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Kennebunkport affordable housing project takes a step forward

A plan for more affordable housing in one of York County's most expensive communities is underway, as a project that could add five or six affordable houses moves forward.

The Kennebunkport Heritage Housing Trust hopes the project, which is under planning board review, will be the first in what could add 25 houses in the next six years.

The plan for the small subdivision on School Street, which is Route 9, was approved for a MaineHousing Affordable Subdivision Program loan Wednesday morning, which will help lower the cost of the houses by $20,000 or more per unit. ....

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