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Brenda Forbes-Butler Joins Queenstown Bank

Brenda Forbes-Butler Joins Queenstown BankQUEENSTOWN, Md. (September 15, 2020) - Brenda Forbes-Butler has joined Queenstown Bank as Assistant Vice President and Regional Loan Officer and it was announced she will be headquartered out of their Easton Branch. With her 25 years in community banking and having worked in all aspects of the branch, she understands community banking as whole. Brenda has numerous certifications obtained through the Center for Financial Training (CFT), the American Bankers

For All Seasons

COVID-19 Crisis Increases Use of Teletherapy and Telepsychiatry to Rural Counties Although telehealth has been around for more than 20 years, approval by insurers may have slowed down the evolution of its prevalence in mental health services. COVID-19 has forced the issue to the forefront, however, and behavioral health providers are now offering expanded teletherapy and telepsychiatry services, most notably delivering services while patients remain in their homes. In the last month, For All Seasons staff

CBMM awarded loan through Paycheck Protection Program

CBMM awarded loan through Paycheck Protection Program   Statement from Kristen Greenaway, President of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum:   As a CBMM family, we’re all going through a challenging time as we try to flatten the curve and slowdown the spread of COVID-19. The most important thing all of us can do right now to stay safe—and keep our families and communities safe—is to follow CDC and state guidelines.   I have been so impressed by the spirit of our staff during this difficult time. Even

Insurance

Do You Need Health Insurance? If you have no insurance, recently lost insurance, lost your job, had a reduction in hours or a change in income, call us now to learn about health insurance options available.  Seedco Navigators are working remotely, providing application assistance over the telephone.  For help in Harford, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties, Call the Seedco Hotline: 866-492-6057 You will be directed to a Navigator who will work with you over the telephone.

UMSRH 3-27-20 Update

COVID-19 Preparations in Full Swing at UM Shore Regional Health University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH)is intensely engaged in planning to care for our community in the event of an influx of patients needing hospital careas result of the possible impact of COVID-19. Fortunately, as of this moment, in all UM Shore Regional Healthlocations, the overall number of hospital admissions and emergency department visits are down, largely due to messages from the community and media that have helped

COVID-19 HEROES - Local Quilters Bring Area Residents Together on a Common Cause

Talbot County Emergency Services Clay Stamp, Director, Asst. County Manager www.talbotdes.org Talbot County Health Department Dr. Fredia Wadley, Health Officer https://health.maryland.gov/talbotcounty/ COVID-19 Heroes: Local Quilters Bring Area Residents Together on Common Cause As the demand for surgical masks grows, one Mid Shore resident saw that quilters in the Boston area were making masks of colorful fabric for residents. She decided to share the pattern with some of her quilting friends in the

UMSRH Announces Imaging Changes Due to COVID-19

Shore Regional Health Announces Imaging Changes due to COVID-19   Regional Health has announced a reduction in diagnostic imaging services for the time being due to COVID-19. According to Dr. Kim Oster, MD, president, Shore Radiology, and Dr. Dale Johnson, MD, chairman,Shore Regional Health Radiology Departments, and in keeping with the directive of the Secretary of Health of the State of Maryland, as of March 24, 2020, all elective/non-urgent imaging at all facilities are postponed and only critical

YMCA of the Chesapeake

YMCA OF THE CHESAPEAKE SUPPORTS CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS DURING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK   (March 25, 2020) – Easton, Md. –On March 16th, the YMCA of the Chesapeake closed the doors to all eleven of its locations across the Delmarva Peninsula to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our communities.   While the doors are closed to Y members, the Yhas shifted its resources and opened its doors to support the most pressing needs in the communities it serves.   “The Yhas always been more than a

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Cancellations

CBMM to remain closed through April 30  We know many of you are all going through a challenging time as we try to flatten the curve and slow down the spread of COVID-19. The most important thing all of us can do right now is to stay safe and follow CDC guidelines. This is why we have now decided to remain closed to the public on a 24-hour basis, until Thursday, April 30. We will continue monitoring COVID-19 very closely and provide ongoing communication as the situation unfolds to determine when we plan to

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Announces COVID-19 Response Plan

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Announces COVID-19 Response Plan   Easton, Md. – Today, Londonderry on the Tred Avon shared its response plan to the COVID-19 outbreak.   “During these uncertain times, our residents are our number one priority,” said Irma Toce, Londonderry of the Tred Avon CEO. “Our team is ‘all handson deck’ during this constantly evolving situation, and we have made adjustments to our operations to ensure the health, wellness and safety of each and every one of our residents.”   The

Shore United Bank - Limited Lobby Hours

During these uncertain times, the safety and well-being of our customers, employees, and communities remains our highest priority. Banks are considered an essential business and we will remain open to serve you. We are taking additional steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Effective immediately, we will be making the following change to our lobby access.Limited Lobby Hours:Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Lobby open for customers considered "at risk" or with underlying medical conditionsMonday -

Executive Order

Executive Order from Easton

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-01 STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR THE TOWNOF EASTON FOR COVID-19   WHEREAS, the disease known as COVID-19 is a severe respiratory disease, that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death;   WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic;   WHEREAS, a Declaration of State of Emergency and Existence of a Catastrophic Health Emergency was declared by Governor Hogan of the State of Maryland on

COVID19 Press Release March 20, 2020

Click to view March 20th Press Release. Visit www.talbotcountymd.gov for more info.

SMCC delivers Food Support to Bay Hundred Area

 SMCC delivers food support to Bay Hundred area  The St. Michaels Community Center is available to make deliveries for all local pantries in the Bay Hundred area on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the COVID-19 outbreak. SMCC will pick up food from local pantries in its blue after-school bus and deliver to people in areas west and south of St. Michaels.  SMCC is collecting a list of individuals in need of grocery deliveries, with addresses from St. Michaels to Tilghman Island. Times and locations will be

UMSRH support Neighborhood Service Center

   Trena Williamson, Regional Director, Marketing & Communications                  Phone: 410-822-1000, extension 5507                                                    Fax: 410-770-8603       trena.williamson@umm.eduwww.umshoregional.org  NEWS RELEASE  Shore Regional Health Nurses Provide Support the Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. of Talbot County  Nurses at UM Shore Regional Health recently wrapped up a collection drive to benefit the Neighborhood Service, Center, Inc. (NSC, Inc.). Located on

Tidy Up Tilghman April 18 with Phillips Wharf

Tidy up Tilghman April 18 with Phillips WharfPhillips Wharf is leading Tidy up Tilghman Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Sat., April 18 as part of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Project Clean Stream. Volunteers are needed for the rain or shine event, and will meet at Phillips Wharf, with boots recommended and volunteer registration at bit.ly/tidyup20. This is Phillips Wharf’s 7th year participating in the event, with volunteers last year collecting 20 cubic yards of debris, 140 gallons of glass, and 320

UMSRH names Hobbs Chief Quality Officer

UM Shore Regional Health names Hobbs Chief Quality Officer   University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently named Sherri Hobbs, MSM, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, as its new Chief Quality Officer. Hobbs has been the interim Chief Quality Officer since December 2019, after joining UM SRH as the Director of Patient Safety in February 2019.   “We are incredibly lucky to have someone with Ms. Hobbs’ experience and successes as our Chief Quality Officer and as a part of our senior leadership team here at

Fantastic Fungi

Fantastic Fungi comes to Easton Thurs., March 26   (Easton, Md. -- March 9, 2020) Temple B’nai Israel will join more than 500 locations around the world on Thurs., March 26 to host the presentation of Fantastic Fungi, a film directed by filmmaker and time-lapse photography pioneer Louie Schwartzberg.  Schwartzberg is credited with Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the UnseenWorlds 3D Imax, and more, withFantastic Fungi offered as an immersive experience inspiring a shift in consciousness and a

Breeding joins UMSRH ReHab Team at Denton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Easton, Md. – March 11, 2020)  Breeding Joins UM SRH Rehab Team at Denton  Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services recently welcomed Charles "Teddy" Breeding III, DPT, to the outpatient therapy team at Shore Rehabilitation Center at Denton, Frank Rath, manager, Outpatient Rehabilitation has announced.  Breeding's prior clinical experience includes working in outpatient rehab therapy settings at Anne Arundel Medical Center, UM Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute and Tidewater

UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program welcomes new nurse practitioner

UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program welcomes new nurse practitioner University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Palliative Care pProgram recently announced the addition of nurse practitioner Christina Ball, MS, AGACNP-BC, CNRN, to its team. Ball will provide palliative care support to patients in the UM SRH Palliative Care Program, which works collaboratively with a patient’s primary care and specialists’ team to relieve the stress and symptoms of serious or chronic illness. “Christina is

Sabres win 2020 ACE Cup

       Congratulations to the Saints Peter & Paul High School ACE (Architecture, Construction and  Engineering) Team who won the ACE Cup Wednesday evening at the 16th Annual ACE Mentor  Program Awards Ceremony at the Elks Lodge in Easton. Competing against other local high  school  teams,  the  Sabre  team  won  for  their  Brookletts  Avenue  redevelopment  project  presentation, ‘Bringing the Outside In’, transforming the historic grain silos and adjacent 

University of MD Shore Regional Health

UM Memorial Hospital Foundation recently held an "Everyday Hero" Celebration for Brittany Adams, a nurse on 2E at UM SMC at Easton.  A grateful patient honored Brittany Adams, of Bozman, through the Everyday Hero Program for the excellent care she received while a patient on 2E.   The Everyday Hero program provides patients, visitors and staff members the opportunity to recognize and thank any UM SRH staff member who has made a positive difference in a visit or stay by making a financial contribution of

Lyon Rum

Eastern Shore Distillery Commits to American Sugar Cane, Spreads the Rum Love Maryland’s favorite rum gets a new look, expands into new markets       LYON RUM Distillery & Tasting Room has a lot to be excited about entering their seventh year in business in Saint Michaels, Maryland.   For the first time since launching, they are debuting stunning, upgraded packaging on the signature rums – featuring the same spirits, bottle, and logo, but with bold colors, gold foil, and information on the

Talbot County Comm. on Aging holds Senior Supply Drive

For Immediate ReleaseEaston, MD – March 4, 2020Contact: The Brookletts Place, 410-822-2869  https://www.facebook.com/TCAging/  info@talbotsenior.com  Talbot County Commission on Aging Holds Senior Supply DriveMany seniors today on fixed incomes are finding it hard to make ends meet. This means taking money from their household budgets, which would normally be used for buying food, paying for living expenses, or paying for medical expenses to purchase incontinence supplies. According to the Talbot County

Easton Choral Arts

  Easton Choral Arts Society Hosts Annual Fund-Raiser at Talbot Country Club Easton Choral Arts Society is hosting its annual fund-raiser, “A High Note Event,” on March 19, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Talbot Country Club in Easton.  The evening will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and a silent auction. Diners will have a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian dinners, and wine is included with the dinner. A cash bar will be available, and entertainment will be provided by Julie Mack Quartet. There

OCC St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day Tradition at the Oxford Community Center  Oxford, MD – The tradition continues!  Every year the Community Center honors St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish feast.  Corn beef and cabbage, potatoes & carrots, soda bread, sweets and Guinness fill the halls for a warm, lively celebration.  Dinner is accompanied by entertainment featuring the Free N’ Eazy Band along with M.C. Al Smith. Surprise entertainment is being planned as well.  This event is a showcase of the incredible volunteers that

Announcing Artists for Oxford Fine Arts

Announcing the Artists for Oxford Fine Arts 2020  Oxford, MD –In its 36th year, Oxford Fine Arts celebrates artists from around the Mid-Atlantic.  This year the juror was Alan Brock. Alan is an artist, an architect, fine art collector, and art dealer. He owns the South Street Art Gallery in Easton, MD and has an extensive private collection featuring renowned artists from the region and throughout the United States. Alan selected forty-four artists with 36% new to the festival. Congratulations to the

9 High Schools compete in Choral Arts

http://www.eastonchoralarts.org   Nine High Schools Compete in Upcoming Easton Choral Arts Society’s High School Choral Competition   Nine high school choral ensembles will take the stage on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 1 to 5 p.m. to compete for a total of $5000 in prize monies at the Third Annual Easton Choral Arts Society (ECAS) High School Choral Competition at Easton High School in Easton, MD. The Competition was designed by ECAS to be an outreach to the youth of the region to instill the

Queenstown Bancorp of Maryland, Inc. Announces Year End 2019 Financial Results

Queenstown Bancorp of Maryland, Inc. Announces Year End 2019 Financial Results  QUEENSTOWN, MD., February 26, 2020 / Company Release / -- Queenstown Bancorp of Maryland, Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the year end December 31, 2019.    Net income for the year end of 2019 was $7.5 million, an increase of $292 thousand from the same period in 2018, a 4% increase. These earnings resulted in a 1.61% Return on Average Assets and 11.69% Return on Average Equity. Net income per share

MD Community for Life

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (EASTON, MD – FEBRUARY 26, 2020)CONTACT: Pat Flory, 410-443-0760  Maryland Community for Life℠ – Talbot Offers Home Repair Services for Seniors  Downsizing and simplifying our homes as we age is certainly a trend gaining momentum across the country. In addition to needing help with transportation, seniors are also facing the daunting task of home repairs in order to live safely in their own homes. These issues can be overwhelming tasks and can even fall to the children of seniors or

News Release: 2/19/2020

Readers’ Theatre Celebrating Lucille Fletcher Coming to the Oxford Community Center  Oxford, MD – Lucille Fletcher was a beloved Oxford resident and an American screenwriter of film, radio and television. Her credits include The Hitch-Hiker, an original radio play written for Orson Welles and adapted for a notable episode of The Twilight Zone television series. Fletcher's greatest success, Sorry, Wrong Number, premiered on May 25, 1943, as an episode of the radio series Suspense. It was broadcast

OCC Song Writing

Announcing Songwriting Workshop at Oxford Community Center  Oxford, MD – Announcing a Songwriting Workshop at the Oxford Community Center with instructor Paul Lewis.  Paul brings years of experience from classrooms around the world, to Nashville writing and performing.  He returned to the area and now serves the community teaching songwriting and performing locally.   Paul’s music career began in elementary school when he started playing trombone in the school band.  At 14 he began writing songs on an

Construction Starts at The Orthopedic Center and For All Seasons in Easton

Construction Starts at The Orthopedic Center and For All Seasons in Easton   Willow Construction has begun construction on The Orthopedic Center, a medical practice that focuses on orthopedic needs located in Easton, Maryland. The new addition will consist of two stories, which will add additional office space and patient rooms. Also, in the Easton area our team has started on interior renovations for local agency For All Seasons their current location on Aurora Street. For All Seasons provides outpatient

Trevor Carouge Joins 1880 Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer

Trevor Carouge Joins 1880 Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer       Dorchester, MD (February 12, 2020) – 1880 Bank is pleased to announce that Trevor Carouge has been hired as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer.    Mr. Carouge has over ten years of experience as a Commercial Lender with expertise in small business and agricultural lending.    Prior to joining 1880 Bank, he spent the majority of his career at Provident State Bank.  “We are excited to have

SSPP Performing Arts Club Presents Macbeth at the Avalon - February 21-23

SSPP Performing Arts Club Presents Macbeth at the Avalon – February 21-23  Macbeth by William Shakespeare, is a classic tragedy of ambition, greed, and equivocation. A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives an equivocal prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia.  In keeping with SSPP High School

Pam Addy Named VP, Clinical and Ambulatory Services at UM SRH

Pam Addy Named VP, Clinical and Ambulatory Services at UM SRH  Pamela (Pam) Addy has joined UM SRH as vice president, Ambulatory and Clinical Services, effective Monday, January 13, 2020. Reporting to Ken Kozel, Addy provides leadership over the clinical operations of the Cancer Center, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular services, pulmonary and neuro-diagnostic services, and ambulatory services.  Addy joins Shore’s senior leadership team with more than 25 years of experience and achievements

Phillips Wharf Environmental Center - Learn to grow your own oysters

Learn to grow your own oysters this March 21Phillips Wharf Environmental Center on Tilghman Island, Md. is offering a course on growing oysters from your own dock on Sat., Mar. 21 from 10 to 3 p.m., with oyster farmer Lawrence Rudner of St. Michaels, Md. leading the course. The event includes a shuck-your-own lunch of a dozen oysters, with participation limited, and advance registration needed.  “You can grow healthy, delicious oysters for your own use off your dock with minimal effort, all while helping

Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Flower Show bus trip Mar. 3 The St. Michaels Community Center is sponsoring a Tues., Mar. 3 bus trip from SMCC in St. Michaels, Md. to The Philadelphia Flower Show.  The 2020 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Riviera Holiday,” brings designers and guests to the Mediterranean Riviera from Feb. 29 through Mar. 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  “The stunning array of floral exhibits is spectacular,” said SMCC Executive Director Trish Payne. “There’s even a butterfly enclosure where guests

CBMM to host K-9 Nose Work event

CBMM to host K-9 Nose Work event  Guests visiting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, Feb. 23, will once again have the opportunity to watch teams of experienced U.S. handler/dog teams train on campus, in addition to the chance to see CBMM’s numerous indoor and outdoor exhibitions. Campus will be closed to the public as part of the event on Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22.  From 10am–noon, and again from 1–3:30pm, 20 teams from various states across the U.S. will take part in K-9 Nose

Queenstown Bancorp of Maryland, Inc. Announces the retirement of T. Douglas Pierson from its Board of Directors

QUEENSTOWN, Md. (December 30, 2019) - Queenstown Bancorp and Queenstown Bank of Maryland announces the retirement of T. Douglas Pierson as Vice Chairman and member of the Board of Directors. Pierson, who is owner/operator of Pierson Comfort Group, has been a member of the board for more than 31 years and vice chairman for the past twelve years. During his tenure, Pierson served on several committees that provide specific oversight which helped the bank grow from three branch locations and $93 million in

APG Chesapeake, Star Democrat Supports Education Foundation Fundraiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:        Debbie Gardner (410) 822-0330                         dgardner@talbotschools.org                        November 4, 2019  APG CHESAPEAKE, STAR DEMOCRAT SUPPORTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER  (EASTON, MD) APG Chesapeake and the Star Democrat have renewed their support for “Mission Possible – Celebrating TCPS Alumni and Supporting Teachers,” the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation’s upcoming fundraising event, through an in-kind contribution of