United Way of Kent County has announced the appointment of Amy Meade as Executive Director. She brings a strong set of skills to the fund-raising organization, with a Master’s in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. A resident of Chestertown for 3 years, Meade created and ran her own business, Teknika Kitchens and Baths, Inc […]
Continue ReadingKent Island, MD: Kent Island Yacht Club will host two prestigious events this year – the 8th annual Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival on June 8-9, and the 17th annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay on September 27-29, 2024. Both events are presented by St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: Gwinn Derricott, an 18-year member of the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary, was honored with her 10th Gold Star Award at the auxiliary’s recent annual meeting and luncheon. Gold stars are awarded for every 500 hours volunteered for the benefit of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown. The auxiliary […]
Continue ReadingEaston, MD: The Mid-Atlantic Symphony announces two upcoming performances by the MSO String Quintet, which consist of principal string players from the orchestra. The concerts will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 3 PM at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE, and on Sunday, February 11, at 4 PM at the […]
Continue ReadingFormer NFL player founds non-profit advocating for affordable, reliable energy to reduce poverty in marginalized communities across U.S. ANNAPOLIS: The Energy and Poverty Awareness Center (EnPAC), a non-profit dedicated to advancing reliable and affordable energy policies to help reduce poverty in minority communities, launched on January 25, 2024 at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel in Annapolis, […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: The UM Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary held its annual meeting and luncheon at Uncle Charlie’s Bistro in Chestertown on January 15, 2024 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and in celebration of volunteerism. The event marked the Auxiliary’s 89th year of service in support of UM Shore Medical Center at […]
Continue ReadingChestertown, MD: The Upper Shore Regional Council (USRC) is actively looking for experienced business professionals interested in mentoring new and established small businesses in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties. The newly announced USRC Business Mentoring Program is a community-driven initiative designed to guide local business owners through critical decision-making processes, assist them in recognizing […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF) recently elected new officers for a three-year term to its board of directors. The Foundation raises funds for patient care services and equipment at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown; the hospital is part of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), […]
Continue ReadingSALISBURY, MD – Maryland State Police have charged a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man earlier this month in Wicomico County. The suspect, Trenee Gattis, 20, of Salisbury, Maryland is charged with first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and intent to injure with a dangerous weapon. Gattis […]
Continue ReadingThe Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has elected Hanna Woicke and Bernice Michael to its Board of Directors. The orchestra’s mission is to inspire, enrich, educate, and entertain a diverse audience of all ages through live musical performances and to engage students in the world of music through its Outreach Programs. This mission is only possible with […]
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