University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown recently acquired a new state-of-the-art MRI machine at its diagnostics center located at 100 Brown Street. The new MRI replaces an older machine and represents substantial advancements in patient imaging technology. 

 WCTR Radio, the Eastern Shore’s locally owned and  independently operated radio station, is proud to announce the expansion of its  broadcast reach with the addition of a new frequency at 100.1 FM. This exciting  development will extend WCTR’s classic hits, community news, weather, sports, and  local programming to listeners across Queen Anne’s County, northern Talbot County,  and Caroline County.

About 20 3-year-olds had their first day in the classroom this month thanks to Kent County Public Schools' expansion of its prekindergarten program. The school system has long offered universal all-day pre-K for 4-year-olds. This fall, a Pre-K Expansion Grant from the state opened the door for 3-year-olds to join the program as well.

The Annual Chestertown RiverArts Studio Tour will take place this year on October 18-19, October 25-26 and November 1-2.

With more than $2 million in gifts and pledges in hand and  $300,000 remaining to be raised to meet the $2.3 million Together We Soar fundraising campaign goal, the Kent School Board of Trustees has authorized construction to begin on the eagerly-anticipated Middle School expansion project.  

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Palliative Care Program recently announced the addition of nurse practitioner Megan Morrison, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, ACHPN, and Teresa “Terry” Rudman, LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker, to the team. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) is now accepting nominations for the  2025 MCE Pohanka Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, celebrating exceptional small business  owners across the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

The Garfield Center’s production of The Elephant Man opens October 3rd and runs weekends through October 21st. Tickets may be purchased anytime online at www.garfieldcenter.org, or through the Box Office at 410-810-2060. The Box Office is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. 

Crossroads Community and its subsidiary, Corsica  River Mental Health Services, are pleased to announce that Kara Morris has been appointed  Acting Executive Director for both organizations.

Shore Legal Access (SLA) recognizes the contributions of its three Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns - Giana Cauble,  Alexander Vlangas, and Lilibeth Baltazar - as they end their summer internships at the nonprofit legal aid organization. Cauble and Vlangas have worked from SLA’s Salisbury office, and Baltazar has been based in Easton.