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May 12, 2025

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It’s BAAM Time! Building African American Mind Opens New Multipurpose Facility

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Building African American Mind (BAAM) is only 15-year-old, yet it has done much since its inception and partnership with the Talbot County Public School System. Initially, the program’s objectives were to identify at-risk African American males in first through fifth grades, providing them with after school tutoring services. What started as a service to 10 boys, has grown to over 80 and now encompasses both elementary and middle school. Besides education, the program also includes camping trips, sporting events, park and museum tours, etc.

In 2016 BAAM purchased a building and parking lot at 31 Jowite Street in Easton to better serve the youth. On December 14, 2019, the new BAAM Athletic Center officially opened, offering a multipurpose facility with a gym, classrooms, community event room, and office space. Boyd Rutherford, Lt. Governor of Maryland, visited the site a few days prior to the opening.

In this video, Derrick Daly, founder of BAAM, discusses how the addition of this space benefits the community and how it will attract middle and high school students through a combination of athletics and academics.

The video is approximately three minutes in length. For more information about BAAM, please go 

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Waterfowl Moments: Clear Skies and Well Behaved Dogs

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If there were any doubts about whether the weather gods would take kindly to this year’s annual Waterfowl Festival, they were completely put to rest this past weekend.

In fact, given the unique fall theme of Waterfowl Weekend, it was remarkable how Easton was blessed with a perfect combination of clear skies, ample amount of colored leaves on the ground, and enough nip on the air to reinforce the changing of the seasons. But not cold enough to discourage thousands of visitors from making their pilgrimage to Talbot County.

The Spy asked videographer Tori Paxon to document the signs and sounds of one of the most successful Waterfowls ever in its 49th year.

 

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Mid-Shore Food: Stormy Ice Cream on Dover

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Storm Brothers Ice Cream Factory in Annapolis has been associated with quality ice cream for over 15 years. Now Sveinn, the owner’s son and wife Cecile, have opened up their own version of the family business in Easton. Named after daughters Wednesday and Freyja, Storm & Daughters offers all the goodness of the original, but with an Eastern Shore flair. 

Cecile, who got tired of the Easton to Annapolis daily commute knew that the town of Easton was a perfect location for a store with an old-style ice cream parlor feel. From the 48 ice cream flavors to their signature ‘waffle Wednesdae,’ to their dairy free option, there is something to satisfy anyone who walks into their store.

The Spy spent a few minutes with Cecile Storm to talk about their history and some of their possible collaborations.

This video is approximately one minute in length. For more information please go here

https://www.stormanddaughters.com/

 

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At the Academy: Open Mic Night Wednesdays

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With all the good hustle and bustle of the Academy Art Museum’s nonstop art classes and significant exhibitions, it is sometimes easy not to notice the AAM’s other efforts to bring its Mid-Shore community together to enjoy the other arts like music.

One of those amazing programs is their one a month open mic night when local musicians gather in the museum’s auditorium on Monday evenings to perform and support each other.Directed by Ray Remesch, the AAM’s music specialist, as well as Christ Church of Easton’s Minister of Contemporary Music, the AAM’s open mic, offers a variety of performances, demonstrations, and presentations that taps into the region’s endless supply of talented artists.

The Spy’s Tori Paxon caught up with Ray a few weeks ago at the Academy to learn more.

This video is approximately minutes in length. For more information about the Academy Art Museum please go here.

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Spy Intern Moments: The 19th Annual Multicultural Festival

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On Saturday, P.E.A.C.E. celebrated their 19th Annual Multicultural Festival. Over sixty regional partners and exhibitors came to show their support, along with seven performers. Children and adults alike were able to have fun and enjoy authentic food. In 2009, P.E.A.C.E partnered with the Avalon Foundation, elevating the festival’s growing popularity. For years, the Multicultural Festival has united the community and embraced our diversity.

The Spy Intern was there to capture some of the fun moments.

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Spy Intern Moment: The 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Basketball Classic

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On Monday, our nation celebrated the birth of a civil rights leader, a passionate speaker, and an inspiration to us all; Dr. Martin Luther King. For the past twelve years, the Mid-Shore partnership has promoted community awareness and responsibility through youth basketball games. Children across the Eastern Shore come together on this day to compete as one united front against each other, all for the love of the sport. Sign-ups are held at local community centers along with Parks and Recreation. Players receive tee shirts, free lunch, and prizes they can win through a raffle pick.

During halftime, speakers such as Johnny Mautz, Addie Eckardt, and Corey Pack; share a message of unity and respect for one another. The MLK Image Awards; an award recognizing individuals who best reflect the work of Dr. King in their community. This year’s recipients were; Deborah H. Short from Easton, Lemuel Chester from Cambridge (the award was given posthumously), Stanford Ricks from Federalsburg, and Wanda Molock from Denton.

Congratulations to all!

To learn more about the basketball classic, click here.

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Spy Intern Project: It Shore Was Fun at the OysterFest!

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This year’s OysterFest connected the entire community to what living on the shore is all about. Vendors, musicians, artists, and skilled craftsmen joined together for seven hours of enjoyment and education about life as watermen. Guests attended features such as an oyster stew competition, boat rides, cooking demonstrations, various children’s’ activities and much more. Watermen served fresh oysters from our own backyard waters for guests to slurp at the Oyster Slurp Off.

If you happened to miss this year’s OysterFest, don’t worry. There’s always next year!

For more information about the OysterFest, please click here.

Tori Pack is the Talbot Spy intern for 2017-18. A graduate of Easton High School, Tori has spent the last year as a mentor in the non-profit organization, Talbot Mentors. Tori’s interest in writing and film have ushered in a young voice for the Talbot Spy that still has much to say.

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Spy Intern Minute: “Wind and Oyster Jack” with Marcia Moore and Heather Crow

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After years of preparation, Talbot County’s Marcia Moore, author of “Wind and Oyster Jack”, is ready to present her story to the world. With the help of her sensational illustrator, Heather Crow and her beautiful imagery, Oyster Jack’s story will inspire children from the Eastern Shore to hop on a Skipjack and set sail! “Wind and Oyster Jack” will premiere on October 28th at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s OysterFest in Saint Michaels. This is Marcia Moore’s first children’s book but hopefully, not her last.

For more information on Wind and Oyster Jack, click here. 

Tori Pack is the Talbot Spy intern for 2017-18. A graduate of Easton High School, Tori has spent the last year as a mentor in the non-profit organization, Talbot Mentors. Tori’s interest in writing and film have ushered in a young voice for the Talbot Spy that still has much to say.

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Spy Intern Projects: Lighting the Way Against Substance Abuse

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For weeks, the purple lights in Easton have gained notable attention and for good reason. Standing up against substance abuse is something that everyone can get behind.

On Monday, Talbot Goes Purple had their lighting ceremony in front of the Easton courthouse. Sheriff Joe Gamble and Lucie Hughes, of Tidewater Rotary, explained why substance abuse awareness and prevention is important to learn. 

The event brought together the community in a sea of purple shirts as the Talbot Goes Purple youth group officially flipped the switch. John Hines, the supervisor of electrical engineering, helped oversee the young ambassadors as the finishing touches on his masterpiece were placed. Easton Utilities wrapped a total of 152 light poles in downtown.

Chris Herren spoke the following night at the Easton High School auditorium. ‘The Herren Project’, a mission for taking the first steps to sobriety and educational awareness, was founded by Herren in 2011. Since then, Herren has dedicated his life to helping others understand the meaning of addiction and how they can help too. “If I can help just a single person in this room, that’ll make it all worth it,” he said. Herren shared his own life struggles with drugs and hopes that the youth will listen to his message. The best prevention is awareness

For more information about the Herren Project or Talbot Goes Purple click the links Herren Project or Talbot Goes Purple

Tori Pack is the Talbot Spy intern for 2017-18. A graduate of Easton High School, Tori has spent the last year as a mentor in the non-profit organization, Talbot Mentors. Tori’s interest in writing and film have ushered in a young voice for the Talbot Spy that still has much to say.

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Spy Minute: Dancing through the Decades for St. Michaels Community Center

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St. Michaels Community Center hosted a fundraising dance on Saturday, August 26 at the St. Michaels Inn. Tickets were $50 per person as the event was sold out. Guests of all ages were invited out for a night of music, food, and fun. A homecoming court was elected and the winners were announced at the dance. A live band performed as guests danced the night away. Justine’s, a local ice cream parlor, served delicious treats.

Congratulations to Jen Shatwell and JD, the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen.

This video is a minute long in length. For more information about St. Michaels Community Center or the Homecoming Dance, click here.

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