Public Affairs
One Maryland, One Book 2018 – Bloodsworth with Tim Junkin
Long before Sarah Koenig's brilliant Serial on NPR or Netflix's award-winning Making a Murderer, which highlighted the importance and use of … [Read More...]
- Eastern Neck Refuge Spared from Closure, but Funding Crunch Continues
- In Leesburg, African-American Elders hold Mixed Views on Confederate Statue
- Legacy of Slavery and Segregation Influences Debate on Talbot Boys Statue
- District One in 2018: A Spy Goes to Harford County to Meet Barry Glassman
- When Things Go Wrong: A Spy Chat with Easton Utilities Crisis Point Person Jim Crowley
- Washington Post: Seafood Company Diluted Chesapeake Blue Crab Meat with Imported Crab
Mid-Shore Goes Purple
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Hosts “Purple Friday”
On Friday, September 28, the Queen Anne's County School District will "Go Purple" in support of the QAC Goes Purple campaign to build awareness of the … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple in Caroline County Schools with Superintendent Patricia Saelens
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple: Going Deeper on How to Change Treatment for Opioid Addiction
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple: Shore Health’s President Uses Video to Highlight Staff Commitment
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple: Talbot County and Schools Present “Healing Neen” September
- Women and Girls Fund’s Purple Grants in Action: Rising Above Disease with Bonnie Scott
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple: Talbot Takes to the Streets
Election 2018
Andy Harris Receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
On Thursday, September 13, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) awarded Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) with the NFIB Guardian of … [Read More...]
- Eastern Shore PAC Announces Candidate Endorsements for November 2018 Election
- Republican Central Committee Collecting Donated School Supplies for Students
- District One in 2018: A Spy Goes to Harford County to Meet Barry Glassman
- Talbot County Council Election Results
- Grassroots Progressive Groups in MD 1st District to Protest Family Separation
- District One in 2018: A Spy goes to Queen Anne’s County to Meet Barry Donadio
Brevities
October 2018 Sky-Watch
There is nothing particularly astronomical about Halloween which comes each October 31st. Halloween is actually All Hallows Eve, the night before … [Read More...]
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Goes Horseback Riding
- Sailing: Sailors in a Storm this Weekend
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Looking for Some Wind
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Heading to the Avalon
- The Eastern Shore Community Rowers: One Stroke, One Spirit
- Update: Light Air, Stiff Competition: Spy Briefing on Myers Regatta
Town & County Notes
Benedictine’s Charity Golf Classic Set for Oct.19
Benedictine’s charity golf tournament returns to the Eastern Shore on Friday, Oct. 19 for the 30th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Hog Neck Golf Course … [Read More...]
- Upcoming Programming at the Library October 2 to 5
- CBMM Welcomes New Volunteer Docents, Greeters
- Watch Elf Classic Yacht Race Aboard Winnie Estelle
- Christmas in St. Michaels Spreads the Cheer to 2018 Grant Beneficiaries
- Taking the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease to the YMCA
- Commander Charles and Dr. Roberta Stephens MSCF Memorial Fund
The Arts
Spy Minute: A Birthday Party for the Academy Art Museum
There was a full day of birthday activities at the Academy Art Museum on Saturday to celebrate sixty remarkable years of service to the Mid-Shore. As … [Read More...]
- Academy Art Museum Crafts Show: A Preview with Alison Cooley and Craig Fuller
- Chesapeake Film Festival 2018: It Starts with a Trailer by Kindall Rende
- Upcoming Jazz Festival Spotlights Easton High School Chorale
- Review: Tred Avon’s Little Shop of Horrors — A Must-See!
- Spy Minute: A Primer on the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival with Al Sikes
- Mid-Shore Arts: Dr. Mel Rapelyea on the Chestertown Jazz Festival
Arts Notes
Kent Island Federation of Arts Hosts an Exhibit of WAF
The Kent Island Federation of Arts will host an exhibit of art of the members of the Working Artists Forum in October. The theme of the show is … [Read More...]
- October Photography Show at the St. Michaels Library
- Christ Church Concert Series to Kick Off New Season
- Test your Movie Savvy at the St. Michaels Library
- Academy Art Museum Announces October Events
- Cellist Denise Nathanson to Perform in Oxford September 16
- The Chesapeake Film Festival Announces Its 2018 Cinematic Line-up
Mid-Shore Education
Mid-Shore History: William Smith’s Washington College with Colin Dickson
It is a common mistake to assume that George Washington was the founder of Washington College in 1782. That was not the case, but the future first … [Read More...]
- 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
- Chesapeake Names Amber McGinnis Interim Cambridge Center Director
- WC Student Helps Community Residents Preserve African American History
Education Notes
Kent School to Host Secondary School Fair
On Monday, October 1, Kent School will host a secondary school fair for students in Grades Seven and Eight and their parents or guardians. The event … [Read More...]
- Kent School Adds Fall Fest to Osprey Triathlon
- Kent School to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Year of Celebration
- John Seidel to Speak on Sustainable Bay Future on Oct. 3
- Quakers Welcome Young Families to Open House Sept. 21
- A Memorable Commute to Gunston
- The Gunston School Launches Innovative New Program, the Chesapeake Watershed Semester
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Ballerinas, Tights, and the Myth of the Conowingo Boogeyman by William Herb
Motherhood, apple pie, and the Clean Chesapeake Coalition! What kind of curmudgeon could possibly find fault with such righteous-sounding … [Read More...]
- Upper Eastern Shore Location to Provide Environmental and Recreation Benefits
- FERC Approves PA-to-WV Pipeline
- Man-Made Oyster Reef Near Key Bridge is Thriving
- WC Environmental Science Students Embark on Collaborative Groundwater Study
- Mid-Shore Authors: The Unexpected Environmentalist J.I. Rodale with Andrew Case
Ecosystem Notes and Events
Eliminate Litter and Enjoy Public Lands at Blackwater NWR
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 22, by hosting its annual volunteer litter … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Food
Food Friday: Hurricane Prep!
The Spy Test Kitchens are facing a new challenge this week - Hurricane Florence. We are getting ready for the storm, and are planning our emergency … [Read More...]
Health
Shore Medical Center at Easton Recognized by US News & World Report
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton is featured among the Maryland hospitals recently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s … [Read More...]
- 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
- Talbot Declares Independence from Substance Abuse
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Seven Tips to Help Kick the Sugar Habit by Freya Farley
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Season Allergy Relief Is Possible by Freya Farley
Health Notes
Talisman Golfers Raise Funds for Heroes
Golfers met at the Eisenhower golf course on September 11th to commemorate the heroic deeds of the first responders on that day 17 years ago and our … [Read More...]
- Persaud Appointed Family Advocate at Talbot County Children’s Advocacy Center
- Camp New Dawn Wraps Up its 24th Year
- No Matter What. . . You Matter Campaign Targets Suicide Prevention
- Dr. Paul Katz, Addiction Specialist, Joins Eastern Shore Psychological Services
- Talbot Community Connection Helps Provide School Packs to Area Children
- Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Scheduled in Easton
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: The Dixon House 99ers by Amy Blades Steward
When you meet Ellen Walbridge and Helen Crow, residents of Dixon House in Easton, you won’t suspect that they are both 99 years old. Both women are … [Read More...]
- 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: Talbot Senior Summit Draws Record Crowd
- Senior Nation: The Very Best Senior Moment by Craig Fuller
- Senior Nation: Maryland State Retirees Must Change Drug Coverage Soon
Senior Nation Notes
Londonderry on the Tred Avon’s Grand Opening of New Community Center
Londonderry on the Tred Avon will host the Grand Opening of its new Clubhouse on Tuesday, September 18th from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Londonderry residents and … [Read More...]
- “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
- Senior Nation: Home Instead Senior Care & Upper Shore Aging Start Joint Fundraising Effort
Mid-Shore Habitat
Spy House of the Week: Harmonious Harrison Hybrid
The lead picture of this majestic historic house on Harrison that immediately captivated me was the front-side axonometric view that illustrated the … [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
Maryland DHS Celebrates Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Strategy Graduates
On August 1, local Department of Social Services (DSS) directors, Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) representatives, and others … [Read More...]
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
House Appropriations Committee Approves Harris Language Repairing H-2B Visa Program
Today, the House Committee on Appropriations is considering the FY19 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) … [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
A Republican’s View of Jesse Colvin and His Candidate For Congress by Philip Webster
I am a lifelong Republican, as was my father before me, but I am now working hard to elect Jesse Colvin, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the … [Read More...]
- Op-Ed: The Talbot County Council Voted the Wrong Way on Chapter 190 of the County Code by Naomi Hyman
- Open Letter to Councilwoman Williams on Amendment #4 by Dan Watson
- Oppose Development in Bay Hundred by Supporting Amendment 4 by Bill Kennedy
- Rebuttal: Man O’War Shoals Op-Ed Intentionally Deceptive by Robert Newberry
- Updated: WBOC TV, Man O War Shoals, and False News by Marc Castelli
- Op-Ed: Wisdom of the Ages by Carol Voyles
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Councilwoman Price’s Hypocrisy Knows no Bounds
U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who served Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon with distinction and in a non - partisan manner; once noted … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: County before Party
- Letter to the Editor: Panic Attack? Here’s The Story
- Letter to the Editor: Laura Price Must Be Re-elected
- Letter to the Editor: Vote Against Laura Price in November
- Letter to the Editor: The Impact of Short Term Rentals in Talbot County
- Letter to the Editor: Has Senator Addie Eckardt Earned Your Loyalty?
