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In a parking lot tucked away in Centreville, a lone “BEER” sign with an arrow points to Bull and Goat Brewery, 204 Banjo Lane, suite E. Inside, customers arrive for Friday happy hour. Jake Heimbuch is swapping out a keg, reconnecting lines, and taking orders from a few customers who have arrived in time for opening. As he works, more customers arrive. They sit in the plush leather seats around a coffee table, facing a bookshelf stocked with games, such as Battleship, Trivial

Shore Bancshares Inc. CEO, Scott Beatty, takes us inside his workshop and gives some thoughts on the therapeutic nature of working with your hands. In his wood shop, Scott Beatty shows the skill of a craftsman and the enthusiasm of a child. You see wood shavings, various stages of bowls, and you hear where logs have come from, and what you can unlock while turning wood. You wouldn’t guess you are talking to the president and CEO of Shore Bancshares Inc. But Beatty’s two world

Many of those who spend time around the Chesapeake Bay are captivated by its beauty and charm. The sunsets, the shoreline, the natural architecture — the uniqueness of the Eastern Shore is constantly captured by cell phones and cameras. Everyone has their own perspective of what makes the Chesapeake Bay area special, and local photographer Jay Fleming has a point of view that truly is captivating. As the son of a National Geographic photographer, Fleming grew up in Annapolis

Picturesque and quaint, Berlin is a hidden gem in Worcester County, bearing history, gourmet eats and treats, arts, antiques and much more to explore. But despite it’s quintessential old-fashioned atmosphere, Berlin is a modern town with all the bells and whistles, from great shopping to free WiFi throughout the town. Rich with interest, Berlin is the perfect place to spend the day or for a weekend getaway on the Eastern Shore. Begin your journey with a walk around the nature

Open, airy spaces, clean lines, with views that bring the outdoors in, are signatures of the designs of architect Christine M. Dayton of Easton. Dayton, who has been in business 24 years as principal/owner of Christine M. Dayton Architect P.A., finds Eastern Shore architecture different because it offers a lifestyle — using residences for entertaining and outside living. Dayton, whose firm has been located for the past 14 years in the historic Abbott’s Dairy building on Needw