Kent County Public Library invites the whole community to “Unearth A Story” during the  2026 summer reading experience! Running from June 1 through August 31, summer  reading includes a reading challenge and many events – all of which are free!

Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center (MCE WBC) is  excited to present its June 2026 lineup of free business workshops and webinars designed to  empower entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring business leaders with practical tools,  expert guidance, and valuable networking opportunities. 

Families, friends, teachers and community members packed Trojan Arena in Kent County High School Friday, May 29 to celebrate the crowning achievement of the Class of 2026. Principal Kris Hemstetter handed out out diplomas to the 120 seniors walking across the stage in their blue and gold caps and gowns, as they marked the end of one chapter of their lives and the beginning of the next.

When Zachary Smith and The Mardi Gras Kings return to The Mainstay on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 PM, it will be much more than just another concert. For many longtime Mainstay supporters, it will feel like the return of old friends and a celebration of a musical tradition that has been part of The Mainstay's story for decades.

Kent County is pleased to highlight Michael Sutton, who joined the County  about eight months ago as our Director of Human Resources. Michael brings more than 30 years of HR and  operations leadership experience, supporting organizations across healthcare, education, manufacturing,  technology, retail, nonprofit, and global corporate environments.  

Kent School, an independent day school located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown, Maryland serving girls and boys in Preschool through Grade 8, seeks a full time Second Grade teacher for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. The ideal candidate should love working with young children and have the ability to work cooperatively with the Lower School faculty. This position reports directly to the Assistant Head of School for Academics.

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.