The Kent County Chamber is thrilled to welcome Marta Kumer with Selkie Books of Rock Hall as a new member. Selkie Books offers Used Books in a wide range of genres, Rare Books, Ephemera, Art, Artifacts, Vintage Maps, Vintage Albums, and Sidelines to fit any reader’s interests, at very modest prices fully competitive with all online sites. Click the story to learn more about Selkie Books.

ShoreRivers recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Scott Budden, Nick DiPasquale, and Barbara Boyd. This volunteer group includes scientists, farmers, educators, business and legal professionals, activists, and public servants. ShoreRivers believes that diverse perspectives on the board make the organization stronger.

Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that his agency has extended filing and payment deadlines for certain Maryland business taxes and quarterly estimated income tax returns and payments that would be due in January, February and March 2021 until April 15, 2021.

Fifteen University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) frontline health care workers from throughout the hospital system’s five-county region were vaccinated today with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Those vaccinated included employees from emergency departments throughout the Shore, COVID units and infectious disease departments, as well as respiratory therapists, nursing staff, environmental services team members and security personnel.

The RiverArts Holiday Show and Sale, on through December 22, is a treat for the eyes. It is updated regularly as items are sold and new ones come in. They welcome you to enjoy this festive show with holiday lights above in the breezeway and displays in the windows of the RiverArts Galleries.

The Chester River Health Foundation recently announced its year-end gift appeal to the community to help fund the purchase of a new, state of the art inpatient telemetry system for UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown.

Chesapeake Bank & Trust Company has hired Bob Altieri as President and CEO of both the Bank and its holding company, Chesapeake Bancorp. He will replace Glenn L. Wilson, who is retiring after serving the Bank for nearly 6 years as President and CEO.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health received an ultra-cold freezer purchased by the University of Maryland Medical System for storage of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

ShoreRivers, an environmental organization that protects and restores Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, and education, seeks a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technician to assist in delivering restoration projects that support our efforts to achieve healthy waterways across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The ideal candidate will be a driven, energetic professional who is enthusiastic about restoring the natural environment and pursuing a career in restoration design.

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is encouraging business owners to look up their business’ status on Maryland Business Express to ensure they are in Good Standing with the state, and if not, to follow the steps in this Good Standing Checklist to avoid being forfeited.