On Sept. 16, the Wachusett Garden Club held a dinner for its members, an end of summer celebration, at the home of Carol Schrader and Erik Garcia in Princeton. Due to two years of limitations from COVID-19, we had not had a big social event and wanted to have a bash. Tents, tables, chairs and lights were assembled, and a catered dinner was delivered. Thirtyfour members and guests came to the dinner, and a great time was had by all.

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The Massachusetts Academy of General Dentistry endorses dental insurance reform, so patients’ premium dollars are spent on patient care. Massachusetts law establishes an 88 percent medical loss ratio (MLR) for medical insurance plans, but there is currently no MLR for dental insurance plans.

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Just a few weeks ago, I would not have imagined sitting down to write this column. I had been notified that my services would no longer be required as of Sept.