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With free meals available for all students in Maine, officials say there are still hurdles to offering better food

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation October 01, 2022

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RICHMOND — A photo posted recently on Facebook of a Regional School District 2 lunch sparked controversy among parents who struggled to understand how the meal was considered sufficient. Officials say providing nutritious food that kids want to eat is more challenging than it appears, especially now that meals are free for all public school students in the state. This photo of a free school lunch served at Marcia Buker Elementary School... + full article



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