The Kent County News

06/13/2026

The Kent County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate 15-year-old Layla Vasquez of Chestertown. Anyone with information on Layla's location is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 410-778-2279.

06/12/2026

CENTREVILLE — Moving to a new centralized location in the heart of Centreville, nonprofit Community Mediation Upper Shore is spreading the word about its collaborative and customized mediation services available free of charge to residents of Queen …

CENTREVILLE — Moving to a new centralized location in the heart of Centreville, nonprofit Community Mediation Upper Shore is spreading the word about its collaborative and customized mediation services available

06/12/2026

I am responding to the article entitled "Conditional letter for school construction gets signed by commissioners". I read that Commissioner Fithian voted against the letter. In giving my reason for the no vote, the reporter said the school lost mone…

I am responding to the article entitled "Conditional letter for school construction gets signed by commissioners". I read that Commissioner Fithian voted against the letter. In giving my reason for

06/11/2026

Kent County Parks and Recreation Athletes of the Week are chosen from various youth teams throughout the county and are selected each week by coaching staff.

06/10/2026

CHESTERTOWN — The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public-awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Participating law enforcement members are known as Guardians of the Flame, and each year more than 100,000 officers c…

CHESTERTOWN — The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public-awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Participating law enforcement members are known as Guardians of the Flame, and

06/10/2026

```htmlVoters in Kent County, Maryland, will be selecting nominees for the Kent County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming June 23 primary election. With four Democrats and three Republicans vying for the nominations, voters have the opportunity …

```htmlVoters in Kent County, Maryland, will be selecting nominees for the Kent County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming June 23 primary election. With four Democrats and three Republicans vying

06/10/2026

KENT COUNTY SHERIFF

06/10/2026

CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Commissioners unanimously approved the FY27 budget Tuesday, adopting a spending plan that maintains reserve targets, funds public schools and includes a 4% increase in water and sewer rates.

CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Commissioners unanimously approved the FY27 budget Tuesday, adopting a spending plan that maintains reserve targets, funds public schools and includes a 4% increase in water

06/10/2026

CHESTERTOWN — The Kent County Commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday to provide a conditional letter of support for construction of a new Kent County Middle School.

06/10/2026

GALENA — To help potential adopters learn more about pet rabbits, Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue and Education Center, a nonprofit based in Rock Hall, will hold a free Bunny Care Basics seminar on Saturday, June 20 from 1-2 p.m.

GALENA — To help potential adopters learn more about pet rabbits, Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue and Education Center, a nonprofit based in Rock Hall, will hold a free Bunny Care