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Xavier Botana / Portland Public Schools

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Xavier Botana / Portland Public Schools

Posted on September 14, 2020 by dmartignetti

Xavier Botana speaks to us about Portland’s first day of school. Also, School meals will be free to all City of Portland, Maine Public Schools students this fall! On remote learning days, students or parents may pick up meals. More info in our FAQ’s on in-school meals & pick-up sites, including Peaks Island at www.portlandschools.org

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