This year’s edition of the National Music Festival is underway and runs through June 13, bringing together almost 30 mentors and 100 promising apprentices, presenting more than 30 events ranging from majestic symphonies to intimate chamber music, pre-concert talks and master classes, plus dozens of free open rehearsals. The Evening Enterprise reports mentors are professional musicians who teach and perform all over the country and the world; apprentices are young professional musicians on the cusp of their careers.

A former Washington College student whose phone call to police here in January led to a shelter-in-place order at the college served nine days in jail following his sentencing earlier this month.Grafton Steele Howard, 26, of Chesapeake City was convicted of two misdemeanors related to disturbing school operations at his trial in the District Court of Kent County on March 9.He was found not guilty of the more serious crime of threatening mass violence. According to the Evening Enterprise, Judge John E. Nunn III sentenced Howard to six months in the Kent County Detention Center for each count of disturbing school operations, with the sentences to be served concurrently.

Since the Town of Greensboro announced that Greensboro’s Chief of Police, Lenox Trams, resigned, community members have voiced concerns on social media about the future of public safety and municipal government in Greensboro. Caroline Review reports in a Facebook post, the Town of Greensboro said, “The Mayor and Council are announcing the resignation of Greensboro Chief Lenox Trams. We thank Lenox for his service and dedication to the Town of Greensboro and wish him luck in all of his future endeavors. " The Town then posted job listings for both the Chief of Police and a part-time administrative staff member for the Greensboro PD on Facebook on May 24.The announcement drew disappointment and questions from community members, many voicing their intent to speak at the Town of Greensboro's June 4 Town Council meeting.

The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Queenstown woman in connection with a stabbing that injured one. WMDT reports deputies arrested 36-year-old Lauren Fuller on charges of first and second degree assault, as well as reckless endangerment. According to court documents obtained by WMDT, she is being held without bond pending a preliminary hearing in mid-June.On May 18 at 11:49 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center for a patient with suspicious injuries. Upon arrival, deputies learned the patient was suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported to Shock Trauma with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 2026 Rock Hall Triathlon will be take place this weekend, May 30 and 31, in the Rock Hall area. Motorists should expect a large amount of cyclists on Route 20, Route 298, Route 445, as well as numerous county roads throughout southern Kent County. According to the Kent County News, officials urge drivers to use caution and allow extra time both Saturday and Sunday morning. Deputies will be at many intersections to assist with traffic control.

Not every town in America has the visible Revolutionary War-era history that exists here.From Colonial sites in town to Washington College given its name by a Founding Father who would serve as the first U.S. president, Chestertown is a fitting place for reflecting on America’s legacy. The Evening Enterprise reports to celebrate the United States’ semiquincentennial along with local and statewide history, a ceremonial sapling was planted last week on Washington College’s campus in an event hosted by the Old Kent, General Perry Benson and Great Choptank Parish chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The planting is part of a statewide initiative.

The fifth annual “Saturday in the Park” community celebration will be held from noon to 6 p.m. May 30 at Wilmer Park, bringing live music, activities and local vendors together for a family-friendly event.Hosted by the Chestertown Recreation Commission and supported by the Kent Cultural Alliance, the event will feature more than 30 musicians performing a range of genres, including folk, funk, bluegrass, rock, jazz and gospel. The Kent County News reports activities will include outdoor games, kayaking, martial arts demonstrations, wellness booths, pet adoption opportunities and an art circle with hands-on projects such as painting and jewelry-making. A free guided kayak tour of Radcliffe Creek is scheduled for 1 p.m., with equipment available on-site.

A Queen Anne's County woman was arrested at the Queenstown Outlets on May 15, 2026, after deputies linked her to thefts at multiple stores through surveillance footage.The incident began around 3:12 p.m. when deputies responded to a theft report at the Sunglass Hut. A witness provided a description of a suspect vehicle, and deputies located it in the parking lot. They noticed new clothing sitting in the back seat.As deputies watched the vehicle, a woman later identified as Amani Tabron was seen leaving the Gap store and walking toward the car. Deputies reviewed surveillance footage from several stores as part of their investigation. The footage positively identified Tabron stealing merchandise from Carter's, Under Armour, and Gap.

Petty Officer First Class Dakota B. Collison of Rock Hall is among 17 fallen service members with ties to Maryland who were honored Monday, May 25 at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.The ceremony, held within the Circle of Immortals section of the Field of Honor, is a traditional patriotic gathering to honor all Marylanders who “have paid the highest price in defense of our nation.” The Evening Enterprise reports this year’s Memorial Day observance included music performed by the 229th Army Band of the Maryland Army National Guard, a wreath placement, tributes to the honorees, a military bugle call of taps and a 21-gun salute.

Firefighters responded Sunday afternoon to a reported explosion and structure fire in the 200 block of Liam Thomas Lane in Stevensville. The Bay Times and Record Observer reports the caller stated a vehicle had exploded inside the garage of the home. First-arriving units found fire coming from the attached garage. Initial searches of the residence were negative, according to dispatch reports. Additional details, including the cause of the fire and whether any injuries were reported, were not immediately available. Units remained on the scene as of 4:15 p.m.