A row of young children sit cross-legged on colorful play mats at Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta, Maine.A row of young children sit cross-legged on colorful play mats at Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta, Maine.A row of young children sit cross-legged on colorful play mats at Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta, Maine.
ImageA row of young children sit cross-legged on colorful play mats at Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta, Maine.A row of young children sit cross-legged on colorful play mats at Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta, Maine.
A staff member and a client share a laugh outside a homeless shelter in Brunswick, Maine.A staff member and a client share a laugh outside a homeless shelter in Brunswick, Maine.A staff member and a client share a laugh outside a homeless shelter in Brunswick, Maine.
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    Construction Loan for New Units – BRUNSWICK, ME

    Asylum Seekers Renting New Apartments

    The completion of 60 rental units in Brunswick’s former Naval Air Station, coupled with MaineHousing’s commitment to …
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