Easton

Plein Air Easton Where:: Throughout Easton (and Talbot County) When: : July 20-26 What:: Explore this Eastern Shore town's vibrant arts community as more than 50 artists abandon their studios to paint amidst the great outdoors. The Plein Air Competition & Arts Festival features a variety of events, including artist competitions, exhibits, workshops, children's events, demonstrations, studio tours, entertainment and more. How much: : Free; some events may require tickets. What's nearby: : The Academy Art Museum, 106 South St., hosts the exhibition and sale of works by the plein-air artists in addition to its many other exhibits.

Frank E. Mason Jr., an attorney and a former supervisor for the Baltimore Health Department, died Saturday at his home in Easton after what his family said was a long illness. He was 78. In 1974, Mr. Mason was a Republican candidate for Talbot County state's attorney, losing by a slim margin. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 21, 1931, to Dr. Frank E. Mason and Edna M. Mason. He showed an aptitude for academics, graduating in 1948 from Easton High School and from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1953, with a bachelor of arts degree.

Easton woman died of smoke inhalation A 43-year-old woman died of smoke inhalation after an apartment fire Wednesday in Easton, according to the medical examiner's office. Stacey Lynn Blake was the sole occupant of the apartment, the state fire marshal's office said. The fire broke out about 12:30 p.m. in an eight-unit, garden-style apartment building. Blake was found unresponsive by firefighters in a center bedroom and taken to Easton Medical Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Centennial coach Mike Seigert predicted that Friday night's state Class 3A-2A semifinal would be a high-offense, spectator-friendly event, and neither team disappointed. The game featured 84 shots. Both teams were quite prolific, but the No. 15 Eagles were a bit more efficient in coming away with a 17-10 victory over Easton. The Warriors struggled to put most of their 41 shots on goal ,and when they did, they had trouble beating Eagles goalie Van Fochios, who finished with 16 saves. During a 16-minute stretch spanning halftime, Fochios stopped 11 shots and sparked the Eagles (15-3)

Jennis Roy Galloway, a retired Union Carbide Corp. executive and decorated World War II veteran, died of cancer May 1 at Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood. He was 94. Mr. Galloway was born in Baltimore and raised on Lyndhurst Avenue. He was a 1932 graduate of Forest Park High School. After earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in 1937, he went to work for National Carbon Co., a division of Union Carbide. Mr. Galloway was sent to the Dutch East Indies, where he was plant manager of the company's Eveready battery plant in Batavia.

EASTON - Frances Kostkowski cried when Boater's World decided to close the Denton distribution center where she spent 14 years filling orders for boating accessories. The 57-year-old widow cried again while sitting inside a Panera Bread on Route 50 in Easton and contemplating an uncertain future in the face of an unstable job market. "I can't live on minimum wage," Kostkowski said. "I can't pay the rent, the electric bill, the car payments, the car insurance on minimum wage." That distress is gripping residents across the state as the recession's unabated sweep leaves an accumulation of closings and layoffs in its wake.

Peacefully on April 13, 2009, HOWARD "JIM" E. EASTON; loving husband of the late Claudia E. Easton, devoted father of Sandra Grimm and her husband Paul, Brenda Easton, Debra Montgomery and her husband Bill. Cherished "Popi" of Jennifer Grimm, Kristin Price, and Ashley Montgomery. Devoted great-grandfather of Kayla and Jeffrey. Survived by his sister Iola and his brother Kenneth. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and many loving family members and friends. Family and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9pm, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11am.

William Edward "Bill" Younger, Jr A Memorial Celebration shall be held at the Academy Art Museum, Easton, Maryland from 2 to 4 P.M. on May 16, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Academy Art Museum, memo "Bill Younger Scholarship for the Arts," 106 South Street, Easton, Maryland 21601.

Elizabeth W. Pierson, a homemaker who earlier in her life had been an educator, died Monday of complications from Alzheimer's disease at William Hill Manor in Easton. The former longtime Roland Park resident was 87. Elizabeth Ives Wilcox was born in Baltimore and raised on Southway in Guilford. She was a graduate of Girls' Latin School. After earning a bachelor's degree in the history of art from Goucher College in 1942, Mrs. Pierson taught school for several years at St. Leo Parochial School in Little Italy and at the Chimes School in Mount Washington.

Go here: Locals call Easton in Talbot County the "Hamptons of the Chesapeake Bay" because of its eclectic arts scene. Throughout the year, you can check out live music, performing arts and gallery events. There's even a film festival. Summer is a fabulous time to rent a bike and cycle the triangle formed by Easton, St. Michaels and Oxford, and to catch a ride on the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry. All around are boat races, kayaking and nature preserves. Stay here: The Inn at 202 Dover , 202 E. Dover St.; 866-450-7600.