With a radio handle like "Captain Space," there's likely no more appropriate a song to launch your new radio station than "Rocket Man." At around noon on Thursday, March 28, 1974, after some opening news and other reports, Elton John's classic song became the first track played on 90.5 FM WKHS, Kent County High School's student radio station. This year marks radio station's 50th anniversary, with a broadcasting program that has continued to grow over the last five decades.    

Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. (KAH) has been awarded $810,000 in Congressional funding to address the affordable housing crisis in Kent County, Maryland. Maryland's U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen secured the funding as part of a package of Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bills, which the President signed. This significant allocation is a vital step forward in addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in Kent County.

Kent School, an independent day school located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown, Maryland serving children in Preschool through Grade 8, has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in developing and maintaining workplace and customer relationships. This position reports directly to the Head of School.

Compass will host its Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, April 29th at Prospect Bay Country Club, 311 Prospect Bay Dr. W, Grasonville.  Proceeds from the tournament enable Compass to provide its services for residents of Caroline, Kent and Queen Anne’s counties.

A special education instructional assistant at Kent County Middle School was honored this month for how she builds strong relationships with students and families. At a meeting Monday, March 11 of the Kent County Board of Education, Brenda Price received the Golden Anchor Award.

Benedictine will hold its annual Spring Gala fundraiser, themed "Benedictine Bourbon Street Masquerade" on Saturday, April 27th at the Trident Aircraft Hangar in Easton. This important fundraiser benefits the students and adults living with developmental or intellectual disabilities and autism that Benedictine supports. Families, staff, community members, and businesses are all invited to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year.

On Friday, April 5, the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board will host a highly anticipated Artificial Intelligence Conference at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College. This event promises a deep dive into the multifaceted landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for government, business, and academia.

This month, Kent County Public Schools highlighted the work of 14 teachers and staff members as part of its annual awards program. Each school celebrated its Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year on Friday, March 1 with surprise presentations of balloons and flowers. Special recognition also was given this month to the three nominees for the annual Promising Educator award.

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 2025 season as well as by interested community members, patrons of the Garfield Center and arts participants. All proposals must be received by the Garfield Center by midnight on Sunday, April 21, 2024. 

Are you ready for the ultimate mountain retreat? Imagine spending 6 nights and 7 days in the picturesque town of Vail, Colorado, surrounded by breathtaking views and enjoying the luxury of The Wren condo! Thanks to our incredible vacation raffle, you could be the lucky winner of this unforgettable getaway, all for a great cause. Each raffle ticket buys you a chance to win and supports Echo Hill Outdoor School’s environmental education programs.