Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of two U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grants to the upper shore, totaling more than $120,000. Specifically, Talkie Rural Broadband in Chestertown has been awarded $94,000 to fund the installation of fiber infrastructure to allow high-speed internet access for the Main Street vicinity in downtown Chestertown.

The Kent County Chamber is thrilled to welcome Holli Mathison and Friendship Montessori School as a new member. Friendship Montessori School is a preschool and kindergarten, welcoming children ages 2-6. They believe that each child is an individual, which is why no two paths through Friendship Montessori are the same. Click the story to learn more about Holli and her business.

Mid-Shore Pro Bono, a non-profit organization on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that provides free access to legal services to low-income community members, today announced the relocation of its Chestertown office to 205 South Cross Street in downtown Chestertown.

The Kent County Chamber is thrilled to welcome Kate Van Name and KVN Partners as a new member. KVN Partners serves business owners with intentional consulting as they navigate and lead through transformational and transitional phases. Click the story to learn more about Kate and KVN Partners.

Jim McDonnell, COO at Avalon Energy Services in Galena, MD, recently participated in the Maryland Clean Energy Center’s Energy Economy Speaker Series. Click the story to see his talk on energy markets and how the pandemic has impacted energy usage across various industry sectors.

Dr. Mohan Suntha, president and CEO University of Maryland Medical System, visited UM Shore Regional Health locations on Monday, September 14. Dr. Suntha traveled to Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, where he met outside with hospital team members and community residents interested in the future of health care in Kent County.

Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment is the one time during which people can make health insurance plan selections or changes to their plans for the following plan year. During this period, there are no restrictions on enrollments. Click the story to learn how Avery Hall Insurance Group can assist individuals select the best plan.

The Maryland State Board of Elections posted online a list of early voting and election day voting locations for each county and the City of Baltimore. Click the story for a complete list of voting locations where residents can vote in-person during early voting.

Chestertown RiverArts invites photographers to submit work for consideration for inclusion in a juried photography exhibit to open in the RiverArts online viewing room on September 28. In addition, learn more about two other classes RiverArts will be hosting by clicking the post.

Do you value an inclusive workforce? Then join The Arc Central Chesapeake Region for a virtual seminar on September 15, to discuss the findings of a recent workforce study focusing on Maryland’s Upper Shore.