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The Waterfowl Festival’s 2025 Featured Artist has been announced, naming a legendary festival favorite, Al Barker. Barker has displayed his work at every festival since its inception in 1971. His quintessential scenes of hunting, the outdoor lifestyle, and nature flawlessly capture a quiet and breathtaking beauty, bringing the viewer intimately into the scene without disrupting […]

The Oxford Bellevue Ferry has a new owner. After a two-year search for a successor, Captains Judy and Tom Bixler have sold the ferry to Captain Jim Andrews, owner of JettyLight, a marine operations management consultancy based in Galveston, Texas. Andrews and his family will split their time between Maryland and Texas. When it opens […]

Easton Utilities named Kelly Simonsen, as the Director of Corporate Communications. This new position will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall communications strategy including internal and external communications, media relations, branding, advertising, events, and charitable giving. “Kelly has been a valuable part of the leadership team offering her expertise in how best to […]

Registration is now open for Talbot County’s Spring 2025 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes. This free disaster preparedness program, hosted by Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES), equips residents with essential skills to care for themselves, their families, and their neighbors during emergencies until professional responders arrive. Classes begin on Monday, February 24, […]

Qlarant Inc., a health care data science and technology firm headquartered in Easton Md., has selected Anthony “Tony” P. Kern as its new Board Chair. Mr. Kern joined Qlarant as a Board Member in January of 2019 and became Vice Chair in May of 2021. He also has served Qlarant as the Chair of the […]

The Ward Foundation, in collaboration with the Waterfowl Festival and the Maryland State Arts Council, is pleased to announce the Folklife Apprentice Film Series event, scheduled for January 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Waterfowl Festival Building, located at 40 S. Harrison St, Easton, MD.   This engaging evening will feature […]

Easton Utilities named John E. Hines, P.E., as the Vice President of Electric and Utility Projects. This new position will be responsible for the planning, engineering, project/construction management, energy supply, and real-time operations for the broad range of projects requiring Easton Utilities’ services. “I plan to focus on upholding our safety culture to protect our […]

Talbot County is pleased to kick off the Operation Green Light campaign this Monday, November 4, in tribute to veterans ahead of Veterans Day. From November 4 to 11, residents and local businesses are encouraged to swap out their outdoor lights for green bulbs to show support for military veterans and to highlight the resources […]

Easton Utilities recently celebrated significant service anniversaries achieved by fourteen employees. “We appreciate these individuals for their dedication to delivering safe, reliable utility and broadband services with a focus on customer satisfaction” said Vicki L. Petro, Vice President of Human Resources for Easton Utilities. “We pride ourselves on our retention and attribute it to our […]

Studio B Art Gallery is excited to announce a special exhibition opening in October 2024, featuring artwork created during the gallery’s Plein Air Workshop with Master Jove Wang. In addition to the workshop pieces, the exhibition will highlight new works by the internationally acclaimed artist. The show will kick-off with an opening reception on Friday, […]