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A snarky assassin engages in court politics in this YA fantasy
by Shuyler Clark Ezra Toth has a lot on his hands; not only is he a renowned assassin with a penchant for sass, he also has many relationships to uphold and cats to feed between hits. When the crown prince, Christophe, sends knights to Ezra’s doorstep with a request to serve as Christophe’s bodyguard, Ezra […]
From CADL Stockbridge
November packed with activities at Stockbridge Library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell You may still be eating leftover Halloween candy, but our thoughts are now turning toward snow, pumpkin pie, wreaths, and trees decorated with twinkling lights. As we enter that season of warm family gatherings and earlier sunsets, the Stockbridge Branch is offering several […]
Interventionist Amy Taylor is inspired to make a difference with the district’s younger students.
by Amy Haggerty Becoming a teacher has always been Amy Taylor’s goal in life. Her love for teaching began in 1997 when she was hired as Angie Filice’s kindergarten aide at Howlett Elementary School in Gregory. Taylor said “I was so inspired by Angie Filice and learned by watching. I admired her passion for children.” […]
Bridge to Wellness
November: 7 Tips to Reduce Sugar Intake by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD The latest dietary guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture urged Americans to reduce added sugar to no more than 10 percent of calorie intake per day. To put that into perspective, the average person consuming […]
Raise Your Voice Column: Not every mental illness is visible
Published in Uncaged, March 2020 by Kaitelyn Walker, Uncaged Opinion Editor 5 a.m. – My alarm demands me to start the day after only 5 hours of sleep. 5:20 a.m. – My energy kicks in as I look for breakfast, so my mom hands me my long acting Concerta. 5:50 a.m. – Thoughts about what […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Stockbridge Schools off to a great start this school year Hello Stockbridge Families, We are grateful for the start of the new school year and excited to have students back in the buildings. Our year started much better than the two previous years and we are engaging students in learning activities that will stretch them […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Before The Beatles, group had a variety of names by John Robinson Q: Did The Beatles have any other group names before Beatles? A: They started out as The Quarrymen, a group that was put together by John Lennon. Paul McCartney was eventually asked to join, who brought along George Harrison a while later. Other […]
Woah Nellie! A 100-year-old ‘Baked Eggs with Cheese’ recipe redeems itself
by Mary Jo David Last month this writer experienced a bit of a Pinterest fail while revisiting a century-old recipe from Nellie Maxwell’s syndicated column from 1922. But it’s a new month, and I daresay that this new-old recipe could put to shame any fast-food breakfast item of today. That’s not to say Nellie’s recipe […]
Exploring ‘The Infinite Noise’ of emotions in this debut novel
by Shuyler Clark Caleb Michaels bears the typical struggles of a high schooler, but his life as a normal kid is upended when he manifests a superhuman ability. As an Atypical, Caleb can feel the emotions of those around him. While feeling the charged emotions of dozens of teenagers at once can be overwhelming, Caleb […]
Hunters aren’t the only ones in camouflage
by Diane Constable The Pandora Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha pandorus) is nicknamed the Camouflage Moth. It is one of our larger moths with a wingspan between 3 and 4.5 inches. The impressive coloring bodes it well to disguise it from predators. In the evening, it feeds on the nectar of night-blooming flowers like petunias, bouncing bet, […]