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Monthly cruises offered on CBMM's Winnie Estelle

Monthly cruises offered on CBMM’s Winnie Estelle   The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering three different types of monthly cruises this summer for guests looking to get out on the water aboard its 1920 buyboat Winnie Estelle.    New this year, CBMM is inviting guests to bring someone special for an evening cruise to watch the sun set over the beautiful Miles River. Scheduled for 7:15pm on June 3 and July 1, and 7pm on Aug. 5, cruises are dependent on weather, and boat and water conditions. The

Easton Choral Arts Society Helping Ukraine People

Easton Choral Arts Society Helping Ukraine People  Easton Choral Arts Society has been approached by a regular donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, with a pledge to donate five dollars for every ticket sold to the upcoming “Look to the Day” concertsperformed on Thursday, May 19th at 7:30 and Sunday, May 22nd at 4 pm in Christ Church Easton.  Each of the two performances has a capacity of 200 seats which could provide a total of $2000 for the donation effort by this donor. The funds will be sent to the

Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival 2022: June 10 - 18 at the Ebenezer Theater, Easton

Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival 2022: June 10–18 at the Ebenezer Theater, Easton By James Carder The 2022 Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival will be held at the Ebenezer Theater (17 S. Washington St., Easton, MD) from June 10th to June 18th. The Festival’s six concerts will feature 18 performances, each conceived around “artful dialogues” among the musicians and composers over the centuries. As Chesapeake Music Executive Director Don Buxton stated, “Given the stresses of the ongoing pandemic, the

Celebrate with CBMM at the Maryland Dove Dock Party

Celebrate with CBMM at the Maryland Dove Dock Party   The public is invited to help the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum celebrate its construction of the new Maryland Dove with a dock party!    CBMM’s St. Michaels, Md., campus opens at 10am on Saturday, May 28, and the festivities start at 11am. Food, drinks, and live music will be on site for guests to enjoy and CBMM’s shipwrights will give talks on rigging and the construction process throughout the day. At 2pm, officials from CBMM and Historic St.

Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs - Small Biz Bulletin May 2022

   Small Biz Bulletin - May 2022 Message from Special Secretary RheeMay is National Military Appreciation Month. Today we are witnessing the sacrifices being made by soldiers in Ukraine and are reminded of how important it is to pay tribute to those who fight for the freedoms of others. As an immigrant from South Korea, it feels very personal to me each time I see a nighttime snapshot of the Korean Peninsula where North Korea is pitch black while South Korea is brightly lit. I am keenly aware that the

Oxford Picket Fences Benefit Local Organizations

Oxford Picket Fences Benefit Local OrganizationsOxford, MD – Since 2007, the Oxford Business Association’s (OBA) fall auction of these beautiful painted picket fences has been a highly anticipated event. Local artists from Oxford, Easton and St. Michaels have volunteered their time, talents, and creativity to produce colorful painted scenes on a 4-picket section of the iconic Oxford Fence representing Eastern Shore Life. These works of art will be auctioned, with all proceeds going to local charities and

For All Seasons Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month with Spread Joy Confetti Challenge!

For All Seasons Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month with Spread Joy Confetti Challenge!   According to Mental Health America, about one-half of all Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, with symptoms starting by age 24 for the majority of people. The organization also reports that the average delay between symptom onset and treatment is 11 years, meaning a lot of people spend months or years facing mental health challenges before getting a

Talbot County Government's Repurposing Center Mitigates Environmental Impact on the Mid-Shore

Talbot County Government’s Repurposing Center Mitigates Environmental Impact on the Mid-Shore   We have all seen materials hauled away from building construction sites, roadway projects, and even natural disasters. But perhaps, we may not have considered what happens to all of the concrete, asphalt, and trees that are hauled away and how it might be affecting the environment. Warren Edwards, Superintendent for Talbot County Roads Department, had an idea for dealing with this challenge while also

CCCA Newsletter – May/June 2022 Joanne GellesArtist of the Month @ The FoundryArtist Tribute and Reception Thursday, June 2 from 5-7pm @ The Foundry  Joanne Gelles has long been the tenured artist-in-residence at The Foundry, dating all the way back to 2016. In June she’ll be bowing out to allow other artists to use the studio in the upcoming months.  Let’s all celebrate her amazing run and incredible talent during the month of June as she is the featured artist of the month. She’s been working on

For All Seasons Provides Therapy and Support for Students at Chesapeake College

For All Seasons Provides Therapy and Support for Students at Chesapeake College   Everyone needs support at different times of their lives. Sometimes it’s a traumatic event, mounting bills, job loss, college classes, or the overall stress from life that may make it difficult to cope. For All Seasons, Inc. has partnered with Chesapeake College to offer support and therapy for its students to navigate these life challenges and unexpected transitions via telehealth or in-person on the Wye Mills campus. The

CBMM hosts annual conference of the Council of American Maritime Museums on its St. Michaels campus

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was proud to host the annual conference of the Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) on its St. Michaels, Md., campus from April 27–30, 2022. Held in person for the first time since 2019, this year’s conference included participants from nearly 30 maritime museums from the United States and Europe, in addition to several from other affiliated organizations.   The Council of American Maritime Museums was founded in 1974 to bring together institutions working toward

Matthew Watkins Named Talbot County Department of Emergency Services Division Chief

Matthew Watkins Named Talbot County Department of Emergency Services Division Chief   Matthew Watkins has been named Talbot County Department of Emergency Services Division Chief after Brian LeCates was promoted to Director of Emergency Services. Watkins has been working with Talbot County Emergency Services (EMS) since 1996 when he started as a part-time paramedic. He became a full-time paramedic with Talbot County EMS in 1999.  His work experiences have spanned law enforcement, military medicine,

Greenaway honored by National Maritime Historical Society

Greenaway honored by National Maritime Historical Society   Kristen Greenaway, President & CEO of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (right), was honored by the National Maritime Historical Society and its 11th annual National Maritime Awards dinner in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Greenaway, along with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. David F. Winkler, Historian at the Naval Historical Foundation, was presented with the NMHS Distinguished Service

Dove Tales opens at CBMM, reception set for May 26

Dove Tales opens at CBMM, reception set for May 26   The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., is proud to announce that it has officially opened its newest exhibition, Dove Tales, and invites the public to join in the celebration at an opening event on Thursday, May 26.    Dove Tales explores the sources that reveal the history, construction, and cultural significance of Maryland Dove. From the tercentenary representation to the 1970s and current iteration, the vessels have served as

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Honors Martha Read at Easton Gala Post Concert Dinner on April 22, 2022

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Honors Martha Read at Easton Gala Post Concert Dinner on April 22, 2022  The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) concluded its 2021-2022 season in Easton on Friday, April 22, 2022, with its season finale concert, A Gloriously Radiant Finale. The concert, which featured YaoGuang Zhai, the Principal Clarinetist of the Baltimore Symphony, was met with a rave review and a standing ovation.  After the concert concluded, the MSO Board of Directors hosted a post-concert dinner at the

Erene Katris Joins EXIT on the Bay Realty in Easton

Erene Katris Joins EXIT on the Bay Realty in EastonEaston, Maryland (Grassroots Newswire) April 28, 2022 - EXIT on the Bay Realty is pleased to announce that Erene Katris has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT on the Bay Realty, located at 29 E Dover Street, Easton, Maryland is a proud member of EXIT Mid-Atlantic's rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Hosts Guest Performer Adam Glaser

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Hosts Guest Performer Adam GlaserFor Special Jazz Pops Concert In Easton, Rehoboth Beach  Award-winning conductor, composer and pianist Adam Glaser joins an ensemble of Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra musicians June 2 and 3 for an eclectic evening of jazz, crossover and contemporary music.  The special Jazz Pops program will be presented on Thursday, June 2 at the Avalon Theater in Easton, MD, and on Friday, June 3 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Both

TCPS Announces Administrative Appointments for 2022-2023 School Year

TCPS ANNOUNCES ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR  (Easton, MD) Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS)  has announced several new administrative appointments for the 2022-2023 school year, effective July 1, 2022.  Ms. Jordin Fairbank has been appointed Assistant Principal at White Marsh Elementary School, where she has served as Administrative Intern for the 2021-2022 school year.  Ms. Fairbank has an Associate of Arts in Teaching Elementary and Special Education from Chesapeake College, a

Advance directives workshops held May 2 across Mid-Shore

Advance directives workshops held May 2 across Mid-Shore  Mid-Shore Pro Bono and the Maryland State Bar Association are hosting free informational sessions for seniors on advance medical directives beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Mon., May 2 at locations in Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Queen Anne’s Counties.  Participants will learn what an advance directive is, how to prepare one, and why they are important. Workshop participants will also have the opportunity for their advance directives documents to

Techne LLC is joining Qlarant's reseller program

Easton, MD  April 27, 2022 —  Qlarant Inc., a national company known for its achievements in the program integrity technology arena, announced today that Techne LLC is joining Qlarant’s reseller program for the popular risk identification, risk visualization and risk resolution analytics software platform, RIViR. Qlarant has increased its focus on the analytics and data mining industry and has officially brought Techne on board to support the RIViR program designed to identify and resolve risk in almost

Father's Day weekend brings Antique & Classic Boat Festival back to St. Michaels

Father’s Day weekend brings Antique & Classic Boat Festival back to St. Michaels    Wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique and Chesapeake Bay-related boats are returning to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum beginning Friday, June 17, for the 34th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and the Arts at Navy Point in St. Michaels, Md.    Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, this Father’s Day tradition brings a sense of nostalgia to the Miles River

Harris Issues Statement on H-2b Visa Delays

Harris Issues Statement on H-2b Visa Delays WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement urging the Department of Homeland Security to immediately release the 35,000 supplemental H-2b visas they announced three weeks ago that would be made available for work start dates on or after April 1st of this year: “While I was pleased with the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement on the imminent release of 35,000 supplemental H-2b visas for the summer work season

CBMM to host songwriting workshop, Bay-themed concert

CBMM to host songwriting workshop, Bay-themed concert   On Wednesdays May 4–June 1, join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and singer/songwriter Janie Meneely for a virtual songwriting workshop.    Held each evening from 7–7:45pm via Zoom, songwriting sessions will include examples and discussions about the components of “successful” songs, as well as brainstorming for ideas, discovering your song pattern, breaking through the sound barrier, and more. Each session will include time for participants to

UM SRH Pharmacist Resumes Medication Assistance Consults at Regional Senior Centers

UM SRH Pharmacist Resumes Medication Assistance Consults at Regional Senior Centers  EASTON, Md. (April 18, 2022) – After a long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's Transitions Pharmacist, Melanie Chapple, PharmD, has returned to the Cambridge Senior Center to provide medication management assistance to local seniors. A recent session drew more than 40 seniors in attendance -- more than double the number that Chapple was used to seeing during previous

Talbot Community Connections Commemorates National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Talbot Community Connections Commemorates National Child Abuse Prevention MonthTo commemorate April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Talbot Community Connections (TCC) has placed a banner in locations around Easton to share that the Talbot County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) helped 160 individuals last year – both survivors of child abuse and their family members.The CAC coordinates with local law enforcement, Talbot County Department of Social Services, Talbot County States Attorney’s Office,

For All Seasons' Give WithYour Heart Campaign Speaks from the Heart

For All Seasons’ Give With Your Heart Campaign Speaks from the Heart   For All Seasons’ Give with Your Heart campaign recently wrapped up with its 2022 Give With Your Heart video featuring the song, “Lean on Me.” In addition to the inspiring song, this year’s campaign featured the reflections of community members and friends who have had experiences with the agency and wanted to share their stories.  “We were thrilled this year to have community members who know our services step forward to share their

Sheriff Gamble Warns of Fentanyl Problem

Sheriff Gamble Warns of Fentanyl Problem Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble spoke to the Easton Rotary Club on April 7 th on the topic of fentanyl awareness. He presented a short video entitled Dead on Arrival which dramatically outlined the deadly problem that fake drugs containing fentanyl has created. At the conclusion he stated “Things are changing rapidly with fake prescription pills. So many now are laced with fentanyl which makes them deadly. Parents and young people need to understand that this new

End of 2022 Session Recap from Sen. Addie Eckhardt

2022 Session Recap   The 2022 Legislative Session officially ended on Monday, April 11th. I would like to thank Senate President Ferguson and Speaker Jones for their leadership and extensive planning to safely transition back to business as normal while the General Assembly convened for our usual 90 days. This year’s session was marked as a transition period with both zoom calls and in person meetings.   Although the Senate quickly moved to return to in person meetings, the House continued having

Chesapeake Music announces winner of 10th Biennial Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition for young professionals

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Get out on the water with CBMM

Get out on the water with CBMM   The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering several kayak paddles this spring and summer to help people get out of the house and on the water. Registration is required for all paddles, with a list of upcoming programs available at bit.ly/PaddlePrograms.   The first offering is scheduled for 7–9pm on Sunday, May 15, when participants are invited to take in a relaxing evening paddle under the full moon. A second full moon paddle is scheduled for 5:30–7:30pm on Sunday,

Covid News Release: 1/12/2022

The below information is where to report positive at-home covid tests.  Please follow the below link to report a positive at-home covid test. This is only meant for *at-home* tests (not those done by a professional or in a healthcare setting) and for tests taken within the past 10 days.  Attached are instructions on how to use the website. Click on “apply” and then register for an account. From there you will be prompted to answer a few questions before reporting your positive result.

Talbot Hospice Selected to Participate in 2021 Hospice Cup

Talbot Hospice Selected to Participate in 2021 Hospice CupEaston, Md. – Talbot Hospice is pleased to announce its selection as one of three beneficiaries of the 2021 Hospice Cup Sailing Regatta to be held on September 18th in Annapolis.“We are thrilled to be part of the 2021 Hospice Cup and play a role in raising awareness and funds with other hospice programs across Maryland who share our mission,” said Mia Cranford, Talbot Hospice Development Director. “We appreciate the early support of our community in

SHAFER IS APPOINTED TO ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN POSITION

Mrs Susie Shafer SHAFER IS APPOINTED TO ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN POSITION (Easton, MD) Mrs. Susie Shafer has been appointed as Administrative Intern at St. Michaels Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Washington College, a Masters of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education from Towson University, and an Administration 1 Certificate from Salisbury University. Mrs. Shafer has held numerous teaching positions in Talbot County Public Schools since joining the TCPS Team in

TCPS CONTINUES TO PLAN FOR A FULL RETURN TO IN PERSON LEARNING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:        Debbie Gardner (410) 822-0330                         dgardner@talbotschools.org                        August 12, 2021  TCPS CONTINUES TO PLAN FOR AFULL RETURN TO IN PERSON LEARNING  (Easton, MD) Superintendent Kelly Griffith presented the district’s plans for a full return to school in person to the Talbot County Board of Education at their August meeting, indicating that some decisions are still pending.  Dr. Griffith continues to confer with the Talbot County

USAD Announces $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Grant Funding Available through American

$500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Grant Funding Available through American Rescue PlanUSDA is providing up to $500 million in grant funding for eligible applicants and eligible facilities to help broaden access to COVID-19 testing and vaccines, health care services, telehealth services, food assistance through food banks and food distribution facilities, and collaborative, evidence-based support for the long-term sustainability of rural health care.USDA will make this $500 million in grant funding

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health C

    Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan    Funding Will Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Health Care Services and Food Assistance in Rural America    ST. PETER, MINN., Aug. 12, 2021 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up

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Talbot County Department of Corrections Honors Correctional Employee of the Year

For Immediate ReleaseEaston, MD – August 13, 2021Contact: Jessica Morris, Talbot County Government, 410-770-8010  Talbot County Department of Corrections Honors Correctional Employee of the Year   Corporal Vernon Cephas of Easton was recently honored as the 2020 Employee of the Year for the Talbot County Department of Corrections. Corporal Cephas has been employed with the Department since December 2016 and is presently assigned to the Department’s Transportation Unit. He has received specialized

Neurofeedback Helps with Emotional Regulation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (EASTON, MD – AUGUST 16, 2021)CONTACT: BETH ANNE LANGRELL, 410-822-1018   Neurofeedback Helps with Emotional Regulation Neurofeedback is a type of Biofeedback that utilizes a person’s brain activity (EEG) as a tool for therapeutic intervention. It can reduce the effects of many emotional and physical conditions without medication for people across the life span and is often done in conjunction with psychotherapy to reduce compulsive behaviors and/or improve self-regulation. Carol

Choptank Community Health urges childhood immunizations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          Contact: Lucie Hughes, Director of Communication                        Choptank Community Health System                        410-479-2650, lhughes@choptankhealth.org (Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot Counties, Maryland – August 17, 2021) Choptank Community Health urges childhood immunizations Choptank Community Health System is recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month this August by urging parents to keep their children current on all vaccinations before the

Willow Construction Announces Promotions of Two Key Team Members

Willow Construction Announces Promotions of Two Key Team Members    Easton, MD:  Willow Construction has announced the promotion of two key employees, Dianne McClarren and Crystal Dadds. McClarren has been promoted to the role of Controller, and Dadds has been promoted to the role of Office Manager. Both are long-term employees of Willow Construction who have had a variety of roles with increasing responsibility throughout their careers with the company.  McClarren started with Willow Construction as an

For All Season Sponsors School Supplies Giveaway and Resource Fair for East End Neighbors

For All Season Sponsors School Supplies Giveaway and Resource Fair for East End Neighbors   With the school year starting around the corner, For All Seasons is hosting a Back to School Giveaway event for its East End neighbors on Thursday, August 19, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the rear parking lot of its headquarters building at 300 Talbot Street in Easton. Participating students will receive a backpack filled with school supplies including such items as a notebook, pencils, tissues, glue stick, ruler and

Michael McAdams Appointed Director of Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES)

Michael McAdams Appointed Director of Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES)   Michael McAdams has been appointed Director of Talbot County Department of Emergency Services. A leader in the field of emergency management, McAdams has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of emergency services roles. Most recently, he was Project Manager of the Planning and Organization Section of the Maryland-National Captial Region Emergency Response System (MDERS). “Mike has years of experience in

Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, August 10, 2021

Talbot County Council Meeting Highlights, August 10, 2021  The Talbot County Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on August 10 with all Council members present with the exception of Council member Laura Price.   The County Council welcomed Michael McAdams who has been appointed the new Director of Talbot County Emergency Services and began work with Talbot County on August 2. McAdams served 30 years with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service retiring as the Assistant Fire Chief of Special

Derek Hills of Easton receives 2021 Maryland Pro Bono Service Award Lee A. Caplan Award

EASTON — Local attorney, Derek Hills received the Lee A. Caplan Award this month at the MSBA Legal Summit. Nominated by Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Hills was chosen for the Caplan Award — an award geared toward a solo or small firm practitioner who has rendered pro bono service over many years.“The Awards Committee received a terrific response to our request for nominations this year,” Dave Pantzer, Director of Education, Outreach, & Technology, Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland said. “With such a wonderful

Shore United Bank Gift Launches Channel Marker Caroline Youth Center Campaign

Shore United Bank Gift Launches Channel Marker Caroline Youth Center Campaign A gift from Shore United Bank is launching the public phase of an exciting new $250,000 fundraising effort, The Campaign to Build Trust, Hope, and Dignity in Caroline County, to create a new youth center for children ages 5 to 18 suffering with mental illness. The $5,000 grant supports the purchase of a new home and necessary renovations to transform the lives of Caroline County children. Located in Denton, Maryland, this new

QUEENSTOWN BANK PRESIDENT & CEO KEVIN CASHEN ELECTED CHAIRMAN-ELECT TO MARYLAND BANKERS ASSOCIATION

QUEENSTOWN BANK PRESIDENT & CEO KEVIN CASHEN ELECTED CHAIRMAN-ELECT TO MARYLAND BANKERS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE QUEENSTOWN, MARYLAND (June 15, 2021)  Kevin B. Cashen Queenstown Bank of Maryland’s President & CEO, Kevin B. Cashen was elected Chairman-Elect to the Maryland Banker’s Association (MBA) at the MBA’s 126th Annual Meeting on June 8th, 2021. With over 30 years of banking experience, Cashen joined Queenstown Bank of Maryland in May 2017 as President & CEO, taking the helm after the

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Emergency Responders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Emergency Responders   We have all heard about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – an anxiety problem that develops in some people after extremely traumatic events, such as combat, crime, an accident, or natural disaster. But sometimes, PTSD is common in certain professions, like police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and even mental health workers. According to the American Psychological Association, people with PTSD may relive the trauma of an event through

Gross Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Gastroenterology

         Media Contact:  Joanna Pierce, Marketing and Communications Specialist, UM Shore Regional Health E: Joanna.Pierce@umm.edu  Cell: 443-480-0448        Gross Joins UM Shore Medical Group - GastroenterologyEaston, Md. (July 2, 2021) – Beth Gross, MS, ACNP, has joined UM Shore Medical Group – Gastroenterology. She is the latest provider to join the Gastroenterology practice, which also includes Hamza Abdulla, MD, George Kunnackal John, MD, Volkan Taskin, MD, Matthew Troshinsky, MD,

UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Unveils Transformation of Hospital’s Cafeteria Into An ‘Easton Mar

         Media Contact:  Katie Willis, Marketing and Communications Specialist, UM Shore Regional Health E: Katherine.Willis@umm.edu  Cell: 410-829-3877        UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Unveils Transformation of Hospital’s Cafeteria Into An ‘Easton Marketplace’  EASTON, MD (July 7, 2021) – Following a week-long renovation and refresh, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton recently unveiled its newly renovated “Easton Marketplace,” replacing the traditional cafeteria, a project

Talbot County Children’s Advocacy Center’s New Location Offers New Beginnings

Talbot County Children’s Advocacy Center’s New Location Offers New BeginningsFor 18 years, the Talbot County Children’s Advocacy Center (TCCAC) has provided child victims of physical and sexual abuse and their families the services and supports they need. These include forensic interviews, medical examinations, family advocacy, therapeutic survivors' groups, and other specialized activities designed to promote healing for children and their families. Throughout this time, the University of Maryland Shore

Talbot County Roads Department Expands Paving Efforts

Easton, MD – August 5, 2021 Contact: Warren Edwards, Superintendent Talbot County Roads Department (410) 770-8150   Talbot County Roads Department Expands Paving Efforts     Talbot County residents may notice a smoother ride while traveling along the County’s backroads. More than two miles of new asphalt paving has been laid on Chapel Road, Deep Neck Road, and most recently Rest Circle since March 2021, funded through this year’s County budget appropriations. The Talbot County Department of Roads

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Recognized as Best Residential Community by Coastal Style Magazine

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Recognized as Best Residential Community by Coastal Style MagazineEaston, Md. – Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce that it has been named the “Best Residential Community” in Talbot and Dorchester Counties by the readers of Coastal Style magazine.“This recognition means so much to our entire community, especially after the challenging year we have just come through together,” said Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director. “We are proud that our commitment to

Dixon House Gentlemen Share Comradery

Dixon House Gentlemen Share Comradery By Amelia Blades Steward For the first time in a while, there are several male residents at The Dixon House, an independent and assisted living home for elderly men and women in Easton. Dixon House was founded in 1910 as the Home for the Aged Women of Talbot and Caroline counties – specifically helping senior women who needed comfortable and affordable homes. In 1984, to commemorate the Dixon family who helped to found the “home,” the Board of Directors renamed it

Sukhdeo Singh Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Neurology and Sleep Medicine

Sukhdeo Singh Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Neurology and Sleep Medicine EASTON, Md. (August 2, 2021) – UM Shore Medical Group – Neurology and Sleep Medicine recently welcomed Rena Sukhdeo Singh, MD. A board-certified neurologist, she joins M. Walid Kamsheh, MD; Rahel Alemu, CRNP; Fallon Bauer, PA-C; Trisha Lemay, CRNP; and Tatyana Valentin, CRNP, in the Easton-based practice. Dr. Sukhdeo Singh most recently completed a Fellowship in Vascular Neurology (Stroke) at the National Institutes of Health in

Dr Selman Joins Unv. of MD Emergency Department in Chestertown

Chestertown Emergency Department Welcomes Geriatric Specialist, Katherine Selman, MD  Physician Brings Expertise In Geriatric Emergency Medicine As Hospital Prepares For Designation As Age Friendly Health System  CHESTERTOWN, Md. (August 3, 2021) -  The University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown is taking a significant step in its plans to become a designated Age Friendly Health System with the addition of  Katherine Selman, MD, to the hospital’s Emergency Department. Dr. Selman comes to

Tickets on Sale for Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s “Heroic Return” Season

Tickets on Sale for Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s “Heroic Return” Season  The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will make “A Heroic Return” to full orchestral performances in its 2021-2022 season, with all five subscription series concerts presented at venues in Delaware’s Cape Henlopen region as well as on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.  The Orchestra’s 24th season includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major (“Eroica”), as well as works by Brahms, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and more. It also marks

Understanding Mental Health Issues Among Black, Indigenous, People Of Color (BIPOC)

Understanding Mental Health Issues Among Black, Indigenous, People Of Color (BIPOC)   Our culture, beliefs, sexual identity, values, race, and language all affect how we perceive and experience mental health conditions, including whether we get mental health care and the type of treatment we pursue. It can also affect certain groups if they have experienced discrimination due to their identity, which may cause depression symptoms to manifest themselves as anger more than sadness. Barriers to mental health

Steve Lingeman Offers Squarespace Workshops for Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Have you ever wanted to learn about the website development platform, Squarespace? Steve Lingeman of Easton, founder of the Photo Easton website and the “Photos for Food Banks Project,” will be offering workshops this fall at the Oxford Community Center to introduce small businesses and nonprofits a basic five-week introduction to Squarespace to create their own websites. "The Squarespace website platform offers it all - from a simple portfolio capability to a full-blown shopping cart system, email

KIM SWYKA JOINS LENDING TEAM AT THE PEOPLES BANK

KIM SWYKA JOINS LENDING TEAM AT THE PEOPLES BANK CHESTERTOWN, MD, July 28, 2021 – The Peoples Bank is excited to announce that Kim Swyka has joined our team of lenders as a loan officer and Vice President. A native of Cecil County, Swyka comes to the Bank with 35 years of experience in community banking. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Kim on board with our lending team,” stated David Bowman, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “Her prior experience is a huge asset to our already

Talbot Goes Purple Save a Life

Operation Save a Life  This summer, Worcester Goes Purple and Warriors Against Addiction launched an innovative, life-saving campaign called, ‘Operation Save A Life.’ The program involves mounting an overdose response kit at local businesses, in an eort at having the opioid overdose response medicine at every business across the county. We at Talbot Goes Purple love the campaign and are launching it here in our county at NO COST to local businesses, non-profits, faith organizations, civic

Avery Hall Benefit Solutions Welcomes Dakota Kellermeyer

   Avery Hall Benefit Solutions Welcomes Dakota Kellermeyer  Easton, MD (July 20th, 2021)  Avery Hall Benefits Solutions is pleased to announce that Dakota Kellermeyer has joined our agency as an Account Executive in our Easton office. Dakota was born and raised in Caroline County and attended Salisbury University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minor in Professional Sales. Dakota will be specializing in group benefits at Avery Hall. He will be tasked with assisting clients

Talbot Goes Purple -- Festival of Hope next month

Festival of Hope set for Aug. 31 in EastonTalbot Goes Purple kicks off year five with partners  EASTON –  The first Festival of Hope is set for Aug. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Idlewild Park and includes the five-year kick-off for Talbot Goes Purple.  The festival is a partnership between Talbot Goes Purple, Mid-Shore Restoring Hope in Women, Christ Church of Easton, and the Town of Easton, and coincides with international overdose awareness day. The evening event will include free pit beef and hot dogs; live

For All Seasons Welcomes Patti Cannon and Lauren Weber To Its Leadership Team

For All Seasons Welcomes Patti Cannon and Lauren Weber To Its Leadership Team   With the recent growth of the agency’s services in meeting the growing mental health needs of the Mid-Shore, For All Seasons has expanded its leadership team – appointing Patti Cannon as the Chief Operating Officer and Lauren Kay Weber as Vice President of Philanthropy and Education. “These two exceptional individuals are helping us address the growth in our organization. We are thrilled to have them both in place as we move

Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Cards for Talbot County Residents

Contact: Talbot County Health Department, 410-816-5600Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Cards for Talbot County Residents  (Easton, Maryland July 15, 2021) - Talbot County Health Department and PinPoint US, LLC are partnering to offer free digital COVID-19 vaccine cards for Talbot County residents. The VaccineCheck service will generate a personalized digital version of a CDC vaccine card after verifying COVID-19 vaccine history through Maryland’s statewide immunization registry. Residents can also use the

Talbot Hospice Welcomes Daly, Guy, Hanrahan, Nash and Walsworth to Board of Directors

Talbot Hospice Welcomes Daly, Guy, Hanrahan, Nash and Walsworth to Board of Directors  Easton, Md. – Talbot Hospice is pleased to announce the addition of Dina Daly, Cassandra Guy, Rodanthe Hanrahan, The Very Rev. James Nash and Debbie Walsworth to its Board of Directors.  They each began their terms on July 1st.  “Our patients, families and staff are grateful to Dina, Cassie, Rodanthe, Fr. Nash and Debbie for sharing their time and expertise to advance the work of Talbot Hospice in our community,” said

CBMM offers fall sessions of STEAM Team program

For more information, contact:          Bethany Ziegler, Senior Communications Manager   Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum   410-310-0607, bziegler@cbmm.org                             (ST MICHAELS, MD – Thursday, July 15, 2021)   CBMM offers fall sessions of STEAM Team program   On four Saturdays this October, young mariners ages 4–9 are invited to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., to participate in CBMM’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Team. Class sizes are

Nagle and Edwards Appointed to Key Talbot County Management Positions

Nagle and Edwards Appointed to Key Talbot County Management Positions   With people across the country working remotely during the pandemic, many people decided to move their primary residences to new locations. Two employees did just that, relocating to the Eastern Shore first for the lifestyle and quality of life and then applying for key management positions with Talbot County government. Joye Nagle was appointed as the County’s new Director of Finance and David Edwards was appointed as its new

Haven Ministries Celebrates First Anniversary in New Headquarters

Haven Ministries is celebrating the first anniversary of its new headquarters on July 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at its location at 206 Del Rhodes Avenue in Queenstown (behind the Royal Farms). The open house celebration will include refreshments, tours of the organization’s headquarters, resource center, and food pantry, as well as information on Queen Anne’s County resources and job information. “This event is to bring awareness to the public about our resources. We were not able to have our grand opening of

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Kicks-Off Outdoor Concert Series

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Kicks-Off Outdoor Concert Series   Easton, Md. – On Thursday, June 24th, Londonderry on the Tred Avon hosted the first of their three-part outdoor concert series. Residents and their friends and family enjoyed and danced to live music from the Capital Effect Duo. Two additional concerts as well as Londonderry’s 30th Anniversary Celebration are planned for later this summer. Pictured are Londonderry residents, Karel Cooperman, Paula Gervis and Lois Hamilton.   About

Haven Ministries Updates Friends Campaign

Haven Ministries is rebranding its Friends monthly giving program. Through the new “Sow the Seeds of Hope” Campaign, individuals and small businesses are encouraged to make monthly contributions of $10 a month to support Haven Ministries’ current programs and new expenses associated with its Homes of Hope, an expansion of its upcoming Housing Assistance Program. “Our ‘Sow the Seeds of Hope’ Campaign will help us provide shelter, food, clothing and support for our vulnerable community members. It will also

Special events return to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Special events return to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum   The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was proud to welcome around 3,000 people to its St. Michaels, Md., campus during Father’s Day weekend for the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, a welcome sight for the first festival hosted at CBMM in more than a year.    “It was very important to us to be able to host festivals again, not just for CBMM, but to help bring guests back to the Town of St. Michaels as a whole,” said CBMM President and CEO Kristen

Scheele Named Director of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services

Scheele Named Director of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services  Easton, MD - (June 8, 2021) Erin Scheele has been named Director of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, following the recent retirement of former director Teresa Blem.  A resident of Church Creek, Md., Scheele has been a UM Shore Regional Health team member since 2009 and has served Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in several capacities. Her most recent positions Manager of Inpatient

University Of Maryland Announces New Board Members

  David Milligan                                                        Kathy DeodusUM Shore Regional Health Announces New Board Officers  Easton, MD – (June 10. 2021) David Milligan and Kathy Deoudes have been elected chair and vice chair, respectively, of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) Board of Directors.A resident of Easton, Milligan is a business systems analyst for the integrity and quality solutions organization, Qlarant. He has been a UM SRH board member since 2013 and has

Talbot Hospice Thanks Ravens Roost 141 and Koons Toyota for Contributing New Hoyer Lift

Talbot Hospice Thanks Ravens Roost 141 and Koons Toyota for Contributing New Hoyer Lift   Easton, Md. – Talbot Hospice thanks Ravens Roost 141 and Koons Toyota of Easton for their contributions to purchase a new Hoyer Lift for the Eleanor A. Koons Hospice House. Hoyer Lifts are used to safely lift and move patients who are no longer able to get in and out of bed on their own and are critical in hospice care facilities. Members of the Ravens Roost 141 hosted a crab bushel raffle that raised more than

Maryland Congressional Delegation Announcement

 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $28 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding to Address Health Disparities in Minority and Rural Communities  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) today announced nearly $28 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding designed to reduce health disparities by strengthening health equity

Londonderry on the Tred Avon named ''Best Retirement Community'' by What's Up Eastern Shore

    Londonderry on the Tred Avon Named “Best Retirement Community” byWhat’s Up Eastern Shore for Sixth Consecutive Year   Easton, Md. – Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce that it has been named the “Best Retirement Community” by the readers of What’s Up Eastern Shore magazine for the sixth consecutive year. “We continue to be humbled by the endless support from our neighbors across the Eastern Shore,” said Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director. “As we begin to get back to normal

Self Care No Matter What the Cost

Self-Care No Matter What the Cost As I continue to read the articles about Naomi Osaka removing herself from the French Open and the ongoing scrutiny that she is facing for how she shared the news of why she removed herself, I feel there is a need to pause. Naomi took the steps she needed to provide her mind the self-care it needed. She recognized that her battle with depression since 2018 was reason enough to step back from the media interviews that were required to play in the Open. After paying a