[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 59 (Tuesday, April 24, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         COASTAL KIDS PRESCHOOL

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2012

  Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize an incredible 
community effort in Maine at the Coastal Kids Preschool in 
Damariscotta.
  The program at Coastal Kids began in 1995, and has since become a 
community staple, welcoming any child regardless of income or special 
needs.
  Their hard work and dedication to quality and equitable education has 
given them a place of honor within the community. Which is why when 
they had to expand in order to better meet the needs of the community, 
stakeholders from all over the mid-coast came together.
  On April 23, 2012, the Coastal Kids Preschool will formally unveil 
their new facility. With the help of many businesses and USDA Rural 
Development, an opportunity for a head start in life has been afforded 
to more children. I applaud this effort and wish the teachers, 
students, and parents all the best in their new home.

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