Choptank Community Health System has announced that Dr. Jordan Burnette has been named the recipient of the 2026 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society’s Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award, presented in partnership with Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (ESAHEC). 

Kent School proudly announces the retirement of beloved educator Karen Schauber after 36 years of dedicated service in the Little School. In recognition of her extraordinary impact on generations of students, the Kent School Board of Trustees has voted to name the Little School in her honor. It will now be known as The Karen Schauber Little School.

Queen Anne’s County is proud to join communities across the nation celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. In coordination with the Maryland 250 Commission, the County has established the QAC 250 Committee to help plan, promote, and coordinate local events and activities commemorating this historic milestone.

Queen Anne’s County is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, The Open Agenda, a weekly series designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works and the issues shaping the community.

On May 28, 2026, six Queen Anne’s County Public Schools were recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as 2026-2028 Purple Star Schools, recognizing strong services and support for students from military families.

Queen Anne’s County, in partnership with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), will continue the US 50/301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) Ramp Management Program on Kent Island this summer. The initiative aims to encourage westbound travelers to stay on US 50/301 and help relieve congestion on MD 18 (Main Street) for local residents and emergency responders.

Last month, 200 high school students and teachers from Kent, Caroline, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Dorchester counties gathered at Chesapeake College for ShoreRivers’ annual Upper Shore Youth Environmental Action Summit. This year marked a special milestone as it was the fifth year that this high school conference was held. 

Just in time to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, Caroline Benson of Oxford, Md., has partnered with artist Alden Firth to create a piece that feels as enduring as the stories it honors. The result is a 35-by-35-inch silk scarf that is elegant, timeless, and unmistakably rooted in Maryland tradition.

Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) has been honored with the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education, marking the district’s third year receiving this national recognition.

Talbot Humane invites the community to dine with purpose this May during Paws & Plates – Gourmets Giving Back 2026, a monthlong partnership with beloved local restaurants donating a portion of their proceeds to support animals in need.