Things I Like

Things I Like

Windy football games A drawer full of new batteries Clint Eastwood movies Staying close to home on New Year’s EveA dog running with a stick in its mouth When readers submit things they likeA 60-degree day in the winter Looking at photos of my son’s first Christmas Eating bad around the holidays A hot shower… Read more »

State Police Give Gifts to the Needy

State Police Give Gifts to the Needy

 Ocean City Lioness President Faye Cathell is pictured presenting stuffed bears to 1st Sgt. Sharp at the Berlin State Police Barracks. The State Police give the bears to young children who have been the victims of crimes or involved in stressful situations. The bears help calm the children and create a level of trust when… Read more »

Buckingham Elementary Students of the Month

Buckingham Elementary Students of the Month

Buckingham Elementary recently recognized its “Students of the Month” for November. Above, first grade winners were Dana Beard, Shamar Baines, Cedasia Downing and Jonathan Church. Below, third grade winners were Tromaine Briddell, Alyssa Webb, Anthony Balsoma, Amia Hickman and Montrel Moore. Winners not pictured were second graders Nellie DeHart, Ian Burak, Bailee Bowden, Allison Hunter… Read more »

6th Graders Learn Budgeting

6th Graders Learn Budgeting

 Students in Megan Garrity’s sixth-grade mathematics class use their number skills to learn how to keep track of a budget. Taylor Bank Marketing Director Jody L. Falter visited Garrity’s classes to help the students learn how banks work and how to keep track of their budget. Pictured, from left, are Will Hastings, Jimmy Edmunds, Hunter… Read more »

OC Elementary Students Help Salvation Army

OC Elementary Students Help Salvation Army

Students from second and third grades at Ocean City Elementary School helped the Salvation Army by donating stockings filled with toys and teddy bears for children in need. Students, top row from left, are Matthew Lodanski, Lacey Eccleston, Eric Rimel, Megan Hurley, Logan Wilkins and Colin O’Donnell. Bottom row, from left, are Caroline Engle, Ethan Linch, Brianna Perry,… Read more »

WPS Celebrates Great Books By Bringing Them to Life

WPS Celebrates Great Books By Bringing Them to Life

 Lisa Petrilli, Worcester Prep’s librarian, each year works with teachers to sponsor an exciting week of the celebration of great books. Some fifth grade students, dressed as book characters, have fun discussing their favorite books. They are, front Regan Shanahan; seated, Zach Oltman, Victoria Middleton, Laura Issel, Lauren Jett and Grace Tunis; back, Lauren Dykes,… Read more »