The proposal from Sen. Mike Tipping would ensure Maine continues funding school meals for all if federal funding is cut, though it’s unclear exactly how much that could cost.
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With help from an anonymous donor, fresh Maine fish is being distributed to schools across the state
Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12’s nutrition director Mike Flynn picks up 70 pounds of fresh fish from Portland Harbor weekly to use in school lunches.
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Fewer students statewide are using free meals, even though it’s available for all
Communities have stepped up to help get meals out to students through the food bank and volunteers, but increased remote learning and home schooling mean fewer students are taking advantage of free meals compared with last year.
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AUBURN — There will be a bean supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. Cost is $8 for adults, children age 6-12 is $4, and children under 5 get in free. The menu consists of baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, bread, beverages and pies. Entertainment […]
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RUMFORD — There will be a benefit for Desiree Jessmore from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Rumford American Legion Hall. There will be a spaghetti dinner, salad and desserts, with $6 for the dinner and $8 for the dinner and dance. There will also be a 50/50 and Chinese Auction. This […]
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DURHAM — Acacia Masonic Lodge, Route 136 across from River Park, will hold a bean supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. On the menu are baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles and homemade pies. Prices are $8, adults; $3, ages 5 to 12; free, children under 5. […]
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GRAY — There will be a public baked bean and casserole supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, hosted by American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road. Pies will be the featured dessert. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12. — GREENWOOD — A supper/dance will take […]
Posted inThe Penobscot Times
RSU 34 taking part in USDA food program
After school meals will be available on days when schools are offering after school programs that are open to all students.
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Community meals
OTISFIELD — An American style summer family barbecue will be held Saturday, July 6, at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, a mile off Route 121. There will be two seatings: 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, macaroni salad, watermelon, ice […]
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AUBURN — There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St., from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22. The menu consists of two kinds of beans, brown bread, coleslaw, red and brown hot dogs, American chop suey, assorted desserts and beverage. The cost of the meal is $6 […]