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Unlike others in Maine, Yarmouth’s Rowe School was equipped to minimize lost classroom time after a chickenpox outbreak.

Fish with a dose of storytelling

by Christine Burns Rudalevige October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

Teach children the tales behind the fish and raise good little sustainable eaters.

Op-eds, Opinion, Politics

Commentary: Question 2 sabotages Maine’s economy, ultimately hurting education

by Peter Anastos Special to the Press Herald October 8, 2016October 19, 2016

The referendum question would depress growth and raise less overall tax revenue, not more.

Local & State, News

Yarmouth parents voice concerns about planned cellular antennas near schools

by Dennis Hoey October 6, 2016October 7, 2016

But the Town Council says Thursday that it has no authority to overrule Planning Board approval of an antenna array on a water tower near the high school and an elementary school.

Health, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Chickenpox cases prompt exclusion of 5 unvaccinated students from Yarmouth school

by Joe Lawlor October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Two children at Rowe School have come down with the highly contagious disease, which can be prevented with a vaccine.

Business, Food, News

New pub opening in Yarmouth next week embraces comfortable role

by Meredith Goad September 12, 2016September 13, 2016

The Owl & Elm, located next to Handy’s, will serve comfort foods made from scratch.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Excess lead in Yarmouth schools’ water sparks call for testing at all schools

by Gillian Graham September 1, 2016September 2, 2016

A health advocate notes that many Maine school districts are not required to monitor for lead, as Yarmouth officials address slightly elevated levels at two schools.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Water tests at 2 Yarmouth schools exceed federal standards for lead

by Staff Report August 31, 2016September 2, 2016

Bottled drinking water will be provided to staff and students at Yarmouth Elementary School, where drinking fountains showed elevated lead levels, Superintendent Andrew R. Dolloff says in an email to parents Wednesday.