Benedictine has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors - Candace Chiaruttini, Bruce T. Miller, Susan O’Neill and Larry Porter. “We are thrilled to add these talented individuals to our team,” commented Benedictine Executive Director Scott Evans. “Each brings a unique set of skills that will enhance Benedictine’s mission to support children and adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential.”

Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) announces the opening of nominations for the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. This prestigious event celebrates the outstanding  achievements and dedication of local entrepreneurs who contribute significantly to the economy and  community on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Stella Marinas announced today its acquisition of Swan  Creek Marina & Boatyard (SCM), located in the charming town of Rock Hall on Maryland’s  Eastern Shore. Situated on a well-protected harbor with immediate access to the open  Chesapeake, the marina includes 113 wet slips, 22 moorings, two single family homes, and a full service boat yard. 

After more than a decade with UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE, who served during this time as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, retired at the end of June. Dr. Huffner’s time with UM SRH was marked by many changes for the hospital system, including the integration of two hospitals and medical staffs, growing the provider network now known as University of Maryland Shore Medical Group, and opening two medical pavilions and a freestanding emergency center. In 2020, he led the health care network through the COVID-19 pandemic as regional incident commander.

Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH), in collaboration with the health departments of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties, is proud to announce the fifth annual “The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together” event. Scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at James T. Park in Caroline County, Going Purple Together (GPT) offers a day of community unity with food, raffle items, music, games, and a focus on supporting recovery from substance misuse. Jessica Tuel, Director of Behavioral Health for the Caroline County Local Addiction Authority stated, "I am very excited for this event to be in Caroline County for the community and the professionals that are in this work. Both are doing wonderful things to end the substance use epidemic in our small county."

The Maryland Capital Enterprises Women's Business Center, in  collaboration with several key partners, is excited to announce informative webinars designed to  support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs for August 2024. These events, featuring  expert speakers and interactive sessions, are aimed at providing valuable insights and practical tools  to help businesses thrive. 

Choptank Community Health System is celebrating National Health Center Week 2024 this August 4-10 to highlight the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide and powered by a workforce of nearly 300,000 dedicated professionals.

Wanda June was run over by an Ice Cream Truck. Now residing in Heaven, she hangs out with an assortment of odd and interesting characters who, along with Wanda June herself, have a connection to a big game hunter and war hero named Harold Ryan. Ryan has been missing for several years in the Amazon rainforest with his adventurous friend Colonel Looseleaf Harper, a slow-witted aviation hero who had the unhappy task of dropping the atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Wanda’s only connection to Ryan is that her birthday cake, which colorfully displays the words “Happy Birthday, Wanda June” and was ordered before her vehicular demise, was purchased at a discount by one of two men who are in romantic pursuit of Ryan’s wife, Penelope. The cake is meant to help celebrate the birthday party for her long-missing and presumed-dead husband. Things get very complicated, however, when Harold suddenly reappears on the verge of his legal declaration of death. The play is dark and wildly funny. It contains mature themes and language. 

Choptank Community Health System is encouraging parents to ensure their children are ready for the new school year by keeping their immunizations up-to-date. 

When Rebuilding Together Kent County’s Executive Director, Genevieve Croker, first got a call from Chick-fil-A Regional Facilities Manager, Kevin Hiden, she wasn’t sure whether she’d be able to accommodate their volunteer group. Kevin, who has a home near Rock Hall, had been chatting with a  local friend, Cathy, about his company’s commitment to giving back and wondering if there was a nearby nonprofit that could be a good fit. Cathy immediately thought of Rebuilding and their work to ensure more of our neighbors live in safe and healthy homes. She put Kevin in touch with Genevieve and after several conversations, they found the perfect project for their volunteers: clearing out a home for a senior in MIllington!