Talbot Guide

News and Articles

• Goldsborough Neck Road Improvement Project Strengthens Infrastructure and Safety to Support Economic Growth
  12/08/2025
  Talbot County, in partnership with the Town of Easton and the Mid-Shore Regional Council, has completed a multi-phase project to widen and strengthen Goldsborough Neck Road, enhancing safety, improving access, and supporting future economic growth tied to the Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park and Talbot Commerce Park. Read more
• John Walls of Hockessin, DE Wins 2025 World Goose Champion of Champions Title
  12/08/2025
  John Walls of Hockessin, Delaware captured the prestigious 2025 World Goose Champion of Champions title at the World Waterfowl Calling Championships, held November 15 during the Waterfowl Festival in Easton. Read more
• Pickering Creek Revitalizes Junior Naturalist Program
  12/08/2025
  A key part of the success of Pickering Creek’s annual EcoCamp is its Junior Naturalists (JNs). JNs, who are middle and high school students, form a consistent backbone to Pickering Creek’s summer EcoCamp. Summer camp counselors lead summer camp groups and are often college students. They come and go annually. JNs return every year to ensure that EcoCamp’s spirit, the favorite songs, games, activities and traditions are enjoyed by new campers every summer. In addition to providing invaluable service to the camp every summer, JNs get to spend time with the Center’s naturalists throughout the year, learning more about nature, science and public speaking. Read more
• Tred Avon Players Announces Its 2026 Season
  12/08/2025
  Tred Avon Players proudly announces its 45th season, bringing an exciting lineup of live theater to Maryland's Eastern Shore. Performed in collaboration with the Oxford Community Center, each production will take the stage at 200 Oxford Road in Oxford, Md. Season passes and individual tickets for all four shows are available now at www.tredavonplayers.org. Read more
• Balanced Care Physical Therapy Introduces Infrared Sauna Wellness to Talbot County
  12/08/2025
  As winter settles over the Eastern Shore, a new source of warmth and wellness has arrived in St. Michaels. Balanced Care Physical Therapy—already well-known in the community for its compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation services—has introduced a state-of-the-art ClearLight Sanctuary 2 infrared sauna, offering residents a soothing new way to relax, restore, and heal. Read more
• Nominate a Community Member for Women & Girls Fund Award
  12/08/2025
  The Women & Girls Fund Award was established in 2004 to recognize and honor community members who have made outstanding contributions—whether professional or personal—toward understanding and addressing the needs of women and girls in the Mid-Shore region. Read more
• Join the Oxford Plunge on Super Saturday, February 7, 2026
  12/08/2025
  Hundreds of brave — and slightly chilly — souls are expected to gather at the Tred Avon Yacht Club on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for the fourth annual Oxford Plunge into the Tred Avon River, a mid-winter tradition that proves this small town has a very big heart. Participants of all ages will dash, dip, or dive into the icy waters in support of the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department and EMS (OVFD), which relies on donations to help fund life-saving equipment, training, and emergency services. Spectators are encouraged to line the waterfront, cheer on their favorite plungers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere complete with drinks, Doc’s Sunset Grille’s crab soup, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Read more
• Limited Tickets for Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 in St. Michaels
  12/08/2025
  Families are invited to make memories at one of the region’s most beloved Christmas traditions: Breakfast with Santa, from 8–10am, Saturday, Dec. 13, at the waterfront Foxy’s Harbor Grille in St. Michaels. Limited tickets are just $10 per child, with advance purchase strongly recommended. Read more
• Jingle the Bells and Deck the Bookshelves: The Eastern Shore Writers Association and Cult Classic Brewing Company Announce Inaugural Holiday Book Festival
  12/08/2025
  The Eastern Shore Writers Association (ESWA), in partnership with Kent Island’s Cult Classic Brewery, is proud to announce the first ever ESWA HOLIDAY BOOK FESTIVAL, taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Read more
• Winter on the Chesapeake Returns to CBMM on Dec. 13
  12/08/2025
  The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will celebrate the magic of the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 13, inviting the community to experience Winter on the Chesapeake on its waterfront campus from noon-7pm. Read more
• Talbot Guide’s 25th Anniversary November Drawing Winners
  12/08/2025
  Talbot Guide is excited to announce the winners of the ten giveaways held in November for our 25th Anniversary Celebration. Congratulations to all! Winners & Prizes: Read more
• Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Announces Holiday Fun for 2025
  12/08/2025
  The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum announces its 2025 Holiday Display. For most of the year, the museum is committed to celebrating, documenting, preserving, and sharing the history, traditions, heritage, and culture of Tilghman Island. But in December, we are committed to all that plus holiday fun! Read more