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Thank You for Voting Stephanie Blusk Best Massage Therapist and 2nd Place for Best Spa in Kent Reader Approved!

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Thank You for Voting Us #1

The Shanty at Tolchester

Winner!

1st for Best Outdoor Bar 2nd for Best Bar Atmosphere

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Tolchester Marina 2nd for Boat Storage

3rd for Boat Maintenance 3rd for Marina 3rd Best Place to Have a Big Event

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For More Information about Entertainment and Upcoming Events, Check Out Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tolchestermarina

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BEAUTY & HEALTH Barber Shop Winner: College Heights Barber Shop Favorite: Sarah Paige Studio Salon Favorite: Big Mixx’s Beautiful Beginnings Dentist Winner: Dr. Christie Hagert, Hagert Family Dentistry Favorite: Dr. Travis Jaeger, Travis Jaeger DDS LLC Favorite: Dr. Rachel Nolan, Family Dentistry T. Todd Hickman DDS General Practice (Family) Doctor Winner: Dr. Andrew S. Ferguson M.D Favorite: Dr. Frederick W. Delboy, M.D Favorite: Dr. Patrick J. Shanahan, MD

Hair Salon Winner: Images Salon and Spa Favorite: Mane Attraction Favorite: Sarah Paige Studio Salon Massage Therapist Winner: Stephanie Blusk Favorite: Ivy Usilton Favorite: John Hudson Mental Health Agency Winner: Discovering Serenity Counseling Services Favorite: Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness Favorite: For All Seasons Mental Health Therapist (Person) Winner: Rebecca DeMattia Favorite: Grace Kelly Wright Favorite: Dr. Teresa Schaefer

Thank You for Voting Us Best Mental Health Agency in 2026 Kent Reader Approved.

115 S. Lynchburg St. Ste E. Chestertown, MD 21620 (443) 331-4708 discoveringserenity.com

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Nail Salon Winner: Images Salon and Spa Favorite: Emily’s Salon Favorite: Sarah Paige Studio Salon Nursing/Assisted Living Home Winner: Heron Point of Chestertown Favorite: Resorts at Chester River Manor Favorite: Arcadia Assisted Living of Chester Optometrist (Eye Doctor) Winner: Dr. James E. Stottlemyer, O.D. Winner: Dr. Jonathan A. Seidenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. Favorite: Dr. Jessica A. Weiser, O.D. Physical Therapist (Person) Winner: Paul Simonetti Favorite: Bruce Blackburn Favorite: Megan Blyman

CARS, TRUCKS & MORE Auto Body Shop Winner: Caliber Collision Favorite: ELB Incorporated Favorite: Clough Collision Auto Service Center (Mechanical) Winner: Caldwell Tire & Auto Service Tire Pros Favorite: Chestertown Garage Favorite: American Rock Hall Service Center

CLOTHING Clothing Store Winner: The Hickory Stick Favorite: Jerry Moe’s Menswear Favorite: Mimi’s Closet Consignment/Resale Store

Physical Therapy (Business Name) Winner: Aqua Fit Favorite: Chestertown Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Favorite: Chestertown Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Inc. Spa Winner: Images Salon and Spa Favorite: Touch of Wellness Massage Favorite: Spa Angels by Tricia Tattoo Business Winner: Cloud Zero Favorite: Hidden Meadows Tattoo Favorite: Painted Villains

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Thank You for Voting Us Best Florist in the 2026 Kent News Reader Approved!

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Winner: Blue Claw Consignment Favorite: Empty Hangers Consignment Boutique Favorite: The Nearly New Shop

Breakfast Winner: The Little Lemon Leaf Diner Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen Favorite: Play It Again Sam

DINING

Burger Winner: Blue Bird Tavern Favorite: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Favorite: The Freeze

All-Around Restaurant Winner: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana Favorite: The Little Lemon Leaf Diner Favorite: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Bakery Winner: Evergrain Bread Company Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen Favorite: Happy Chicken Bakery

THANK YOU

Carryout Winner: Procolino’s Pizza (Proc’s) Favorite: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana Favorite: China House Caterer Winner: Chester River Seafood Favorite: Happy Chicken Bakery & Catering Favorite: Procolino’s Pizza (Proc’s)

BEST PIZZA in the Universe! Stop in for a slice!

FOR VOTING US!

� #1 Best All-Around Restaurant � #1 Best Dinner � Favorite Pizza Place � Favorite Pizza � Favorite Carryout � Favorite Dessert Grazie Mille, Domenico "Mimmo" Fevola & Vincenzo "Vinny" Assante chefs/owners

Thank you to all of our staff, past and present, and to all that have ever had a meal or drink here at Luisa's!

Proudly serving Chestertown since 2000 410.778.5360 � luisasrestaurant.com 849 Washington Ave., Chestertown, MD 21620

Thank You from Procolino's Pizza

for voting us Best Carryout, Best Pizza, Best Pizza Place, Finalist Caterer, Finalist Lunch

Proudly continuing the tradition.

Vinny Assante & Mimmo Fevola, Chefs/Owners

Proudly serving Chestertown since 1980 711 Washington Ave. Unit 9 Chestertown, MD 410-778-5900 | procspizza.com

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Coffee Shop Winner: Play It Again Sam Favorite: Java Rock Coffee House & Cafe Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen

Sandwich Shop Winner: Rock Hall Liquors & Deli Favorite: Fresh Start - Food and Garden Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen

Dessert Winner: The Little Lemon Leaf Diner Favorite: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana Favorite: Sugar Doodles Sweet Shop

Seafood Winner: Chester River Seafood Favorite: Blue Heron Oyster House Favorite: Waterman’s Restaurant

Dinner Winner: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana Favorite: Blue Heron Oyster House & Inn Favorite: El Rancho Lunch Winner: Modern Stone Age Kitchen Favorite: El Rancho Favorite: Procolino’s Pizza (Proc’s) Outdoor Dining Winner: Harbor Shack Favorite: Blue Heron Oyster House & Inn Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen Pizza Winner: Procolino’s Pizza (Proc’s) Favorite: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen

Steaks Winner: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Favorite: The Little Lemon Leaf Diner Favorite: The Kitchen at the Imperial

HOME & FINANCE Accountant Winner: Ronald E. Jayne, CPA Favorite: Myles Loller, CPA Favorite: James Judge, CPA

Thank you for voting us a WINNER for Best Caterer and for Best Seafood!

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Pizza Place Winner: Procolino’s Pizza (Proc’s) Favorite: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen Romantic Restaurant Winner: Osprey Point Inn Favorite: The Kitchen at the Imperial Favorite: Cafe Sado

4954 Ashley Road Rock Hall, MD

410-639-7018

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Accounting Firm Winner: Anthony, Judge & Ware Favorite: Radcliffe Corporate Services Favorite: AMD Accounting

Home Builder Winner: Taylor Loughry Construction Favorite: Chestertown Builders Inc Favorite: Alton E Darling Construction

Bank/Credit Union Winner: The Peoples Bank Favorite: Shore United Bank Favorite: Chesapeake Bank and Trust

Insurance Agent Winner: Creg Fleetwood, Fleetwood Insurance Group Favorite: Hank Starkey, State Farm Favorite: Aaron Schmitt, Riddleburger Insurance

Financial Advisor Winner: Sarah Schut - Envision Wealth Planning Favorite: Kristen Owen - Chesapeake Investments Insurance Company Favorite: Nicole Caringal - Eastern Shore Financial Winner: Fleetwood Insurance Group Favorite: Riddleburger Insurance Favorite: Dukes Moore Insurance Agency, Inc. Funeral Home Winner: Fellows Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home PA Favorite: Galena Funeral Home Favorite: Bennie Smith Funeral Home WINNER FOR BEST STEAKS, HAPPY HOUR

FOOD, AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

FINALIST FOR BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT, BAR TO WATCH

SPORTS, COLD BEER, HAPPY HOUR DRINK, AND BURGER

Kent News readers, we would like to

THANK YOU for voting us Best Real Estate Agency FIVE YEARS in a row!

Please consider working with any of our experienced Agents at Doug Ashley Realtors. They would love to work for you!

We are the key to your buying & selling success!

227 1/2 High Street, Chestertown, MD | 410-810-0010 www.dougashleyrealtors.com

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Law Firm Winner: Duke Law, LLC Favorite: Rasin, Wootton & Hurd, LLC Favorite: MacLeod Law Group, LLC Lawyer Winner: Rasin, Wootton & Hurd, LLC - Kathleen Hurd Favorite: Campbell & Furneisen Law Firm Bridget Campbell Favorite: Duke Law, LLC - Pam Duke Mortgage Lender Winner: The Peoples Bank Favorite: Shore United Bank Favorite: Atlantic Coast Mortgage

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Real Estate Agency Winner: Doug Ashley Realtors LLC Favorite: Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Favorite: Cross Street Realtors Real Estate Agent Winner: Peter Heller Favorite: Kristina Hyland Favorite: Lacey Sutton

LEISURE Boat Maintenance Winner: Haven Harbour Marina Favorite: Worton Creek Marina Favorite: Tolchester Marina

Thanks for Choosing Dixon as the Best Place to Work in Kent County!

The Right Connection® for Your Career We are currently seeking candidates for Information Technology, Sales, Accounting, Manufacturing, Engineering, Distribution, and Quality Control.

Opportunities available at our global headquarters in Chestertown, Maryland.

Apply today.

410-778-2000 • thedixongroup.com

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Boat Storage Winner: Worton Creek Marina Favorite: Tolchester Marina Favorite: Haven Harbour Marina

Place to Work Winner: Dixon Valve Favorite: Modern Stone Age Kitchen Favorite: Fresh Start - Food and Garden

Indoor Live Performance Venue Winner: Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre Favorite: The Mainstay Favorite: Church Hill Theatre

Place to Worship Winner: Hope Fellowship Church Favorite: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Favorite: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Marina Winner: Rock Hall Landing Marina Favorite: Haven Harbour Marina Favorite: Tolchester Marina

Private School Winner: Chestertown Christian Academy Favorite: Kent School Favorite: Radcliffe Creek School

PLACES

Tourist Attraction Winner: Eastern Neck Island Favorite: Farmers & Artisans Market Favorite: Downtown Chestertown

Best County Event Winner: Chestertown Tea Party Festival Favorite: FallFest Rock Hall Favorite: Dickens Christmas Best Place to Have a Big Event Winner: Red Acres Favorite: Osprey Point Inn Favorite: Tolchester Marina Hotel/Inn/B&B Winner: Brampton Inn Favorite: Inn at Huntingfield Creek Favorite: Osprey Point Inn Museum/Art Gallery Winner: Chester River Arts Favorite: MassoniArt Gallery Favorite: Kent County Farm Museum

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iscover the historic Brampton 1860 inn and wedding venue on 35 acres of landscaped gardens, meadows, and forest on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Our is boutique inn is a stone’s throw from the quaint town of Chestertown.

More than ever do we need places of beauty, serenity and peace to escape to.

The Brampton 1860 has always been that magical oasis with beautiful gardens, porch swings and good food where every detail is crafted to offer a warm welcome, simple elegance, and unparalleled hospitality.

The guest rooms and secluded cottages offer consummate privacy with woodburning fireplaces and luxurious amenities.

The menu of our freshly prepared à-la carte breakfast changes daily.

At Brampton 1860, you’ll find a place you’ll never want to leave!

Thank You for Voting Us: Best Hotel/Inn/B&B - WINNER Best Wedding Venue - FAVORITE 25227 CHESTERTOWN ROAD CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620 410-778-1860 | WWW.BRAMPTONINN.COM

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Wedding Venue Winner: Brittland Estates Favorite: Brampton Inn Favorite: Inn at Huntingfield Creek

PUBLIC/PEOPLE Best Business Pet Winner: Suzie, Dexter & Huey - Hot Diggity Dawg Pet Services Favorite: Violet - Fit Flock Favorite: Jake - Sarah Paige Studio Salon Best Nonprofit Organization Winner: United Way Favorite: Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore Favorite: Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue and Education Center Teacher Winner: KellyAnne Turner Favorite: Logan Riley Favorite: Joe Evans Favorite: Julie Anderson Volunteer (Person) Winner: Andy Goddard Favorite: Joe Holt Favorite: Cora Dickson

SERVICES Child Care Winner: Miss Ann’s Day Care Favorite: Tip Top Tots Early Learning Center at Little Creek Favorite: Ms. Sandy’s Leap-n-Learn Early Childhood Center

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Computer Services Winner: Atlantek Computer Systems Favorite: Bay Tech Team Handyman Service Winner: BayView Handyman Services Favorite: T.Diaz Contractor, LLC Favorite: Cowboy Carpenter Heating & Air Conditioning Winner: Starkey Mechanical Favorite: Pinder Service Company Inc. Favorite: Montgomery Heating and Cooling Internet Provider Winner: Talkie Communications Favorite: ThinkBig Networks Landscaping/Lawn Care Winner: Nel’s Lawn & Tree Favorite: Happy Grass Lawn Care and Landscaping Favorite: BAMB Lawn Care Pet Groomer Winner: Shaggy Paws Favorite: Running W Kennel Favorite: Hot Diggity Dawg Pet Services Pet Service/Daycare/Trainer Winner: Hot Diggity Dawg Pet Services Favorite: It’s a Pack Thing at Apeiron Pups Favorite: Victory Farm Plumbing Winner: Davis Plumbing Favorite: Ward Plumbing Favorite: Quinlin Plumbing

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Pool Service Winner: Sparkle Pools Inc. Favorite: Brighton Pools Veterinarian Winner: Dr. Rachel Crockett, High Street Veterinary Practice Favorite: Dr. Madeline Scofield, Chestertown Animal Hospital Favorite: Dr. Kathleen Stevens, Chestertown Animal Hospital

Jewelry Store Winner: Nelson Gold and Watch Favorite: The Hickory Stick Favorite: Silver Linings of Chestertown Produce Winner: Chestertown Farmers Market Favorite: Fresh Start - Food and Garden Favorite: Red Acres Hydroponics

SPIRITS

Veterinary Clinic Winner: Chestertown Animal Hospital Favorite: High Street Veterinary Practice Favorite: Eastern Shore Animal Hospital

Best Bar Atmosphere Winner: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Favorite: The Shanty Beach Bar Favorite: Blue Bird Tavern

SHOPPING

Best Bar to Watch Sports Winner: Rock Hall Brewery Favorite: Betty’s Favorite: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill

Florist Winner: Wildly Native Flower Farm Favorite: Sara’s Garden Favorite: Bloomin’ Wild Florist

THANK YOU

Garden Center Winner: The Mill of Kingstown Favorite: Fresh Start - Food and Garden Favorite: Unity Church Hill Nursery Gift Store/Boutique/Specialty Winner: Twigs & Teacups Favorite: Nauti Blue Cottage Favorite: The Hickory Stick Grocery Store/Supermarket Winner: Bayside Market Favorite: Redner’s Markets Favorite: Fresh Start - Food and Garden Hardware Store Winner: JBK Hardware Favorite: Village Hardware Favorite: Ace Hardware

For all your Handyman needs or services!

Servicing Kent, Queen Annes, Caroline, Cecil Counties and most of Delaware!

for Voting Us Winner as the Best Handyman!

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Best Cold Beer Winner: Blue Bird Tavern Favorite: Rock Hall Brewery Favorite: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Best Happy Hour Drinks Winner: Maggie’s Coleman Tavern Favorite: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Favorite: Riley’s Mill Ale Works Best Happy Hour Food Winner: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Favorite: The Retriever Favorite: Harbor Shack

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Best Personal Trainer Winner: Amanda Parks - Fit Flock Favorite: Mark Pagano - Eastern Shore Karate and Fitness Favorite: Sarah McFarland - Fit Flock Best Yoga Studio Winner: Slack Tide Yoga Studio Favorite: Radiant Raven Yoga and Wellness Favorite: Kent County Family YMCA

Best Mixed Drinks Winner: Harbor Shack Favorite: The Kitchen at the Imperial Favorite: Flying Decoy Bar & Grill Best Outdoor Bar Winner: The Shanty Beach Bar at Tolchester Favorite: Blue Heron Oyster Bar Favorite: Waterman’s Crab House Best Place to buy Beer/Wine/Liquor Winner: Pip’s Discount Liquors Favorite: Rock Hall Liquors & Deli Favorite: C-Town Liquors & Deli

SPORTS Best Gym Winner: Fit Flock Favorite: Kent County Family YMCA Favorite: Phoenix Personal Fitness & Martial Arts, Inc. Best Martial Arts Business Winner: Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do Favorite: Eastern Shore Isshinryu Karate School, LLC Favorite: Team Unity Martial Arts

BES ST Personal Trainer Am manda Parks 8th Consecutive Year

BE EST Gym - Fit Flock FIINALIST Personal Trainer Saarah McFarland F FINALIST Business Pet V Violet

((Fit Flock’s Chief Snuggle Officer)

Thank You Flockers!!!

Fit Flock

Now offering Red Light Therapy! h 118-F S Lynchburg St | Chestertown, MD

Visit www.fitflock.com for more info!

Making Health FUNctional!

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25209 Wymont Park Rd. Worton, MD 21678 $1,150,000 | MDKE2005554

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7844 Chester Ct. Chestertown, MD 21620 $695,000 | MDKE2005796

204 Double Creek Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620 $612,000| MDQA2015996 G STIN

6746 Quaker Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620 $445,000 | MDKE2006022

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311 Devon Dr. Chestertown, MD 21620 $525,000 | MDKE2005930 G STIN

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8620 Park Dr. Chestertown, MD 21620 $499,900 | MDKE2005850

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11350 Lynch Rd. Lynch, MD 21646 $345,000 | MDKE2006190

21125 Iowa Ave. Chestertown, MD 21620 $339,900 | MDKE2006198

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26670-26680 Maple Ave. Still Pond, MD 21667 $230,000 | MDKE2004226

107 Conley Dr. Chestertown, MD 21620 $170,000 | MDKE2006220

Georgetown Rd. Chestertown, MD 21690 $60,000 | MDKE2005218

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201 Greenwood Ave. Chestertown, MD 21620 $495,000 | MDKE2006030

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1807 Price Station Rd. Church Hill, MD 21623 $400,000 | MDQA2016306

23110 Old Fairlee Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620 $339,900 | MDKE2005676 BU

206 Virginia Ave. Galena, MD 21635 $274,000 | MDKE2005922

11029 Brindley Dr. Worton, MD 21678 $239,000 | MDKE2006070

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11969 Augustine Herman Highway Kennedyville, MD 21645 $319,000 | MDKE2005714

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Lots 253-254 Carimon Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620 $9,500 | MDKE2003110

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Tonopah Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620 $40,000 | MDKE2005564

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23069 Raleigh Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620 $175,000 | MDKE2005378

227 1/2 High Street, Chestertown, MD | Office: 410-810-0010 | www.dougashleyrealtors.com

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Kent News readers, we would like to

THANK YOU

for voting us Best Real Estate Agency for the FIFTH YEAR in a row!

Doug Ashley

Retha Arrabal

Grace Crockett

Rick King

Vincent Raimond

Michele Palmer

Vinny Assante di Cupillo

Debbie Meikle

Abby Powell

Beth Ostrander

Andrew Meikle

Elizabeth Green

Please consider working with any of our experienced Agents at Doug Ashley Realtors.

They would love to work for you!

We are the key to your buying & selling success!

227 1/2 High Street, Chestertown, MD | Office: 410-810-0010 | www.dougashleyrealtors.com