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Students and Community Members Attend College and Career Fair at Kent County High School

On Thursday, April 12, 2022, students and community members gathered in Trojan Arena at Kent County High School for a college and career fair hosted by Kent County Public Schools and organized by the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT). Representatives from nearly 50 colleges, branches of the military, and local businesses and government shared information about academic programs, career opportunities, internships and more.

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Spring Musical at Kent School is Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, members of Kent School’s Class of 2022 will perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. The performances will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the School’s M. V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium. Admission is free and the performances are open to the public.

Samuel Shoge 4/4/22 Samuel Shoge 4/4/22

Kent Chamber Welcomes New Member Admiral Cleaners

The Kent County Chamber is thrilled to welcome Admiral Cleaners as a new member. Admiral Cleaners provides a convenient and time-saving Free pick-up and delivery service for dry cleaning and wash & fold laundry. Click the story to learn more about Admiral Cleaners.

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The Frederick Douglass Juneteenth Celebration

The Frederick Douglass Juneteenth Celebration "Day of Acknowledgment" will celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of African American life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

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WKHS celebrates 48 years on the air

The radio station at Kent County High School recently celebrated 48 years on the air with a 48-hour marathon broadcast and membership drive. The air-a-thon kicked off at 9 a.m. Friday, March 25 and ran through 9 a.m. Sunday, March 26.

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Kent School Students Earn Regional and State Awards

Several Kent School students have recently earned awards in academic areas. First, on Saturday, March 26, Fourth Grade student Miles Hubbert won the Maryland Sports Spelling Bee. Eighth Grade student Harrison Lavery was the runner up.

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Kent County Chamber of Commerce Awards Figg’s Ordinary with Certificate of Recognition

Figg’s Ordinary, LLC is pleased to announce that the Kent County Chamber of Commerce has awarded Figg’s Ordinary with a Certificate of Recognition marking Figg’s fifth anniversary of serving the Chestertown community.

Samuel Shoge 3/29/22 Samuel Shoge 3/29/22

Executive Director of United Way of Kent County to Retire

United Way of Kent County has announced that Elizabeth Everett, Executive Director for the past ten years, will retire before the next fund-raising campaign. During her tenure, the organization has made progress in increasing donations resulting from workplace campaigns and has welcomed new businesses into the program. This year a total of 27 non-profit agencies received funds.

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The Garfield Center Calls for Director and Title Submissions for 2023 Season Productions

The Garfield Center for the Arts has opened its annual call for play and musical titles for production consideration. Suggestions and proposals can be made by Directors who would like to present a play or musical in the 2023 season as well as by interested community members, patrons of the Garfield Center and arts participants.

Kent Chamber 3/29/22 Kent Chamber 3/29/22

HomePorts Benefit Dinner

Luisa’s Cucina Italiana is the host of the annual fund-raising dinner to benefit HomePorts, Inc. The event is being held on Monday, April 25, with seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Luisa’s is located at 849 Washington Ave, Chestertown.