Local businesses can help train tomorrow's workforce today thanks to a program offered through Kent County High School. The high school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is a partner in Apprenticeship Maryland, offering students paid workforce opportunities. Kent County businesses are invited to an information session about the Apprenticeship Maryland program and how they can join at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. 

Radcliffe Creek School, a leading K-8 institution dedicated to serving students with diverse learning needs, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Professionals Breakfast on January 25. This event offers a unique opportunity for professionals of the Mid-Shore region to engage with the school’s faculty, explore the campus, and delve into the innovative methodologies employed to create hands-on, individualized learning environments.

Working in collaboration with primary and specialty care providers throughout the region, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Population Health team has made significant progress in the past year toward the goal of helping people with chronic diseases manage their conditions to maintain optimal health in their home settings.

Thanks to a gift made possible by the Kent Cultural Alliance in partnership with the Shared Earth Foundation, music students here have some much-needed new instruments coming their way. Kent Cultural Alliance Executive Director John Schratwieser announced the donation of $15,000 at the Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday, Dec. 11. The funds will be used to purchase new instruments ranging from bell kits for elementary and middle school students to a new tuba and baritone saxophone for the high school band.

Compass is thrilled to announce its upcoming gala event, slated for Friday, January 26th from 5:30-10:30pm. This elegant evening aims to raise critical funds in support of hospice care, grief support services, and supportive care within our community, featuring an exclusive live auction offering remarkable items.

The day was just right for gathering at the courtyard behind The Kitchen at the Imperial to sample crab soups and local wines.  The Chestertown Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Soup & Sip crab soup competition on October 21 was the occasion, and folks from the area as well as visitors to town gathered to choose the winners.  

A retired educator and one of the school system's newer teachers were both honored with Golden Anchor Awards at the December Kent County Board of Education meeting. Evelyn Foster and Abigial Porcher received their Golden Anchor awards from their respective principals Monday evening, Dec. 11. The Golden Anchor Award is presented each month to staff members or groups of employees who exemplify the mission and core values of Kent County Public Schools.

The YMCA of the Chesapeake is delighted to announce that the 2023 YMCA Turkey Trot broke records again this year, with approximately 1,800 runners, raising nearly $200,000 for the Annual Fund through sponsorship and runner registrations. The Annual Fund supports programming across all eleven YMCA of the Chesapeake branches on the Delmarva Peninsula.  

Crossroads Community, Inc. recently held their Annual Client  Holiday & Awards Celebration, which was a resounding success, encompassing the presentation of 261  awards to clients in recognition of their unwavering dedication and hard work. Areas of recognition  include achievements in the areas of resiliency, milestones in recovery and highlighting some of the  amazing inspirational recovery stories of our clients.  

Tracking word counts and books, creating incentives and continually encouraging students is building a true love of reading at Rock Hall Elementary School. As of last month, Rock Hall Elementary School fifth graders were quickly closing in on having read 5 million words, with 109 books completed, as reported through the Reading Counts program.