In a pair of visits to local schools last week, musician and entrepreneur Andrea Fisher sought to teach students how to break new ground and forge their own identities in whatever they choose to become. Fisher, a professional flutist and graduate of the Julliard School, came to Kent County High School and H.H. Garnet Elementary School Wednesday, May 18 to speak with and perform for students.

Robin Ford, MSN, RN, Nurse Navigator at the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, has been named SRH’s Nurse of the Year. Ford, a resident of Easton, was chosen from among more than 25 nominations.

Kent County Public Schools is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The school system held resource fairs and awareness-raising activities for students throughout the week of May 16-20.

Miles Hubbert, a Fourth Grade student at Kent School in Chestertown will be competing in the National Scripps Spelling Bee. Preliminary rounds begin Tuesday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m. Nancy Mugele, Head of Kent School said, “The entire Kent School community will be rooting for Speller #37, Miles, through each stage of the competition. We might even spend part of our academic morning streaming the competition here at school!”

The festival will kick off Friday evening, May 27 at 5:00 p.m. with a block party at the foot of High Street. Hosted by Main Street Chestertown, the block party features the Best Kept Soul Band and food trucks.

Kent County Shuttle Service starts this weekend with service to Chestertown, Tolchester, and Rock Hall. The Shuttle runs daily on Friday through Sunday with 16 stops on hourly runs with Round Trip, Day Pass, and Season Pass options. For more information visit kentcountyrides.com

With graduation less than a month away, Kent County High School seniors and community members have already begun celebrating. This year's graduation ceremony is set for Friday evening, June 3 at Kent County High School in Worton. Like last year, the ceremony will be held outside in Trojan Stadium. The confirmed speakers — as chosen by the Class of 2022 and approved by the Kent County Board of Education Monday, May 9 — are Kent County High School teachers Caren Saunders and Melissa Walters.

The Emergency Department at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown has earned accreditation as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Two instructional assistants at Kent County Middle School were lauded at a Board of Education meeting May 9 for their dedication to students. Chanelle Copper and TyRay Johnson were recognized for their work with this month's Golden Anchor Awards.

The Chester River Health Foundation will host its 28th annual golf fundraiser at the Chester River Yacht & Country Club just outside of Chestertown on Friday, June 3, 2022.