AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - More than two dozen Maine schools are getting help from the state to fix their roofs, improve air quality and remove hazardous materials.
The Maine Department of Education has awarded $12.2 million in loans to 21 school districts.
Part of each loan is considered a grant and is forgiven while the remaining balance of the loan is paid back at a zero percent interest rate.
Schools in Wales, Saco and Rumford will use the help to fix their roofs, while Rangeley Lakes Regional School will use $1 million for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act.
Each school building can get a maximum $1 million loan within any five-year period.
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