Category: People

Stories about the people that make Easton, Maryland great.

May 22
SUP lovers paddle their way into connecting with others in Easton, MD

Have you been on a stand-up paddleboard yet? In Easton, it is easy to get with the Eastern Shore SUP group and enjoy adventures in our rivers and creeks. Kate Richards, who supports the group events, insists that every paddler who shows up becomes a part of the “Paddle family.” Paddlers of all ages are […]

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May 10
Easton Utilities receives RP 3 Designation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information contact: Kelly Simonsen410-763-9465Email: ksimonsen@eucmail.comwww.eastonutilities.com Easton Utilities Recognized as Reliable Public Power Provider EASTON, MD, May 10, 2023 — Easton Utilities has earned the highest Reliable Public PowerProvider (RP 3 ) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for […]

May 09
Pickleball Takes over Easton!

Have you played Pickleball yet? You might be alone if you say no! Pickleball has grown in popularity across the United States, and Easton is no exception. According to research compiled by Pickleheads, there are 36.5 million players in America, making it one of the largest US Sports by participants. There are multiple courts in […]

Apr 06
“Wheels of a Dream” celebrates equity and opportunity

On Sunday April 2nd pedestrians in downtown Easton were treated to an unusualsight and sound. Over 80 singers stood in front of the Talbot County Courthouseto produce a professional video performance of the song “Wheels of a Dream”.They were part of a collaboration between Easton Choral Arts Society and theChester River Chorale. The sound part […]

Mar 03
Easton EDC Receives Day of Remembrance Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com       www.DiscoverEaston.com  Easton Economic Development Corporation March 1, 2023 For immediate release Easton EDC Announces  $10,000 Grant Award from The Arc   “We Are One: Community Supporting Community” will unite local organizations in educational efforts around the 9-11 Day of Service and Remembrance […]

Feb 23
Chesapeake Fire & Ice announces Festival Favorites!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com       www.DiscoverEaston.com  Easton Economic Development Corporation February 23, 2023 For immediate release Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival People’s Choice Awards Revealed! Easton, MD.  – During the Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival on February 17 and 18, 2023, visitors were asked to participate […]

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Feb 08
Chesapeake Fire & Ice Schedule of Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com       www.DiscoverEaston.com  Easton Economic Development Corporation February 6, 2023 For immediate release Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival Schedule of Events Event Date & Time: February 17th – 5pm to 9pm & February 18, 12 – 9 PM Maps will be available during […]

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Jan 24
Koats for Kids celebrates 16 years!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (EASTON-MD – JANUARY 21, 2023) CONTACT: TERRY JOHN, 410-770-3337 Mid-Atlantic TirePros Collects Coats for 16th Annual Coats for Kids Drive Mid-Atlantic TirePros in Easton recently sponsored its 16th Annual Arlene M. John Koats for Kids Drive, collecting over 559 coats and dozens of gloves, knit hats, mittens, and scarves for underprivileged children on […]

Jan 23
Celebrate Black History Month in Easton, MD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com January 23, 2023 For immediate release Celebrate Black History Month in Easton, MD Easton, MD – Rich with history and tales of new and old, Easton is the perfect place to dive into African-American History month and is the location of several educational and […]

Apr 24
Discover Easton Member Spotlight: Crackerjacks Toys and Children’s Books to hold 40th Birthday Party

May 4th, 1979.  Little did owner Linda Laramy think that Crackerjacks Toys and Children’s Books would still be around 40 years later.  As she says, “It seemed like a good idea at the time”.  Yes indeed, and so it began.  Forty years brings changes to all of us. Two of Laramy’s children grew up in […]