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MAINE TO RECEIVE NEARLY $10 MILLION IN HEAD START FUNDING

              U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe and U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that six Maine child development programs will be receiving a combined $9,224,800 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue area Head Start programs.   Specifically, the funding will be allocated as follows: ·        Aroostook County Action Program                               Presque Isle                  $1,200,000 ·        Kennebec Valley Community Action Program   Waterville                     $1,350,000 ·        Community Concepts, Inc.                                            South Paris                   $2,230,000 ·        Penquis Community Action Program, Inc.                     Bangor                         $1,760,000 ·        People’s Regional Opportunity Program                        Portland                       $1,460,000 ·        Southern Kennebec Child Development Corp.  Augusta                        $1,224,800   “For decades, Maine has played host to numerous community development organizations that serve to improve the quality of life for low-income families.  Within these organizations, Head Start programs target the youngest members of our communities and serve as stepping-stones to greater educational opportunities,” said the Senators in a joint statement. “With grants totaling nearly $10 million, the communities across Maine are ensured another year of strong Head Start programs and the critical support they provide young children.”   ###