University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Internal Medicine at Chestertown welcomes Dorellie Owusu, DO. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

February marks the start of The Mainstay’s 2026 season in Rock Hall, launching a lively stretch of concerts, community gatherings, and special events that carry warmth, music, and connection through the heart of winter along the Chesapeake.

The Kent County Board of Education recognized athletes from three different fall sports Monday, Dec. 8 for their accomplishments this past season.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s first baby of 2026 arrived on the morning of January 2 at UM SRH’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM Shore Regional Health is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Hanscom Federal Credit Union (“Hanscom” or “HFCU”) today announced the completion of its previously announced purchase and assumption transaction involving the majority of assets and liabilities of The Peoples Bank (“Peoples Bank”), located in Maryland, following receipt of all required regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Crossroads Community, Inc. and Corsica River  Mental Health Services, Inc. are pleased to announce that Kara Morris has been selected as  Executive Director, effective December 17, 2025. 

Kent School is pleased to announce significant momentum in its Together We Soar Capital Campaign, following recent new gifts totaling $84,000 that move the School closer to its fundraising goal. These contributions reflect strong community support for Kent School’s vision for growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

Compass Regional Hospice is proud to announce the receipt of a $30,000 grant from the Rural Maryland Council (RMC), along with the generous support of a matching donor who helped make this project possible. Together, this funding allowed us to purchase new, fully adjustable beds for the Barnette Hospice Center—directly enhancing the comfort and quality of care we provide to patients and their families.

The Mainstay in Rock Hall will once again welcome the community for its annual New Year’s Eve Potluck Dinner on Wednesday December 31 starting at 6:00PM, a long-standing tradition filled with music, food, and celebration. This year’s festivities will feature the renowned pianist Joe Holt, whose improvisational brilliance and joyful performance style have made him a favorite on The Mainstay stage.

A pair of fifth-graders are the artists behind this year's Kent County Public Schools' holiday greeting cards. The artwork by H.H. Garnet Elementary School students Emma Pannett and Morgan Pettitt was selected by Superintendent Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas for this year's cards. The students were presented with certificates by the Kent County Board of Education Monday evening, Dec. 8.