Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas wants to hear from families, staff members and the community at large about what the future of Kent County Public Schools should look like.

Before there was “The Play That Goes Wrong,” there was Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off!” Well, technically, farce has been around as long as Western theatre has existed - some historians have traced its roots back to Aristophanes. Since then, a whole lot of farce throughout history has brought us slamming doors, mistaken identities and convoluted misunderstandings. But there is some modern farce that stands out above others, and “Noises Off” is one of them.

 Glenda Cornish, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), was recently awarded the Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council’s CNA of the Year Award. “I am honored and thrilled to be selected as CNA of the Year,” said Cornish. “My profession gives me great joy and I’m proud to be recognized for excellence in patient care.”

Maryann Ruehrmund, CFRE, ACHE, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF), is retiring this month after nearly three decades of service. UM CRHF raises funds to support quality patient care at University of Maryland Shore Medical at Chestertown, a member organization of University of Maryland Shore Regional Heath (UM SRH) and the University of Maryland Medical System.

Join the Kent County Public Schools Family Support Resource Center and the Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee for a free workshop on the special education process.

On All Hallows’ Eve in 1938, twelve of the sweetest voices at Yale converged on Mory’s Temple Bar to form an a cappella group unlike any other. The group went without a name until they capitalized on a backhanded compliment received at a party - heard above the tinkle of ice was “These SOBs are good!” 

Are you enthusiastic about Kent County Public Library’s continued ability to create and sustain  innovative and responsive services for the community? Are you able to commit to volunteering your  time and energy to support the future of the library? If so, please consider becoming a Trustee! 

Chestertown playwright Earl Lewin has written a new play about the ways in which finding one’s true inner self can change the lives of everyone involved. “Tinker Street,” will be presented as a staged reading at the Garfield Center on Saturday, October 12th as a pay-as-you-go fundraiser. Tickets will not be sold in advance.

For All Seasons’ No Matter What…You Matter annual Suicide Prevention Campaign's goal is to prevent suicide on Maryland's Eastern Shore through education and increased access to crisis resources. The agency’s 2024 Speaker Series, “Be a Lifeline: Recognizing and Responding to Those at Risk of Suicide," recently held in Easton and Cambridge, helped participants understand how we can each play a critical role in suicide prevention.

Kent County High School’s FFA members are headed to Indiana for the youth agriculture program’s national convention. The 97th annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis runs Oct. 23-26, featuring agricultural science fair demonstrations, competitions, workshops, award ceremonies and more.