Editor’s Note: In an effort to help our OA community stay sane during this extended break, the Olivian will offer an extensive guide of what to watch, listen to, read, and eat. These posts will be written by members of the OA community. If you are interested in sharing ideas for passing the time, email […]
Massachusetts Schools Closed Until May 4
Governor Charlie Baker has announced on March 25th that all Massachusetts schools will remain closed until May 4th at the earliest. This change in closing is a revision from his last ruling of schools being closed until early April. Baker stressed the importance of education during this break and that this is “not an extended […]
Staying sane in the quarantine
By Zita Cambra Whenever something bad happens it always makes me focus on the positive. I don’t know why. Admittedly I’ve had my share of hard times and for me, so possibly it’s a coping mechanism. It’s always resulted in me thinking how could this be worse? Or What is the message? What […]
Mrs. Holt’s tips for accessing free e-resources
In addition to the online resources offered to the Oliver Ames community through the OA library website and the Ames Free website, students can access movies, audiobooks, and ebooks through Boston Public Library. Any Massachusetts resident can apply for an ecard from Boston Public Library. At the BPL.org site, follow the directions at the Log-in prompt […]
Corona Update 3/18
As many of you may know, schools in Massachusetts will be closed until April 7th per word of Governor Baker. However, the CDC recently recommended that all organized events with 50 or more people should be halted from 2-4 weeks up to 8-20 weeks. As far as we know there are no implications for this […]
Schools closed through April 7
By the Daily Olivian staff Oliver Ames High School will remain closed through April 7 after Gov. Baker made the decision Sunday. This extends Easton’s previously announced self-closure by another 8 days. The new rules, which also close all restaurants to eat-in dining and ban any gatherings of more than 25 people, will also throw […]