Category: Press Releases

News and updates from our Easton businesses and local organizations.

Jan 28
Simonsen named Director, Corporate Communications

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 […]

Jan 21
Gee’s Bend quilters highlight January 27 film screening in Easton

The story of five acclaimed African American quilters from Gee’s Bend, Alabama, will be unveiled onscreen when the community comes together to view the New York Times short documentary film, “While I Yet Live” at Brookletts Place on Monday, January 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Directed by Maris Curran, the film premiered as a New York Times opinion piece […]

Jan 15
Talbot County Business Center Demolition Scheduled for 2025

As part of Phase Two of the Airfield Modernization Program, Easton Airport is set to begin the demolition of the Talbot County Business Center in early 2025. Most of the structure is expected to be dismantled by spring 2025, with material recycling, site work, and additional projects completed before the end of the year. The […]

Jan 13
Anthony P. Kern Selected as Qlarant Board Chair

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 […]

Jan 09
Waterfowl Festival & Ward Foundation present: Maryland Arts Council Folklife Film & Art Evening

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 […]

Jan 02
  • Arts
Dec 31
Prestigious Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant and Artistic Insights Fund Grant Awarded to Chesapeake Film Festival

The Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant highlighting the festival’s commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and storytelling through film and film-related events. The acronym stands for Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity. Notably, CFF is the sole organization in Talbot […]

Dec 16
Discovering Easton: Wilson Outdoor Co.

https://youtube.com/shorts/qrkUzx2WiH8?feature=share “Thanks, I drew it myself.” As someone with an illustration background, the pride I’d take in uttering that simple phrase when someone complimented my work is something that always stays with me. So, I was surprised to hear it said to me on the other side of the door at Wilson Outdoor Company, the […]

Dec 13
A. James Clark Emergency Services Training Campus Groundbreaking

Friends of the Easton Volunteer Fire Department’s (EVFD) cordially invite you to the Groundbreaking for the A. James Clark Emergency Services Training Campus on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 3pm – 5pm. The Groundbreaking will be held at 9005 Mistletoe Drive in Easton, MD at 3pm followed by a Reception at Station 60 Firehall at […]

Dec 04
Hines named Vice President of Electric and Utility Projects

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 […]