Patty Hamsher

Remembering Rice's Country Store

Thu, 02 May 2013 22:01:00 GMT

Years ago, Rice’s Store was the last stop of the school year for local students; bus drivers would pull in and buy candy for everyone on board as a final celebration.

Arriving at Destination Imagination

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Together this team of creative thinkers buck the teenage stereotype of eye-rolling, video game obsessed know-it-alls. And these teens are heading to Tennessee.

CrossFit KIDS: Working Out for Fun

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:56:00 GMT

Seasonal sports and trips to the park provide an important outlet for getting the ants out of the pants, and now CrossFit Nation in Easton has rolled out a new type of year-round fitness class program for the under eighteen set.

Mid-Shore Fun in the Summertime

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Whether it's making mud pies, performing for a crowd, serving up an ace, or exploring a lighthouse, the summer camps and drop-in programs in our area provide something for everyone.

WineFest in St. Michaels: Drinking in the Spring

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:02:00 GMT

Every year the traffic of thirsty WineFest festival-goers has increased by fifty percent--meaning thirsts are quenched, connoisseurs are born, and local charities are reaping the benefit.

World Schooling and Continent Hopping

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:06:00 GMT

Journeying to the big talked-about places as well as the lesser-traveled areas, the Wildmans are getting their hands dirty and expanding their minds with lessons in poverty, discrimination, beauty, and awe.

Redshirt or Green Light?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:23:00 GMT

Occasionally, there are students that are either not ready or more-than-ready to pack a backpack and take part in a regular school day.

Flying Kidless

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:28:00 GMT

My hands, so used to busyness, and now without kids to feed and entertain and lead to the bathroom, were at least satisfied by the nervous energy of fiddling.

Biking for Talbot Special Riders

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:37:00 GMT

“We are not trying to create equestrians, per se,” says Sandy. “Rather we are taking individuals and emphasizing their abilities rather than their disabilities, building on their abilities to their greatest potential.”

SLIDESHOW: Destination Cambridge

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:08:40 GMT

Explore the appeal of Cambridge or rediscover the favorite hot spots you haven't visited in a while. With downtown shops, restaurants, and galleries to fit every budget and taste and peripheral festivals, playgrounds, bakeries, and more, you won't be sorry you turned your car towards the Choptank.

Local Author Writes a Wrong

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:21:00 GMT

Kyle realized that his stepfather was a “dream buster,” and today Kyle is setting out to help kids identify the dream busters that might be hiding in their lives too.

A Chilly Beach Day is Still a Beach Day

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:03:11 GMT

This might not be the bikini-clad experience you have featured on your screen saver, but a mid-Atlantic beach in the off-season offers an escape from routine and a surprising amount of fun.

Broadening Horizons

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:04:00 GMT

"I really feel like I can do anything after going to a completely different country by myself without anyone I knew for the first semester of college.”

Settling into The Lazyjack

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:29:00 GMT

Though the island offers a vacation experience seemingly worlds away from the buzz of Easton and St. Michaels, the secret truly is the love that this husband and wife duo have invested into this small slice of the hospitality business.