A major blame game is being played, and this is usually a contest with no winners. At this point in the discourse between the Worcester County Commissioners and the Worcester County Board of Education, their messages are not important. What’s critical now is the present actions being taken and the future consequences for the students… Read more »
Half days to end the school yearThe show, “The Stranger”Watching my teen with little kidsKnowing it will eventually get hot hereThe Special Olympics torch run eventUneventful nights at homeBusiness anniversary celebrationsThe way Jokic plays basketballFarmers Market vibesStrangers who say helloLawns with nice lines
With the sounds, sights and smells, the Boardwalk is a blow to the senses typically but in a good way. Everything comes together to represent summer in a beach town. Some of the sounds heard on the Boardwalk include the ringing of arcade games and shrieks from amusement rides. Some of the smells include salt… Read more »
Throughout this spring’s budget process involving the Worcester County Commissioners and the Worcester County Board of Education, a takeaway for me has been how openly outspoken many educators have been. It’s a major change from previous years when teachers typically refrained from airing their views into the public arena. Safe to say those days are… Read more »
Congratulations to all the high school graduates. By now, you have walked across the stage, before your classmates, teachers, administrators and family, shook hands with a figure of authority and received your high school diploma. This much is certain — a major milestone in your life has been achieved and you should be proud of… Read more »
As far as graduation speeches go, I think I have heard about 100 of them in my life. Though I didn’t see this particular one in person, I wanted to share a speech from last year.A 24-year-old woman from New Jersey with non-verbal Autism, Bonker was one of Rollins College’s five valedictorians, achieving a perfect… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners’ decision to not give away the synthetic ice rink – purchased for about $70,000 in 2019 – turned out to be the right call. Once it was clear the majority of officials wanted to do away with the rink, there was some consternation among the commissioners whether the county should donate… Read more »
Quiet mornings alone in my kitchenPlayoff college lacrosse gamesYouth athletes with a strong work ethicBarefoot on fresh grassThe Orioles’ excitementA great coach’s speech to team after a lossA rose bush in full bloomLeftovers as good as the first timeA day with no allergy issuesA successful grassroots effortDimmable lights in every room
Of the two Cruisin events – one in the spring and the other in October – the May edition typically brings larger crowds than its fall counterpart. In years past, the spring Cruisin has also been the event with more trouble from non-event participants who in the past have come to Ocean City with its… Read more »
This week’s Stephen Decatur High School seniors’ parade had a bit of everything — from tears to laughs — as the Class of 2023 made its way south along the Boardwalk.What a joy it was to witness the sense of community on the Boardwalk as 350-plus Stephen Decatur High School graduates-to-be participated in a parade… Read more »