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Thursday, October 29, 2026
Neighborhood Service Center Announces New Name Effective Nov. 1
Neighborhood Service Center Announces New Name Effective Nov. 1 Neighborhood Service Center of Talbot County will become Neighborhood Services of Talbot on Nov. 1, 2026, adopting a new name and logo that reflect the breadth of its services and its countywide reach. The organization’s mission, programs, and commitment to residents will continue through the transition. Talbot County’s designated Community Action Agency has helped residents meet urgent needs and work toward greater stability since 1969.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026Christmas in St. Michaels celebrates 40 years of holiday traditions and community giving
Christmas in St. Michaels celebrates 40 years of holiday traditions and community giving The Oaks Waterfront Hotel leads new sponsorship program supporting the Dec. 10-13 celebration. Christmas in St. Michaels will celebrate its 40th anniversary Dec. 10-13, bringing four decades of holiday traditions and community giving to Maryland’s historic waterfront town. The milestone celebration invites visitors to enjoy decorated homes, gingerbread creations, holiday shopping, seasonal meals, and parades on
Tuesday, October 27, 2026Bryan Brothers Foundation Sponsors Talbot Humane’s PAWS to Read Challenge
Bryan Brothers Foundation Sponsors Talbot Humane’s PAWS to Read Challenge The Bryan Brothers Foundation is partnering with Talbot Humane as the 2026-27 PAWS to Read Challenge presenting sponsor to help local children build reading skills while providing companionship for shelter animals. Papa Johns of Easton and Easton Utilities also support the challenge through donated pizza gift certificates and in-kind radio spots, respectively. The challenge began Sept. 1, 2026, and continues through Aug. 1,
Tuesday, October 27, 2026Talbot County sheriff's Office hosted the first annual Cuffs, Coffins & Cops haunted house
On Saturday October 24, 2026, the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office hosted the first annual Cuffs, Coffins & Cops haunted house. The event was held at the Sheriff’s Office on Mary’s Court and was free for all. Participation was slightly more than anticipated with over 520 residents coming out to enjoy the festivities. A special thanks needs to go out to Mike and Sharri Bibb who donated the use of all of our lighting and decorations, including their expert set up and decorating skills. Sonny Jones from
Monday, October 26, 2026BrightBloom Centers Expands Footprint in Maryland with Easton Center
BrightBloom Centers Expands Footprint in Maryland with Easton Center New location serves young learners with autism and special needs (Easton, Md.)—BrightBloom Centers, a leading provider of treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder and special needs, announces its new location at 505 Dutchmans Lane, Suite A-2, in Easton. The center opened on October 26, 2026, bringing much-needed services to families across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. While the causes of autism are still unknown,
Monday, October 26, 2026For All Seasons Offers Lunch & Learn About What NASA Teaches Us About Hope, Purpose, and Thriving
For All Seasons Offers Lunch & Learn About What NASA Teaches Us About Hope, Purpose, and Thriving On Wednesday, November 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m., For All Seasons Center for Learning will offer a free Lunch & Learn, What NASA Can Teach Us About Hope, Purpose, and Thriving, at its location at 111 E. Dover Street in Easton. International researcher and author Dr. Jeff Thompson will share how the same psychological qualities that help astronauts thrive in the extreme environments of space can strengthen
Monday, October 26, 2026National leader in program integrity will apply advanced analytics, investigations and decades of government experience to help protect SNAP benefits and taxpayer dollars
National leader in program integrity will apply advanced analytics, investigations and decades of government experience to help protect SNAP benefits and taxpayer dollarsEaston, MD — Qlarant, a national leader in program integrity, quality improvement and risk management, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support efforts to identify, prevent and combat fraud, waste and abuse within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).The
Wednesday, October 21, 2026Arch Payment Solutions is now Under One Arch
Arch Payment Solutions has a new name: Under One Arch. Same people, same work. Adam and I still set up and support every account ourselves. The new name fits what we do now: card processing, POS systems set up in person, cash discount and surcharge programs, and marketing and AI tools for business owners. What changed:Phone: 484-882-0848Email: info@underonearch.comWebsite: underonearch.com If you already work with us, your account and your support stay the same. One more thing for members: we'll
Wednesday, October 21, 2026How to find what you really pay to take cards
Most processing statements make it hard to see one simple number: what taking cards cost you last month. You can find it in about five minutes. Pull last month's statement and find two numbers. The first is total card sales, sometimes called total volume or amount submitted. The second is total fees. Fees are often split across a few sections, so add them all up. Divide total fees by total card sales. That's your effective rate. If you ran $40,000 in cards and paid $1,200 in fees, your effective rate is
Tuesday, October 20, 2026For All Seasons Shines a Light on Postpartum Depression during Depression Awareness Month
For All Seasons Shines a Light on Postpartum Depression during Depression Awareness Month According to recent research from the Cleveland Clinic, about 1 in 7 women with a recent live birth reported symptoms of postpartum depression, and the rate has been on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control report that a previous or family history of depression and little or no social support may put some women at higher risk. October is Depression Awareness Month, and For All Seasons is highlighting
Monday, October 19, 2026Conversations on Race opens Oct. 26 with a look at history, race, and the stories communities tell
Conversations on Race opens Oct. 26 with a look at history, race, and the stories communities tell Talbot Family Network will open its 2026-27 Conversations on Race season Monday, Oct. 26, at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum with an exploration of how the stories communities preserve shape their understanding of history, race, and themselves. The free program, titled “What Stories Do We Tell About Ourselves?” begins with an opportunity to explore the new Stories from the Shoreline exhibition in CBMM's
Monday, October 19, 2026Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Rediscovers Mary Howe, a Pioneering American Composer with Deep Regional Ties
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Rediscovers Mary Howe, a Pioneering American Composer with Deep Regional TiesNovember concerts celebrate the Peabody-trained composer and National Symphony Orchestra co-founder alongside masterpieces by Schubert and Beethoven.Delmarva Peninsula– The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) continues its 2026–2027 season, New Worlds, Timeless Wonders, with Mary Howe Rediscovered, a concert program that shines a spotlight on a pioneering American composer whose contributions
Monday, October 19, 2026For All Seasons to Host Free Lunch & Learn on Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety
For All Seasons to Host Free Lunch & Learn on Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety For All Seasons will host a free community Lunch & Learn, Time & Distance Could Save a Life: An Introduction to CALM, on Wednesday, October 28, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the organization’s Center for Learning, 111 E. Dover Street in Easton. Led by Lauren K. Weber, Chief Strategy Officer, and Lesa Mulcahy, Chief Clinical Officer, the session will introduce Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM), an evidence-informed
Tuesday, October 13, 20269th Annual Conor’s Project Sporting Clay Shoot and Crab Feast
A day filled with family, friendship, laughter, and generosity made the 9th Annual Conor’s Project Sporting Clay Shoot and Crab Feast an event to remember. This year’s event raised a record-breaking $110,000 to benefit the children and families of Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers. Conor’s Project was started in 2018 by Rennie Gay and his family in memory of his grandson, Conor, who tragically passed away in a swimming pool accident. What began as a way to honor Conor’s life has grown into a very special
Tuesday, October 13, 2026Neighborhood Service Center builds community support with Second Chance Thrift Shop donation
Neighborhood Service Center builds community support with Second Chance Thrift Shop donation The Neighborhood Service Center of Talbot County recently received a donation from Second Chance Thrift Shop in St. Michaels, adding to the community support that helps NSC assist neighbors facing financial hardship. Shop owners and co-founders Pam Phillips and Karen Moaney presented the contribution to NSC Deputy Director Yvette Robinson. The gift supports an organization that connects Talbot County residents
Tuesday, October 06, 2026Dancing into the Record Books: Bailando Raises $95,000 for ChesMRC
Dancing into the Record Books: Bailando Raises $95,000 for ChesMRC The sounds of Latin dance music, applause, and joy filled the Avalon Theatre on Saturday, September 26th, as seven couples took the stage for the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center’s (ChesMRC) 3rd Annual Bailando con las Estrellas fundraiser. When the evening concluded, more than $95,000 had been raised in support of ChesMRC’s mission to empower people from different cultures to become successful and engaged members of our
Monday, October 05, 2026Choptank Health expands access to care with new Easton nurse practitioner
Choptank Health expands access to care with new Easton nurse practitioner Choptank Community Health System is expanding access to medical care in Talbot County by adding family nurse practitioner Adena Tufts, DNP, at its Easton Health Center. Tufts brings experience in pediatric critical care, adult nursing, outpatient services, and public health. Her addition supports Choptank Health’s ongoing efforts to increase access to comprehensive care across Maryland’s Mid-Shore. “Expanding access begins with
Friday, September 04, 2026Rehab 2 Perform Physical Therapy Expands to the Eastern Shore with New Easton Location
Rehab 2 Perform (R2P), a leading provider of physical therapy and sports rehabilitation services, is proud to announce the opening of its new location in Easton, Maryland, marking the brand's first expansion onto the Eastern Shore.The new facility continues R2P's mission of empowering individuals to BE > YESTERDAY through a fitness-forward healthcare model that bridges the gap between healthcare and fitness.Located in Easton, at the Easton Sportsplex, Rehab 2 Perform will deliver a gym-based environment
Monday, August 03, 2026Christmas in St. Michaels unveils 2026 collector’s ornament
Christmas in St. Michaels unveils 2026 collector’s ornamentChristmas in St. Michaels has unveiled its 2026 Limited Edition Collector's Ornament, the 23rd in the annual series. The ornament commemorates the winner of the 2025 Illuminated Boat Parade and features Working Girl, a beautifully decorated charter fishing boat owned by W. Shannon Pickens of St. Michaels, Md. Local artist Naomi Clark created the ornament's original artwork. “As we celebrate 40 years of Christmas in St. Michaels, this ornament
Monday, July 06, 2026Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026–2027 Season: New Worlds, Timeless Wonders
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026–2027 Season: New Worlds, Timeless WondersDelmarva Peninsula — The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 season, New Worlds, Timeless Wonders, an inspiring celebration of beloved masterworks, remarkable discoveries, internationally acclaimed guest artists, and cherished audience traditions. The season, led by Music Director Michael Repper, offers a compelling musical journey that spans centuries while showcasing the enduring
Thursday, June 04, 2026BDK Inc. Helps Talbot County Businesses Streamline Operations with Integrated ERP & EDI Solutions
Local and regional businesses across Talbot County are turning to BDK Inc. to modernize operations, reduce manual processes, and scale confidently through integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions. As manufacturers, distributors, and growing organizations face increasing pressure to operate faster and more efficiently, disconnected systems and manual workflows are no longer sustainable. BDK Inc., a trusted Mid-Atlantic technology and consulting partner,
Monday, March 23, 2026From Policy to Practice: Operational Solutions for Internal Security Challenges
Businesses across industries face internal security challenges that range from employee negligence to insider threats and outdated systems. These risks do not usually announce themselves loudly. They grow quietly inside everyday workflows, shared drives, and informal processes. Addressing them requires operational discipline, not just new software.Key Takeaways Internal security risks often stem from unclear policies, poor access controls, and human error. Operational discipline, including defined roles
Thursday, March 12, 2026What Staying Quiet Is Costing Your Talbot County Business
Public speaking is one of the highest-return skills a small business owner can develop — and one of the most avoided. In Easton and across Talbot County, where healthcare referrals, tourism word-of-mouth, and agricultural buyer relationships run on personal trust, the owner who can make a credible case in a room wins deals that a better product alone can't close."I'm Not a Speaker" Is Already Costing You You probably know most people dislike public speaking — if that's you, you're in the majority. But




















