For All Seasons is hosting a Valentine's Day Silent Auction online until February 14, featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and unique getaways to benefit the agency's mental health and victim services.

Kent School is pleased to welcome Phyllis Fagell back to Kent School. She will join us on February 29 for student workshops followed by an employee and parent session at 4:00 p.m. that is also open to the public. There is no charge to attend. On this, her third visit to Kent School, Ms. Fagell will discuss her latest book Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times. Through this book parents and educators can “discover how to bolster any middle schooler’s resilience by leveraging the 12 Middle School Superpowers they need to manage disappointment, self-regulate emotions, take healthy risks, and recover from any setback.”

Empowering women in business, Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center  announces its 9th Annual “Aspire to Succeed & Lead” Women’s Business Conference. This popular event continues to provide a platform for businesswomen to connect, learn, and grow. Scheduled for March 15, 2024,  the conference promises a day filled with insightful speakers, networking opportunities, and practical strategies  for success. 

Michael Carlson, MD, an Emergency Department physician at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown, was recently honored as an “Everyday Hero.” The award was presented by former UM Chester River Health Foundation board member Sue Speakman, who nominated Dr. Carlson due to the exceptional care he provided to her husband during a recent visit to the Emergency Department.

Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing is a large resort marina located on the Chesapeake Bay in Chestertown , Maryland.  We are a full-service marina with 350 fixed and floating slips, ABYC certified technicians, a 75-ton Travel lift able to launch and haul vessels up to 80’ in length and beams of up to 31’. Currently at the Marina we are actively recruiting to fill two critical positions: Dockmaster and Assistant Dockmaster.  These positions would constitute outstanding opportunities for individuals intending to build a rewarding career in the recreational marine industry. 

The Kent County Economic and Tourism Development Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Athey as Vice Chair of the 2024 Economic and Tourism Development Commission. Charlie was appointed to the Commission by the County Commissioners in March of 2022.

Kent County Public Schools staff, families and community members are invited to fill out an online survey and provide their input on the two draft 2024-25 calendars. There are two calendars under review by the Kent County Board of Education. The two drafts and the survey results are expected to be presented at the Board's next meeting, Monday, Feb. 12. 

The Upper Shore Regional Council (USRC) is actively looking for experienced business professionals interested in mentoring new and established small businesses in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties. The newly announced USRC Business Mentoring Program is a community-driven initiative designed to guide local business owners through critical decision-making processes, assist them in recognizing and seizing opportunities, and offer strategies to navigate challenges.

The nomination window for Kent County Public Schools' annual awards is officially open. Colleagues, students, parents, administrators, community leaders and others are encouraged to submit the names of quality educators for Kent County Public Schools' annual awards. Kent County Public Schools annually honor a Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year and a Promising Educator.

University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF) recently elected new officers for a three-year term to its board of directors. The Foundation raises funds for patient care services and equipment at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown; the hospital is part of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), which is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.