Category: People
Stories about the people that make Easton, Maryland great.
The June First Friday Gallery Walk exhibit and open house at the Waterfowl Building is set to feature North Carolina artist Joe Seme, known for his Seme is well known for his major “trompe l’oeil” (fool the eye) realistic still life paintings which are carefully researched and and may take three or four months to complete. Seme, a Waterfowl […]
Andy Kitzrow Headshot: A portrait of Andy Kitzrow, the new Town Manager for the Town of Easton. Kitzrow is set to begin serving as Easton Town Manager on July 7. After an extensive search, the Town of Easton is excited to announce the hiring of Andrew “Andy” Kitzrow as our next Town Manager. Kitzrow takes […]
EatSprout co-owners Ryan and Emily Groll announced the Spring opening of a new Sprout Cafe in downtown Easton at 22 North Harrison Street. A ribbon cutting at the new cafe is scheduled at 4 pm, Friday, March 28, 2025. The new downtown Easton location will feature its popular healthy grab-and-go meals, baked goods, and desserts […]
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 […]