A free flu shot clinic is being held Friday at the Root Cellar in Portland, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For the second year, HomeHealth Visiting Nurses is providing free flu shots to patrons of the Root Cellar's food and clothing distribution program. The goal is to reach out to a vulnerable population during the winter.

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