Public Affairs
St. Vincent de Paul is Growing and That’s Not a Good Thing: Checking in with SVdP President Alex Handy
Perhaps one of the most disappointing parts of Alex Handy's job as president of Easton's Society of St. Vincent de Paul is that his organization is … [Read More...]
- Election Results: Harris Back in Congress; Price, Lesher, Callahan, Pack and Divilio Win in Council Race
- 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
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
It Takes a Village: Oxford Residents Rescue Capsized Boaters
During the morning hours of November 17, Captain Paul Callahan, who is an Oxford Fire Department Lieutenant, took his sister Susan Callahan Aistrup, … [Read More...]
- December 2018 Sky-Watch
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Finding Healthy Youth Activities
- Spy Moment: Easton Control Tower Turns 11 Years Old
- Habitat Choptank ReStore Celebrates Eighth Anniversary
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Finding a RC Cola on Washington Street
- Roland Comtois Spiritual Medium Returning to St. Michaels
Town & County Notes
Upcoming Programming at the Library December 1 to 8
Easton Library to Host Exhibit by Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay On Saturday, December 1, an exhibit of plein air paintings by 23 local … [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
Call for Artists: Adkins Arboretum to Sponsor 2019 Juried Art Show
Adkins Arboretum in Ridgely, Md., will sponsor its 20th annual Juried Art Show, to exhibit in February and March 2019. The theme of the … [Read More...]
- Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol Opens November 30th
- Academy Art Museum Announces December 2018 Events
- Front Porch Orchestra to Perform Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
- Chesapeake Music and Oxford Community Center Partner in Anderson Twins Concert
- Avalon Weekend Marquee with Tim Weigand
- PFLAG Mid-Shore Hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance November 18
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
Kent School Unveils 50th Anniversary Sculpture
On Monday, November 19 the Kent School community gathered for the unveiling of a custom sculpture of the School’s mascot, the Osprey. The sculpture is … [Read More...]
- Garden Club of the Eastern Shore Scholarship Applications Due April 5, 2019
- Gunston Athletes Honored
- 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
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
Seventh Graders Search for Species at Pickering Creek
Ten seventh grade students line up along the edge of Pickering Creek’s Farm to Bay loop, peering into the forest edge across the creek. An Osprey nest … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Food
Spy Wine Notes: Piazza Trifecta
Our story begins in the Swiss Alps, specifically on Alp Trosen, where 35 cows, a heard of goats and pigs and a cheesemaker spend several weeks in an … [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
UM SRH Implements New Electronic Health Record System
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s continuing commitment to improve the patient experience attains another milestone in December when the … [Read More...]
- UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes New Board Members
- Compass Regional Hospice to Offer Vigil Volunteer Training Nov. 29
- Benko Named SRH HEART Team Member of the Month for September
- 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
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: Villa d’Avoncoeur
This Easton Historic District landmark was built in 1920 at the height of American interest in “eclectic ” houses including styles of Tudor, French, … [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
Op-Ed: President Loh and Maryland Football by Steve Parks
The University of Maryland may never be absolved of its moral responsibility for the death of 19-year-old football student-athlete Jordan McNair. But … [Read More...]
- Personal Essay: Driving Me Crazy on the Eastern Shore by Angela Rieck
- 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
Letters to the Editor
Three Letters to the Editor: Laura Price Should be County Council President
Examining the results of the recent Talbot County Council election, I was delighted to see that Laura Price was decisively reelected. She deserves a … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: County Council Needs to Elect Laura Price to be Its President
- Letter to the Editor: Orphans’ Court Candidate Thanks Volunteers
- 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
