Fire reported at house under construction
STILL POND — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal was called in to investigate an Aug. 11 structure fire in the 13000-block of Fishing Valley Road, near what once was a Coast Guard station. The structure was a single-family dwelling in the early stages of construction. The construction crew reported the fire at […]
6 high school students complete Massey Air Museum’s summer program
MASSEY — Kent County High School rising senior Aiden Ruiz Velázquez is among the six graduates of this year’s one-week summer class titled “Grassroots Aviation Engineering” offered by Massey Air Museum. The program concluded Friday, Aug. 7 at the Massey Aerodrome. High school students interested in aviation were recruited from KCHS, Caesar Rodney High School […]
Kent County offers free 5-week Citizen’s Academy
CHESTERTOWN — Registration is ongoing 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 […]
Police Blotter
Chestertown Police THEFT. A 16-year-old male on Aug. 2 was referred to the Department of Juvenile Services on complaints of theft and burglary. The offenses are alleged to have occurred July 9 in the 200-block of Philosophers Terrace. Officer Meera Srinivasan investigated. TRESPASS. Monica Margaret Wood, 47, no fixed address, on Aug. 3 was served […]
Chestertown to revisit 2016 agreement related to monitoring of oil spill at hospital
CHESTERTOWN — Ahead of the mayor and council meeting here on Monday night, Aug. 17, when a proposed amendment to the town’s 2016 agreement with the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and the University of Maryland Medical System [collectively the “hospital”] related to the decades-old spill of heating oil leaked underground will […]
‘Pursuing Freedom,’ 250 years of African American history in Kent County
CHESTERTOWN — The 13th edition of Legacy Day sponsored by historic Sumner Hall, which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Kent County’s African American community, runs from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16 at various venues in downtown Chestertown. As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its declaration of independence, Legacy Day 2026 celebrates the achievements […]
Superintendent McComas to talk about priorities for KCPS at Aug. 20 meeting of county Dems
CHESTERTOWN — Kent County Public Schools Superintendent Mary McComas will speak at the Thursday, Aug. 20 meeting of the Democratic Club of Kent County. The public is invited. The meeting will be held at Sumner Hall, located at 206 S. Queen St. in downtown Chestertown. McComas will provide an update on the project to build […]
Building Permits
The following building permit zoning certificates, sediment control permits and use permits were issued by the Kent County Planning Commission in July 2026. First District Cal Maine Foods Inc.: 40×80-foot agricultural pole building; 33179 Walnut Tree Road, Millington. Concierge Homes LLC: home with garage; 32262 Wilson Point Road, Galena. David and Theresa Daniels: select timber […]
Police Blotter
Chestertown Police DRUGS. Shanika Quante Barrett, 30, Chestertown, on July 23 was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance that is not cannabis [to wit: crack cocaine]; and possession of CDS paraphernalia. She was released on personal recognizance. The offenses are alleged to have occurred on Oak Leaf Drive. PFC Brandon McGinnis investigated. MDOP. […]
Garden Club of Rock Hall adds dedication marker to Bayside Market mural
ROCK HALL — Eight years and a couple of months after the mosaic mural was unveiled on the Main Street side of the Bayside Market building here, the Garden Club of Rock Hall placed a dedication plaque under the mosaic on July 18. The mural project, commissioned by the garden club, was led by artist […]