“Supporting Those Who Answer the Call” will be the focus of the first-ever Eastern Shore First Responder Peer Support Symposium, a free event bringing together first responders, peer support leaders, and behavioral health professionals from across Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

August marks national Make-A-Will Month, and the YMCA of the Chesapeake is using the observance to remind Eastern Shore families that planning for the future doesn't have to be complicated or costly. Through a partnership with FreeWill, the Y is offering community members, members and non-members alike, a free, easy-to-use online tool for creating a will or trust.

Compass Hospice proudly announces the return of our signature re-sale fashion event, our Compass Fashion Show!  Join us this year on September 17th at 11 am at the beautiful Kent Island Resort as we celebrate our 30th anniversary of combining fashion and compassion. It promises to be a day filled with style, entertainment, and community impact.

Fundraising for new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown (UM SMC) has topped $1.5 million, exceeding the goal set for the project. UM SMC at Chestertown is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) hospital; UM SRH is a member of organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

The Kent County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that  registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Cohort of the Kent County Citizen’s Academy, a free five-week  civic engagement program funded through a grant from the Maryland Two-Fifty Commission. This  initiative commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America by empowering  residents with greater knowledge of local government and fostering deeper civic participation. 

On Saturday, September 12, the Chestertown Jazz Festival will present its 30th Anniversary Jazz Festival beneath the big white tent at Wilmer Park along the Chester River. This year’s festival will be the final presentation of the beloved annual event.

Choptank Community Health System is joining community health centers nationwide in celebrating National Health Center Week, Aug. 2-8, recognizing the critical role federally qualified health centers play in providing affordable, high-quality health care and strengthening communities.

Michael Wroten, MD, FAAPMR, recently joined University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) as a provider with University of Maryland Shore Medical Group - Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Historic Brampton 1860, an award-winning Select Registry inn in Chestertown, Maryland, is introducing a new series of immersive creative experiences for guests through a partnership with nationally recognized artist, author, TED speaker, and art educator Michael Bell.

As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, some people experience a form of depression known as summer-pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While Seasonal Affective Disorder is most commonly associated with the shorter, darker days of winter, a smaller number of people experience depressive symptoms during the spring and summer months. Although less common than winter-pattern SAD, summer-pattern SAD is a recognized condition that can significantly affect a person's mood, energy, and daily functioning.