Former two-term Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will deliver the commencement address to Washington College’s Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17. The Evening Enterprise reports during the ceremony, Hogan will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his career in public service. Commencement will start at 10 a.m. on the front lawn, and is open to the public.

Two men were killed in a two-car crash in Federalsburg on Friday, according to police.Maryland State Police say around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, troopers from the responded to Federalsburg Highway, east of Wright Road, for a reported two-vehicle crash. The Star Democrat reports the drivers of a Chevrolet Camaro, a 20-year-old man, and Kia Soul, a 45-year-old man, were both pronounced dead on the scene by Caroline County emergency medical services personnel, Maryland State Police said. According to preliminary investigation, "the Camaro was traveling eastbound on Federalsburg Highway when, for unknown reasons, crossed over the broken yellow center line, entered the westbound lanes, and struck the Kia," police said. Police believe impairment and speeding may have been factors in the crash.

The process for building a new boardwalk on the beach in Betterton is underway. Kent County News reports on Saturday, workers for North American Millwright Services: The Performance Company, worked on the framing structure beyond the orange construction tape and trenches.The boardwalk is being built in time to welcome guests as the weather warms, and the beach approaches their busiest season. The Betterton Boardwalk Replacement is a Kent County Project, and work is being scheduled for it around the same time as the historic Rigbie Steps replacement.

The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is warning the public about a growing scam targeting gas stations, especially elderly individuals. WMDT reports authorities said suspects are approaching customers and offering to “help” pump gas. After the customer leaves, the scammer improperly hangs up the nozzle so the transaction stays active. They then use the victim’s credit card transaction to fill their own vehicles or even sell gas to others for cash. Scammers are also using what has been called the “screw method,” where the suspect places small screw in the nozzle cradle so the pump does not properly reset to idle, allowing charges to continue on the victim’s card.

EASTON — Mayor Megan Cook introduced a $30.4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the Town Council on Monday. According to the Star Democrat, the budget, Cook explained, was constructed around four main “puzzle pieces”: safety, services, amenities and finances. While delivering the budget, Cook touted different services and departments throughout the town, recognizing the Easton Police Department, public works, and parks and recreation for positive progress so far in 2026.Some main spending areas in a draft version of the budget include:Police: $9.2 millionPublic works: $7 millionEngineering: $1.4 millionEconomic development: $518,000Fire: $329,000Parks and recreation: $203,00

The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 40-year-old Andrew “Drew” Hobby. Hobby has not been seen or heard from since March 22.Hobby was last seen at the Chester River Medical Center in Chestertown while seeking medical treatment. He was discharged from the medical center a few hours later and has not made contact with his family or friends since. The Kent County News reports Hobby is described as being of very thin build and with a goatee. He has a large blue cross tattoo on his left forearm, and a sizable motorcycle burn on his right leg. Police said Hobby has previously been known to be in Queen Anne’s County, Kent County and Baltimore City.

Ridgely commissioners voted to continue the town’s memorandum of understanding with the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office at their monthly meeting Monday. The Star Democrat reports Ridgely has maintained a contract with the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office to have assigned officers covering the town since 2024. In March 2024, the town suspended the entirety of its police department amid a state investigation. The cost for the services of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office would be $481,246 on the fiscal year 2027 budget.

One person died in a serious crash just outside St. Michaels on Monday night, according to fire officials. According to the Star Democrat, the St. Michaels Fire Department said in a Facebook post it responded to St. Michaels Road at Old Martingham Road around 10:40 p.m. Monday.First responders found a vehicle off the roadway with a person trapped. The person was pronounced dead at the scene, the fire department said. According to the post, it was a single-vehicle crash. No other injuries were reported as of Tuesday evening.

A large fire at a recycling facility along Ocean Gateway continued burning into Sunday after igniting Saturday evening, drawing a massive multi-agency response, according to officials.Emergency crews were dispatched around 6 p.m. May 2 to Dependable SSR LLC for a reported garage fire. A passerby first reported the blaze. According to a statement Monday from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire escalated to three alarms, ultimately bringing about 120 firefighters to the scene from multiple jurisdictions. An excavator was also requested to assist with operations.

Volunteers across Kent and Queen Anne’s counties came together in April to complete critical home repairs for local residents as part of National Rebuilding Month. Kent County News reports Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore partnered with community volunteers to complete four projects, helping transform homes into safer and healthier spaces. In Worton, a single mother received a new fence, providing a safer place for her children to play. Near Crumpton, volunteers installed an aluminum wheelchair ramp for a senior resident, replacing what had been a hazardous entryway.