Chestertown, MD -  Main Street Historic Chestertown (MSHC) is urging donors to act quickly to take advantage of their remaining allocation of $14,250 in Maryland state tax credits before they expire at the end of 2024. These tax credits offer donors a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while receiving a 50% tax credit for donations of $500 or more—but they must be used before time runs out.

Biggs Fuel Company is excited to announce an employment opportunity for Fuel Truck Drivers with a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). We are seeking qualified candidates with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements, but we are also willing to train the right individuals.

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.