https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Sat, 03 May 2025 15:05:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:01:46 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184005 Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. (KAH) proudly welcomed the Duncan family to their new home at a joyful ribbon cutting ceremony held on Sunday, April 27th at 204 N. College Avenue, Chestertown, MD. The event marked a major milestone for both KAH’s Future Homeowners Program and the Duncan family, who are now first-time homeowners thanks to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:45 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183960 The Kent County Department of Economic and Tourism Development and Main Street Chestertown are proud to announce that they have been selected as recipients of two planning grants and one staffing grant from MDTwoFifty, Maryland’s State agency commissioned to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. These grants will enable Kent County and Chestertown to begin […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183922 The Kent County Local Management Board brings public agencies, non-profits, and residents together to create goals for supporting children and families and to decide on funding priorities in our county. Invest in Kids KCLMB’s work prioritizes student mental health, family economic mobility, and school attendance. To address our priorities, the Board funds Minary’s Dream Academy […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:36 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/ In April, For All Seasons’ Sexual Assault Awareness focused on educating the community on the topic of drug-facilitated sexual assault. Its “Sip Safe” Campaign raised awareness about the risks associated with drug- and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault while promoting proactive behaviors that enhance personal and community safety. For All Seasons staff brought the community into the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/for-all-seasons-sip-safe-campaign-targets-drug-facilitated-sexual-assaults/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/mid-shore-community-foundation-makes-3-8-million-gift-to-new-um-shore-regional-medical-center/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/mid-shore-community-foundation-makes-3-8-million-gift-to-new-um-shore-regional-medical-center/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:28 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183923   Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF) in Easton, Maryland has committed $3.8 million to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, toward construction of the new UM Shore Regional Medical Center.  “The mission of Mid-Shore Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for individuals […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/mid-shore-community-foundation-makes-3-8-million-gift-to-new-um-shore-regional-medical-center/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/wilson-named-director-of-external-affairs-and-community-liaison-for-university-of-maryland-shore-regional-health/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/wilson-named-director-of-external-affairs-and-community-liaison-for-university-of-maryland-shore-regional-health/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:16 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183925 Lara D. Wilson, MHA, has been named Director of External Affairs and Community Liaison for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), effective May 5, 2025. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS). Wilson has served UM SRH since 2021 as Director of Rural Health Care Transformation […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/wilson-named-director-of-external-affairs-and-community-liaison-for-university-of-maryland-shore-regional-health/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/new-primary-care-providers-join-um-shore-medical-group/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/new-primary-care-providers-join-um-shore-medical-group/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:06 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/new-primary-care-providers-join-um-shore-medical-group/ University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Primary Care at Easton and Queenstown welcome new providers to their care teams. Caitlin Gilman, CRNP, will see patients in Easton, while Christy Marciniak, CRNP, will treat patients in Queenstown. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/new-primary-care-providers-join-um-shore-medical-group/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/up-to-100000-marylanders-could-lose-coverage-if-medicaid-imposes-work-requirements/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/up-to-100000-marylanders-could-lose-coverage-if-medicaid-imposes-work-requirements/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:13 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183747 As many as 109,000 Marylanders could get thrown off Medicaid if Congress follows through on a proposal to impose a work requirement for the coverage, according to a new report. The report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation comes as some lawmakers are looking for ways to cut billions in federal spending in coming years. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/up-to-100000-marylanders-could-lose-coverage-if-medicaid-imposes-work-requirements/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/um-shore-medical-group-nephrology-welcomes-new-provider/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/um-shore-medical-group-nephrology-welcomes-new-provider/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:02 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183710 University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Nephrology recently welcomed Jamshid Amanzadeh, MD, PA, to its practice based at 5 Martin Court in Easton. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.  Dr. Amanzadeh was most […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/um-shore-medical-group-nephrology-welcomes-new-provider/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/um-shore-medical-group-cardiology-welcomes-three-new-providers/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/um-shore-medical-group-cardiology-welcomes-three-new-providers/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:54 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183644 University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Cardiology recently welcomed three new providers: Ian C. Davis, MD; David-Allen Lindsay, MD, and Emily Uphoff, MSN, CNL, RN, FNP-C. Dr. Davis, Dr. Lindsay and Uphoff join Jeffery Etherton, MD; S. Robert Hanna, Jr., MD; Robyn Lanasa, CRNP;  Dipesh Ludhwani, MD; JoAnn Mullican, PA; Clare Ross, CRNP; Gabriel […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/um-shore-medical-group-cardiology-welcomes-three-new-providers/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:35 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/ More than one in four people on Maryland’s Eastern Shore are part of the military community – either active military, guard reservists, veterans, or family members of the military. To help serve the needs of this significant population, For All Seasons has gotten a second matching grant from the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/partnerships-make-a-difference-in-mental-health-for-area-veterans-and-their-families/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/14/lions-club-offers-annual-vision-and-awareness-day-may-9/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/14/lions-club-offers-annual-vision-and-awareness-day-may-9/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:32 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183603 The Chestertown Lions Club will be offering their annual Vision and Diabetes Awareness Day on  Friday May 9 from 5pm til 8pm and Saturday May 10 from 9 am til noon in front of the JBK Hardware and Redner’s stores in Chestertown The Club will be increasing public awareness of the various services they offer in regard […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/14/lions-club-offers-annual-vision-and-awareness-day-may-9/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/next-um-shore-regional-health-safe-sitter-course-set-for-april-26/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/next-um-shore-regional-health-safe-sitter-course-set-for-april-26/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:18 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183505 The next Safe Sitter® course, hosted by University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), will take place Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. The course is taught by UM SRH Women […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/next-um-shore-regional-health-safe-sitter-course-set-for-april-26/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/for-all-seasons-educates-the-public-about-sexual-assault-in-april/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/for-all-seasons-educates-the-public-about-sexual-assault-in-april/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:08 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183512 With sexual assaults on the rise on the Mid-Shore, For All Seasons is working during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April to educate the community on the risks, including being a victim of a drug-facilitated sexual assault. For All Seasons’ first “Sip Safe” Campaign launches on April 1. The campaign’s mission is to raise awareness […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/for-all-seasons-educates-the-public-about-sexual-assault-in-april/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/07/spring-patient-volunteer-training-at-compass/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/07/spring-patient-volunteer-training-at-compass/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:00:15 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183443 Compass will be offering their two day training session for any individuals interested in becoming a patient care volunteer. The training session is scheduled for 9am to 5pm on the Thursdays of May 8th and 15th. The training will be held at our Barnette Center’s Conference room located at 255 Comet Dr. Centreville, MD 27677. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/07/spring-patient-volunteer-training-at-compass/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/ymca-of-the-chesapeake-highlights-parkinsons-awareness-month-across-the-shore/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/ymca-of-the-chesapeake-highlights-parkinsons-awareness-month-across-the-shore/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:25 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183358 This April, the YMCA of the Chesapeake is proud to recognize Parkinson’s Awareness Month by hosting special events and offering vital programs for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. In honor of World Parkinson’s Day on April 11th, the community is invited to  punch out Parkinson’s through our Fight Back Punch-a-Thon, held at six YMCA locations […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/ymca-of-the-chesapeake-highlights-parkinsons-awareness-month-across-the-shore/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:21 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/ For All Seasons recently held an open house for its new location at 315 High Street, Suite 202 in Chestertown. Staff provided information on expanded services and tours of the new downtown space. The new location ties into the agency’s ‘Bringing Mental Health to Main Street’ initiative, bringing services to main streets across the Mid-Shore […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/for-all-seasons-open-house-celebrates-new-chestertown-location/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/homeports-a-talk-with-john-murphy-and-karen-carr/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/homeports-a-talk-with-john-murphy-and-karen-carr/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:48 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183225 http:// As America’s population ages, more and more seniors are choosing to remain in their own homes rather than move into assisted living. In fact, AARP reports that 77% of adults aged 50 and older say they want to age in place—a growing preference that has fueled the rise of the national village movement begun in […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/homeports-a-talk-with-john-murphy-and-karen-carr/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/remembering-tom-timberman/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/remembering-tom-timberman/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:53 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183230 Thomas Maxwell Fiske Timberman of Chestertown, MD died on March 18, 2025, at Inova Fairfax Medical Center in Virginia.  He was 84. He was born in Georgia on October 6, 1940, the son of the late Thomas and Virginia Fiske Timberman. He attended Georgetown University where he earned his Bachelors and J.D. Degree. After finishing […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/remembering-tom-timberman/feed/ 6 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/the-shelter-alliance-seeks-an-executive-director/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/the-shelter-alliance-seeks-an-executive-director/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:08 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183192 The mission of the Shelter Alliance is to provide a year-round shelter for community members experiencing homelessness. As we work toward our long-range goal, we continue to provide short-term solutions to those currently in need who seek our help.  We bear in mind, too, the needs and interests of our greater community and the people who live […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/the-shelter-alliance-seeks-an-executive-director/feed/ 0