A public meeting on the accommodations tax rate collected from Talbot County visitors will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Talbot County Free Library’s Easton Branch. The meeting is hosted by the Talbot County Tourism Board and will begin with a brief presentation followed by public […]
Continue ReadingOcean City, Maryland The Ocean City Department of Tourism is excited to announce a year-long celebration in honor of the town’s 150th anniversary in 2025. The milestone will be commemorated with exciting events and monthly initiatives to engage the community and visitors alike. The anniversary festivities will kick off with the launch of 150 Days […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD The University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) is being honored by the Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) as recipients of its 2024 Outstanding Rural Health Program Award. SCOT team members Emily Welsh, MSN, RN, Nurse Coordinator, Social Worker Michelle Matthews, LCSW, and community health advocates Serenity […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering holiday shoppers a different type of gift this year–one that can be in honor of a loved one, to benefit future generations, and improve the environment. The Gift of Trees is a program where Marylanders purchase native trees — either a single tree or a grove of […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, Md The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is excited to welcome our local community and friends from across the region and beyond to experience Winter on the Chesapeake on our waterfront campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024 starting at noon. Held in conjunction with Christmas in St. Michaels, this festive celebration will feature live […]
Continue ReadingWhile the corporate world wants us to go out and shop on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, everyone should be going to their local Small Business every day. The Eclectic Gift Shop, which in part is the Galley/Studio for local photographer SG (Steve) Atkinson, has decided that the Thanksgiving Weekend should be a time […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD Celebrate the season with the 38th annual Christmas in St. Michaels, a cherished holiday tradition in the heart of this historic waterfront town. From December 13- 15, 2024 enjoy a weekend packed with festive activities, including parades, shopping, music, and the highly anticipated Tour of Homes. The weekend features beloved events like […]
Continue ReadingThe Avalon Foundation, in collaboration with the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, has been awarded the Transactional Opportunities Award at the 2024 Maryland Tourism Awards. This recognition, presented during the 43rd Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Harford County acknowledges the significant impact of the Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts […]
Continue ReadingJoin Compass for the opening night of Festival of Trees ion Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6-9pm at the Towers Family Historical Museum in Denton, MD. $60 per person with advance ticket purchase Proceeds benefit hospice care services for Caroline, Kent and Queen Anne’s County.
Continue ReadingFollowing a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state. Extremely dry conditions that had persisted throughout the year led to an above average number of wildfires statewide in October, leading […]
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