choice faced by parents experiencing real financial hardship.