Camp New Dawn invites the community to its annual fundraiser on Thursday, June 18, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Park in Centreville. This year’s event will feature a new location and an expanded family-focused atmosphere filled with food, music, games, and community support, all benefiting Camp New Dawn’s grief support programs for children, teens, and families.

The Kent County Board of Education celebrated the outstanding achievements of the high school's student athletes in winter sports earlier this spring. At the Board's monthly meeting in April, Kent County High School Principal Kris Hemstetter shared highlights from the season, including state and regional championships.

Compass Regional Hospice (Compass) has been named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare list for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the organization has received this recognition. Compass is one of 150 organizations recognized nationwide through the program, which honors employers that empower staff to deliver exceptional care, service, and support.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center at Easton recently was granted a three-year term of re-accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of Adult Transthoracic. This latest re-accreditation demonstrates the facility’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography for the past 25 years.

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.