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Working Like a Dog

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:10:00 GMT

Mark has been in his share of public places for his mere four months of age – the library, stores, public transportation, and college classes with his owner, Christina.

A Town in Your Blood, a River in Your Eyes

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:00 GMT

Growing up on the water, in a small town, there were two skills—being able to ride your bike and being able to swim—that guaranteed childhood independence and your ability to participate in just about anything worth doing.

Cambridge Hits a High Spot

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:00 GMT

“We get as much as we can locally—as close to the restaurant as possible,” Fanning explains. “Our vegetables come from Emily’s Produce and the meats may not necessarily come from the Eastern Shore, but they come from a butcher in Maryland.”

Peace Out at the Multicultural Festival

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:30:00 GMT

“Those who have been in Talbot County the longest need to create a culture which will enable diverse populations to share their culture."

Oxford: The Town that Transcends Time

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:58:00 GMT

Though nearly thirty years have passed since I explored Oxford by bike, not much has changed. The eleven-year-old girl I used to be would feel quite comfortable in twenty-first century Oxford.

Bringing the Past Alive in Dorchester

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Abbott, a cultural historian and artisan, is of the Nanticoke people. He has extensively researched his Native American heritage and has become an expert on the prehistoric past of the native people living in the mid-Atlantic coastal region.

Finding Safe Harbor at Halo's Haven

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:03:00 GMT

“I found Bonnie by chance,” Louis begins. “I had recently rescued a Clydesdale and was looking for a cart on the property of one local woman. She wasn’t home and as I was looking for the cart, I noticed a pony surrounded by three feet of feces.”

Downtown Cambridge Springs to Life

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:59:13 GMT

Since the 1990s, Cambridge has enjoyed an "up and coming" status on the Shore, but it has never managed to quite arrive and take its place as a thriving town. Until now.

Simple Ways to Feel Like a Celebrity

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:23:58 GMT

Remember the last time you had to make a special trip because you forgot to buy eggs? Sign yourself up for a weekly refill of free-range eggs, baked treats like jalapeno bread and sponge cake, or even vibrant flower bouquets.

What's So Great About St. Michaels

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:51:58 GMT

After a panicked phone call to a friend—my husband was traveling—I was amazed at how fast the news traveled and was overwhelmed by the generosity of support and offers of help that I received.

Standup Sommelier: The Evolution of Laurie Forster

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:40:00 GMT

She jokes about having too many wine bottles in the recycling bin, her daughter’s depiction of her parents in school projects, and her chef husband’s dirty home cooking secrets.

Local St. Patrick's Day Happenings

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:27:00 GMT

John’s mother, Diana Mautz, conceived the idea of the once-a-year race to remedy the after hour high jinx and it worked. Ever since then, faithfully, each St. Patrick’s Day, the shopping carts are dusted off and raced for trophies and t-shirts.

Biking for Talbot Special Riders

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:37:00 GMT

“We are not trying to create equestrians, per se,” says Sandy. “Rather we are taking individuals and emphasizing their abilities rather than their disabilities, building on their abilities to their greatest potential.”

Addressing Addiction in Talbot County Court

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

“Our criminal justice system wasn’t working well regarding mental health and drug addiction,” Judge Earnest explains. “I saw drug and mental health courts working in other counties and decided to visit them to see how they were run.”

Empty Bowls Filling Pantries

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:51:00 GMT

That event eventually lead to the forming of the non-profit organization, Empty Bowls, which raises money both nationally and internationally for hunger-related causes.