Public Affairs
Election Results: Harris Back in Congress; Price, Lesher, Callahan, Pack and Divilio Win in Council Race
Finally, the State Board of Elections has released results from Talbot County. Vote Count in Talbot … [Read More...]
- Exit Interview: County Council’s Dirck Bartlett Does Not Go Quietly into that Good Night
- County Council President Jennifer Williams Responds to Coalition Grievances
- A Conversation with Dan Watson and Bipartisan Coalition For New Council Leadership
- Talbot County Council Race: A Conversation with Rose Potter
- Talbot County Council Race: A Conversation with Laura Price
- Talbot County Council Race: A Conversation with Maureen Scott-Taylor
Election 2018
Talbot Election Results — Updated
In updated election results from the Nov. 6 General Election for Talbot County, four Republicans and one Democrat appear to have been elected to the … [Read More...]
- Maryland Voters to Decide on Two Statewide Ballot Questions
- A Conversation with Spy Columnist David Montgomery and 1st District Candidate Andy Harris
- LWV Candidate Forum for Maryland General Assembly October 25
- Richard Kimball Demonstrates Online Tools to Help Inform Voters
- Bipartisan Coalition Formed to Play Role in Talbot County Council Election
- The League of Women Voters Host Forum for Congressional District One Candidates
Brevities
Habitat Choptank ReStore Celebrates Eighth Anniversary
Habitat for Humanity Choptank volunteers, staff and board members came together in celebration of a milestone event at their ReStore’s eighth … [Read More...]
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Finding a RC Cola on Washington Street
- Roland Comtois Spiritual Medium Returning to St. Michaels
- Sweet: Town of Easton extends Rails to Trails
- Easton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Draws Crowd
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Checking in on Edna
- Preview: Chesapeake Music and Oxford Community Center Team Up on Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw
Town & County Notes
Join YMCA of the Chesapeake for Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is excited to announce the Thanksgiving Day Charity Turkey Trot 5K at six locations across the Eastern Shore November 22, … [Read More...]
The Arts
Mid-Shore Arts: Troika Gallery’s Laura Era on Starting Anew
The common Russian definition of the word "troika" refers to three horses abreast pulling a sleigh. That seemed to be the perfect name for Laura Era, … [Read More...]
- Avalon Weekend Marquee with Tim Weigand
- Mid-Shore Arts: Sumner Hall Presents Roots of African American Music
- Benny meets Artie: The Anderson Twins bring swing to Oxford Community Center
- The Spy Checks in with Academy Art Museum’s Ben Simons
- TAP Preview: Move Over Mrs. Markham’s Ed Langrell and Jess Newell-Springer
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Daily Work of Qiang Huang by Val Cavalheri
Arts Notes
The Hostage Closes November 18 at Church Hill Theatre
Brendan Behan’s The Hostage is, “bright and bawdy, irreverent and tender” at CHT says Peter Heck in his review. Pat Patterson directs this dark Irish … [Read More...]
- Noises Off Opens at the St. Michaels Middle High School
- Singer, Songwriter David Massey Performs New Album at OCC
- Academy Art Museum Announces New and Retiring Board Members
- Open Auditions for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
- TAP Holds Auditions for Four Weddings and an Elvis
- Academy Art Museum Celebrates Annual Members’ Exhibition: The Museum @ 60
Mid-Shore Education
Chesapeake College Experiences Phishing Attack
A phishing attack targeting Chesapeake College has resulted in the unauthorized access of a limited number of employee email accounts. Chesapeake … [Read More...]
- Spy Spotlight: Shore Explorations with Patrick Rogan
- Mid-Shore History: William Smith’s Washington College with Colin Dickson
- Kent School Adds Three New Board Members
- Hogan Establishes Statewide Schools Investigator General
- Steve Golding Named as Chair of Washington College Board of Visitors and Governors
Education Notes
Gunston Athletes Honored
On Thursday, November 1st, Gunston student-athletes from field hockey, sailing, soccer and rowing gathered to honor the accomplishments from the fall … [Read More...]
- Thirty Gunston School Students Honored at National Honor Society Induction
- Bryan Brothers Scholarship Boosts Workforce Training at Chesapeake College
- Katherine Riggleman is Ben Franklin Artist of the Month for October
- Kent School Inspires Deeper Learning with Cross-Curricular Instruction
- TCPS Education Foundation “Mission Possible” Fundraiser Nov. 16
- Paris Foods Supports Education Foundation Fundraiser
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Nick DiPasquale, former director of EPA Bay Program, has joined ShoreRivers
Nick DiPasquale, former director of EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program, has joined ShoreRivers as its Policy Advisor. Nick will work to elevate ShoreRivers’ … [Read More...]
- The Oyster Dudes of Horn Point Lab: A Chat with Drs. Matt Gray and Louis Plough
- Spy Moment: Adkins Arboretum Plays in the Meadow
- Ballerinas, Tights, and the Myth of the Conowingo Boogeyman by William Herb
- Upper Eastern Shore Location to Provide Environmental and Recreation Benefits
- FERC Approves PA-to-WV Pipeline
Ecosystem Notes and Events
Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Fall at Blackwater NWR
Come experience the changing of the seasons at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) by participating in one of our remaining Guided Birding tours … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Food
Chef John Nocita at the Eastern Shore Food Lab Nov. 20
John Nocita, master chef and president of the Italian Culinary Institute, will visit Chestertown on Nov. 20 to lead two presentations at the new … [Read More...]
Health
Suicidal Behavior In Children And Adolescents: Focus on Awareness and Prevention by Dr. Laurence Pezor
As we complete a week dedicated to the awareness of suicide, it is important to review this manifestation of mental illness and what the community and … [Read More...]
- Talbot Hospice Fetes Guthrie Members
- Maryland Democrats: Trump Health Care curbs could Affect 260,000 in State
- Shore Medical Center at Easton Recognized by US News & World Report
- UM SRH Submits State Applications to Transform Health Care in Dorchester County
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Everything Under the Sun with Healthy Sun Exposure by Freya Farley
Health Notes
Benko Named SRH HEART Team Member of the Month for September
UM Shore Regional Health has named Alison Benko as a Team Member of the Month for September. Benko, who is a bedside nurse in the Emergency … [Read More...]
- Shore Regional Health Announces New Chief Quality Officer
- Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton Volunteers Honored for Service Milestones
- For All Seasons Presents Conversation to End Sexual Violence
- Talbot Hospice Plans Activities for National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
- Open House Celebration Set For UM Diabetes Center’s 10th Anniversary
- Alzheimer’s Association Upper Shore Dementia Caregivers Conference November 13
Senior Nation
The Residents of Londonderry: Bob Woods
One of the many questions you could ask Bob Wood about his exceptional life is, “how in the world did a graduate of West Point end up teaching Navy … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: Life at Londonderry on the Tred Avon
- Senior Nation: Ask Irma on Taking a Long Trip at 86 Years Old
- Senior Nation: The Dixon House 99ers by Amy Blades Steward
- Senior Nation: Dixon House’s Hazel Newnam Celebrates 100 Years
- Senior Nation’s Ask Irma: My 86 Year Old Mom is Falling More Often Now
- Senior Nation: A Sexagenarian’s Musings on “Aging in Place”
Senior Nation Notes
Integrace Bayleigh Chase Presents Proceeds to Alzheimer’s Association
Representatives of Integrace Bayleigh Chase recently presented a donation of $1,806 to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Maryland to benefit … [Read More...]
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon’s Grand Opening of New Community Center
- “Swing Fore our Seniors” Golf and Tennis Tournament
- Lynn Sanchez to Speak about “Positive Aging: Embracing Your Second Act”
- The Inaugural Eastern Shore Research Forum on September 10
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Recognized by Baltimore Magazine
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Introduces New Board Members
Mid-Shore Habitat
Spy House of the Week: On the Beach
When I moved to the Eastern Shore fourteen years ago, one of my favorite villages was Claiborne. I loved the Bay setting and the charming older … [Read More...]
Recovery Notes
Recovery: Retreat House at Hillsboro Plans Spring Programs on AA and Meditation
The Retreat House at Hillsboro is hosting several events that are open to the public throughout the spring. On Saturday, April 22, a half-day … [Read More...]
- Let Troopers Dispose of Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 29
- April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
- Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Now Accepting Concept Papers for Grants That Help Prevent Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse
- Mariah’s Mission Fund January Schedule
- Talbot Partnership Sponsors Holiday Breakfast
- Recovery: Lethal Marketing and The Royal Court of OxyContin
Mid-Shore Commerce
Mid-Shore Careers: Mental Health Careers Found at Channel Marker
While the demand on the Mid-Shore to fill skilled job openings has never been higher, especially in such fields as cyber-security, healthcare, or a … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Commerce: Engineer and Developer Bob Rauch on Almost Everything
- Inaugural SED Talks: Shore Economic Development Conference
- Jonathan Clarke Takes Over Higgins Yacht Yard
- Mid-Shore SCORE Offering Business Workshops in Classroom or Online
- Chestertown’s Larry Culp Becomes C.E.O. of General Electric
Maryland 3.0
Maryland 3.0: The Long View from Main Street Cambridge
From a variety of perspectives, the growing awareness on the Mid-Shore that Cambridge has become a hot foodie destination should make anyone involved … [Read More...]
- Maryland 3.0: The Award Winning Inspiration of Plum Dragon Herbs
- Maryland 3.0: Checking in with KRM’s Bryan Matthews
- Maryland 3.0: A New Kind of Garage for the Car Lovers of the Mid-Shore
- Legal Marijuana Arrives on the Shore: Meet Ash + Paige of Centreville
- Maryland 3.0: LaMotte Chemical Hits Paydirt
- Making it Work on the Shore: Reinventing Downtown Easton with Ross Benincasa
Maryland Politics & Policy
Maryland’s High Court Weighs Texts as Marital Privilege
The Maryland Court of Appeals is considering whether to deem sensitive text messages between husbands and wives confidential communication, which … [Read More...]
Spy Editorials
Editorial: There Can Never Be Enough Purple on the Mid-Shore in September
In the field of advertising, the old saying goes that it takes at least seven uniquely different exposures to a product before the consumer actually … [Read More...]
- Editorial: The First Congressional District and Election 2018
- Publisher Notes: Please Chip in for the Spy this Month
- Editorial: Not so Wild a Notion – A Small Grocery Store Can Work in Easton
- Editorial: The Color of Purple in Talbot County
- Editorial: We’ve Been There with the Talbot Boys Before but Haven’t Done Anything
- Editorial: The Departures of College Presidents Sheila Bair and Barbara Viniar
Op-Ed
Personal Essay: Driving Me Crazy on the Eastern Shore by Angela Rieck
Every region has its own driving pattern, and I suppose that you can learn a lot about an area by observing it. I spent most of my driving years being … [Read More...]
- Op-Ed: Sewage Ponds, Strip Malls and Sprawl: Time for a New County Council Majority by Tom Alspach
- Op-Ed: We “Won’t Get Fooled Again” by Steve Parks
- Op-Ed: Why I’m Running to the Talbot County Council by Frank Divilio
- Op-Ed: There is Every Reason to Turn Out and Vote by John Ford
- Op-Ed: Why We Need to Pass the Revenue Cap Ballot Question by Laura Price
- Op-Ed: Jesse Colvin Best for the Environment by Kate Livie
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Orphans’ Court Candidate Thanks Volunteers
I would to thank all of those who helped in any way in the campaign. It is hard to describe what an honor it is to have someone put out a sign, talk … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: Common Sense vs. Nonsense
- Letter to the Editor: Special Interests Should Interest Talbot County Voters
- Letter to the Editor: Follow the Money and See Bad Judgement by a Talbot County Council Member
- Letter to the Editor: Civility and Leadership
- Letter to the Editor: Why I Plan to Vote for Jennifer Williams and Not Against Anyone
- Letter to the Editor: Farm Bureau Endorsements Important for County Council Election
