-- A Guide for Voters and Candidates, published by the Maine Children's Alliance is now available.
-- Today is the first International Day of the Girl : If you're in Portland, join Hardy Girls / Healthy Women's Press Conference : Stand with girls in Maine and around the world tomorrow at our Day of the Girl event. Mayor Michael Brennan will join girl advocacy groups, teen girls, and supporters on Thursday at 10:00am on the steps of Portland City Hall to proclaim October 11th as Day of the Girl.
-- October 16th : Debate moderated by Candy Crowley... it is hard to imagine wanting to watch this, but she is the first woman moderator since 1992 -- here's hoping some questions are asked about women's health, economic security, and children!
-- October 18th : Love Your Body Day