Leadership Maryland announced that Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO of For All Seasons, has been chosen to participate in the Executive Program as a member of the Class of 2026. Leadership Maryland is a statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders.

The Mainstay is thrilled to welcome Hilary Gardner and The Lonesome Pines to The Mainstay on Saturday, May 30. Hilary and The Pines will be performing songs from their multi award winning album, "On the Trail", which has been named the 2025 Album of the Year by the International Western Music Association.

The Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) has announced the FY2026 awards for the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF), an initiative to bolster neighborhoods and programs for improved equity, stability, educational opportunity, and well-being for children, families, and residents.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyson Werner, PMP to Director of Supply Chain and Logistics.

Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story is a live storytelling, music, and theatre performance set against the tragedy of the September 11 attacks and the war that followed. The production will debut at the Avalon Theatre in Easton on May 23 and May 24, ahead of a national tour and in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The Kent County Commissioners are pleased to announce Robert (Bob)  W. Gast, Jr. as the County’s new Chief Financial Officer. Gast brings 35+ years of financial leadership experience  across major nonprofit, corporate, government-related, and international organizations. His background  includes leading large-scale financial transformations, improving operational transparency, and strengthening  long-term fiscal performance.  

Hilari Rinehart, owner of the award-winning Brampton 1860, a boutique Select Registry-rated hotel located in Chestertown, Maryland, has been honored with a nomination in APG Chesapeake’s annual award program, Women to Watch for 2026, which recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service, and mentoring.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For All Seasons is celebrating with a focus on the theme “Strong Communities Begin with Connection,” as the agency introduces a range of resources through its Center for Learning to help individuals of all ages, businesses, and nonprofits strengthen their mental health and collaboratively create a healthier community for all.

Jody Baker, Sales Associate with Cross Street Realtors LLC and longtime local advocate for animal welfare, has sponsored adoption fees for four senior rescue animals at the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County in an effort to help some of the shelter’s longest-term residents find loving homes. 

The County is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilary  Siakor-Sirleaf as the new Warden of the Kent County Detention Center. Siakor-Sirleaf brings more than 30 years  of experience in correctional leadership, spanning service in Maryland and the Republic of Liberia, and is widely  recognized for his strategic approach to criminal justice administration and operational reform.