Author’s note: Early in my graduate studies I did academic work on the phenomenology of memory. During this period, I spent time in a huge library, writing fiction to procrastinate. These ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Going Purple: A Conversation with Kent County Sheriff John Price
Often buried beneath news of the global pandemic and political discord, the ongoing opioid crisis continues unabated. Isolation, loss of income, and ... [Continue Story]
- Chesapeake Education: Dr. Powell Comes to Washington College
- Life, Legacy of Frederick Douglass Honored
- New Bay Crossing Site Narrowed to Three Options
- Outdoor Exhibits Unveiled at Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe
- Stand Up Against Substance Abuse, ‘Go Purple’ with Talbot Goes Purple
- Griffith: Talbot School Opening Plans Consistent with State Push for In-Person Learning
Spy Highlights
Chesapeake Arts: The Academy Art Museum Craft Show 2020 is Alive and Well
To the Academy Art Museum’s credit, they have come along way over the last twenty-two years in building one of the most successful craft shows in the country. A perennial favorite for both craftspeople and attendees alike, the museum has created a remarkable reputation in the Mid-Atlantic region, bringing hundreds of visitors to downtown […]
- From and Fuller: The Relevance of Polling, Florida in 2020, and Trump’s Peace Agreements
- At the Cade Gallery by Val Cavalheri
- Sojourn through History: Highland Beach and Frederick Douglass’ Summer Home
- The Analysis of From and Fuller: Woodward’s Book, Trump on the Military and Campaign Money Woes
- The Art and Responsibility of Being Hopeful with Charlie Hewitt
- Next Generation Wireless Networks—A Word of Caution for Rural Maryland
COVID-19 Daily Report
Spy COVID-19 Daily Update Sept. 19
Key points for today • Talbot County cases increased by 10 to 536, according to the county health department. • The county's 7-day average ... [Continue Story]
The Arts
Looking at the Masters: Jacob Lawrence by Beverly Hall Smith
Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1917. His parents Jacob and Rosa Lee Lawrence divorced in 1924. Jacob and his two younger ... [Continue Story]
- The Mitchell: The Little Gallery That Can — Even During a Pandemic
- Chesapeake Arts: The COVID-19 Pivot with Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Edgar Herrera
- Chesapeake Arts: The Mainstay is Not Missing a Beat
- Looking at the Masters: Brian Jungen
- Spy Review: The Virtual Monty Alexander by Steve Parks
- Looking at the Masters: Faith Ringgold by Beverly Hall Smith
Health
Senior Nation: Ending the Stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease with Cynthia Prud’homme
One would think that after decades of public awareness campaigns, the stigma of Alzheimer's Disease, and dementia in general, would finally come to an ... [Continue Story]
- Talbot Goes Purple Seeks Student Ambassadors for Radio PSAs
- Shore Regional Health Appoints Arvin Singh VP for Communications
- Patti Willis, Senior VP, Strategy and Communications, UM SRH, to Retire July 3, 2020
- UM Shore Medical Campus at Cambridge Now Under Construction
- Long-time Community Leader and My Friend, Debbye Jackson has Died by Liz Freedlander
Brevities
Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Before There was Talbottown
Recognize this part of Easton, Maryland? The field and farm are definitely not there today! On the top right is Talbottown which was dedicated in ... [Continue Story]
- This Weekend in Easton – September 18 – September 20, 2020
- The Talbot Spy Survey #26 Results – Vaccines
- Take The Talbot Spy Survey #26 — Vaccine Views
- The New Yorker’s Casey Cep Talks about the Talbot Boys in a New Podcast
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Going Back to School
- This Weekend in Easton – September 11 – September 13, 2020
Community Notes
Women & Girls Fund Seeking Grant Applications
The Women & Girls Fund of the Mid-Shore, a component fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, is now accepting grant proposals from ... [Continue Story]
- Easton Vigil Planned to Shine a Light On Racism and Talbot Boys
- Christmas in St. Michaels Goes Virtual, Raises Community Funds
- Talbot County Government Boards, Committees, and Commissions Seeking New Members
- Important Dates and Deadlines for 2020 Presidential General Election
- SMCC Seeks Community’s Input to Assess Needs
- For All Seasons Gives Away 1,000 Backpacks Across Mid-Shore
Ecosystem
EPA hit with lawsuits over Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Making good on threats issued months ago, three Chesapeake Bay watershed states, the District of Columbia and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation took the ... [Continue Story]
- Hogan Administration Backs Down in Md. Poultry Fee Fight
- $18 Million in Grants Awarded for Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Projects
- Land-based Salmon Farm Proposed for Eastern Shore
- ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Chesapeake Region’s Freshwater Fish
- Looking Back with Former West & Rhode Riverkeeper Jeff Holland
Maryland News
Headlines in the News
Politico: Harris serving on data and safety monitoring board for coronavirus drug trial Rep. Andy Harris, a Maryland Republican and medical doctor, ... [Continue Story]
- Md. Election Officials Issue Warning About Ballot Deadline After Vague USPS Mailer
- Everything You Wanted to Know About General Election Voting in Md.
- Franchot: In-Person Instruction Is a ‘Huge Medical Experiment’
- Hogan Announces Move to Phase Three Of COVID-19 Recovery
- Md. Utility Regulator Extends Moratorium on Service Cutoff for One More Month
Education
Distance Learning Especially Challenging for Students With Disabilities
Noah, a pseudonym for a middle school child with autism, had been doing well in his public education program until school buildings closed in ... [Continue Story]
- On Untraditional First Day of School, Hogan Still Hopes For More In-Person Instruction
- State Ed. Board Mandates Average of 3.5 Hours of Live Learning a Day by Year’s End
- University of Maryland Examines Its Role in Structural Racism
- Legacy Day Panel Describes Black Experience at Washington College
- Just In: Wayne Powell Selected as Washington College’s Interim President
Food & Garden
Adkins Arboretum Field Trips Go Virtual
Adkins Arboretum has received funding from the Gray Charitable Trust to create a virtual “Birds, Bees, and Dandelion Seeds” field trip program. Nearly ... [Continue Story]
Commerce
What’s the Annual Economic Impact of the CBMM? Try $11.6 million. A Spy Chat with President Kristen Greenaway
While most people on the Mid-Shore know that the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is one of the region's most popular attractions, it doesn't ... [Continue Story]
Habitat
House of the Week: Farmhouse Redux
I discovered this charming house by chance and it was easy to see why this family based in DC enjoys their weekend/summer retreat so much. When they ... [Continue Story]
Senior Nation
Back on Track: Eight Ways to Re-Establish a Healthy Routine in Uncertain Times
It’s understandable if your exercise routines and self-care habits have been placed on the back burner in this new era of COVID-19. Several months ... [Continue Story]
- Senior Nation: One Housing Option after 55
- At Compass: A Different Kind of Daughter and Father Story
- Ask Irma: COVID-19 and Social Isolation
- Ask Irma: How’s Londonderry during COVID-19?
- Senior Nation: Sharing Enjoyable Activities with Those with Dementia by Barbara Vann
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Reminds Future Residents that “You’re Always Welcome”
Arts Notes
Matt Zoll – Classic Works at Troika Gallery
Troika Gallery is proud to present new paintings by Matt Zoll, Classic Works, opening First Friday, October 2, 2020. Painting professionally for ... [Continue Story]
- October in the Galleries at Dorchester Center for the Arts
- Original Banner Art Show at St. Michaels Library
- Emanuel Takes Chesapeake Film Festival’s Jury Prize
- Studio B Art Gallery Presents Master Jove Wang’s Opening Exhibit October 10
- Academy Art Museum Announces October Events
- Kevin Thomas Music Studio Announces Openings for Private and Homeschool Study
Ecosystem Notes
441 Acres Preserved in Cecil County for Addiction Recovery
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) is pleased to announce closing on a new conservation easement! The easement, completed in partnership with the ... [Continue Story]
Education Notes
Bruce Jones to Speak at Chesapeake Forum September 25
Conversation: "What's Good and Bad About Talbot County" with Bruce Jones. Discuss how Talbot County compares with other counties within Maryland ... [Continue Story]
- TCPS Appoints Hannah Seek and Zoe Pochron as Student Representatives to Board of ED
- Climb Aboard Airship 103 with Chesapeake Forum
- Talbot Schools Announce Successful “Virtual First Day”
- Student Work Showcased at Talbot County Free Library
- Golfing “fore” Gunston Fundraiser to be held October 9, 2020
- Business Community Helps Close “Digital Divide” for TCPS Students
Health Notes
Choptank Community Health System Receives Health Quality Improvement Awards
Choptank Community Health System recently received $65,750 in Quality Improvement grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through ... [Continue Story]
- UM Medical System Observes World Patient Safety Day On September 17th
- UM SMC at Chestertown, Dorchester Receive Bi-Annual CAP Re-Accreditation
- Alzheimer’s Association Virtual Education Programs
- Hurlock United Methodist Church Donated to Benefit the Wig Room at UM SRH Cancer Center
- Estate Treasures Announces Annual Fashion Show to Benefit Compass Regional Hospice
- UM MHF to Host “Getting Your Affairs in Order: Part II-Basic Estate Planning”
Senior Nation Notes
Londonderry on the Tred Avon Recognized as Best Residential Community by Coastal Style Magazine
Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce that it has been named the “Best Residential Community” in Talbot and Dorchester Counties by the ... [Continue Story]
- Helping Seniors in Isolation During COVID-19
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon to Continue Private Tours
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon to Host Private Tours on Tuesday, June 23rd
- Helen Crow Celebrates 101st Birthday at The Dixon House
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Announces COVID-19 Response Plan
- Congratulations to Brooklets Place for Achieving National Senior Center Accreditation
Commerce Notes
Bernadette Lambert Celebrates 20 Years with Shore United Bank
Shore United Bank is proud to congratulate Bernadette “Bern” Lambert on twenty (20) years of service. Bern began her career with the Bank in August of ... [Continue Story]
- Lyon Rum Nominated for USA Today Best Craft Rum Distillery!
- Second Round of Talbot CARES Small Business Grant Funding Begins September 1
- Discover Easton Awarded Grant from Talbot County Arts Council
- Easton Velocity Launches V-Fi, Managed Wi-Fi
- Shore United Bank Announces Launch of Financial Education Resource for Elementary School Students
- Easton Utilities Awarded $13 Million for Rural Broadband
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Amazing Athlete by Howard Freedlander
He epitomized grit and determination. He epitomized the value of preparation. He epitomized the potent mixture of pure athleticism and hard work to maximize natural talent. He epitomized respect for the fans.
Of course, I’m talking about Cal Ripken, Jr., the Baltimore Orioles phenom who broke on September 6, 1995 the long-held record of 2,130 […]
- Out and About (Sort of): Say It Isn’t So by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): 75th Anniversaries by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Mesmerizing Movies by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Lack of Leadership by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Aging and a Dog by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Bitter Beatings Strengthen Voice by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
Thinking About What’s Up / What’s Down by Craig Fuller
I am really not sure why Apple thinks I need to know whether my iPhone screen time is up or down on any given week. Somewhere along the way, a short ... [Continue Story]
Jamie Kirkpatrick
Found It! By Jamie Kirkpatrick
One night last week, the wee wife dropped one of her favorite earrings. Doesn’t sound like a big deal, does it? Oh, but it was. We scoured the floor, looked under the bed, peered into the black hole lurking under the dresser, all to no avail. Then, in an unusual moment of mutual clarity, […]
Columnist George Merrill
Snapshots of Daily Life: Love by George Merrill
I’ve been thinking about love recently. Like so many of the words I may glibly speak or write about when talking among friends, family or in my ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Colors of Autumn by Angela Rieck
It’s starting. Ghost-like mists are rising from the rivers and creeks. Early fall asters and mums are starting to bloom. Nuts are falling onto the ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
The Power of Wisdom by Al Sikes
Montana really is different. It hides from the cities and offers up topographical majesty.
My wife and I had the recent good fortune of residing for a few days on working ranches. Our work, play if you prefer, was walking on slippery rocks in spring creeks fly casting small insect imitations. We caught a few […]
Op-Ed
A New Supreme Theme for the Election by Al Sikes
Winston Churchill once insisted: “Take this pudding away—it has no theme.” The campaign for the Presidency now has a theme. Too bad. First, too bad ... [Continue Story]
- Op-Ed: How Handling a Pandemic by Steve Carns
- Publisher Note: The Need for Both Sides Now
- A Bridge too Far: The US Income Gap that Keeps on Growing by Maria Grant
- Op-Ed: On Law and Order by Dan Watson
- The Hatch Act: Apparently 50 Shades of Gray by Maria Grant
- DeVos, Queen of Conspicuous Consumption, is AWOL at Department of Education by Maria Grant
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: In our Covid-19 pandemic, Are we Failing the Marshmallow Test?
The marshmallow test is a psychological test of our ability to defer gratification and reward to achieve a better result later. It comes from tests ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to Editor: No Compromise Possible for Talbot Boys
- Letter to Editor: Please Right this Moral Wrong
- Letter to the Editor: There Were No Losers on July 29, 1967
- Letter to Editor: End “Bombastic Laudation” of the Talbot Boys Statue
- Letter to Editor: Churchill Remains Relevant
- Letter to Editor: Republicans Face same Challenges as Democrats for Online Convention
