The Garfield Center will be holding open auditions in early February for “The SpongeBob Musical”, a family friendly show that will run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM from April 17th through May 3rd. The production will be directed by Abbey Wark, and the production Sponsors are Chesapeake Bank and Trust and Kent School. 

The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is hosting upcoming Safe Sitter® courses at UM Shore Medical Center locations in Chestertown and Easton.

For All Seasons recently announced the appointment of Sidney Davenport-Trond as Director of Development and Hallie Pentheny as Director of Finance.

Kent School invites families and young children to attend two upcoming Saturday morning programs designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and active play. Both events are free of charge and open to the public.

The County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland applauded the inclusion of $6.2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congressman Andy Harris (all Md.), in a FY26 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that was recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump, toward construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Millington.

University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Internal Medicine at Chestertown welcomes Dorellie Owusu, DO. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

February marks the start of The Mainstay’s 2026 season in Rock Hall, launching a lively stretch of concerts, community gatherings, and special events that carry warmth, music, and connection through the heart of winter along the Chesapeake.

The Kent County Board of Education recognized athletes from three different fall sports Monday, Dec. 8 for their accomplishments this past season.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s first baby of 2026 arrived on the morning of January 2 at UM SRH’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM Shore Regional Health is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Hanscom Federal Credit Union (“Hanscom” or “HFCU”) today announced the completion of its previously announced purchase and assumption transaction involving the majority of assets and liabilities of The Peoples Bank (“Peoples Bank”), located in Maryland, following receipt of all required regulatory and shareholder approvals.