Public Affairs
Chesapeake Bay’s Dead Zone to Grow this Summer; Breaks with Wave of Good News
The Chesapeake Bay’s infamous “dead zone” will be larger than average this summer, scientists suggest in a new forecast that breaks with a wave of … [Read More...]
- Spy Time with Congressman Andy Harris
- Election 2018: Talbot Republican Forum with County Council Candidates
- Chesapeake Region Unlikely to Meet 2025 Bay Cleanup Goals, Unless it Picks up Pace
- A Spy Chat with Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot
- Nice: Closed St. Michaels Acme to Become Town Center
- Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Remains Stable
Election 2018
Grassroots Progressive Groups in MD 1st District to Protest Family Separation
Members of Together We Will Harford County/Upper Chesapeake, Talbot Rising, Kent and Queen Anne’s Indivisible, Worcester Indivisible, Queen Anne’s … [Read More...]
- Election 2018: A Spy goes to Queen Anne’s County to Meet Barry Donadio
- Former Governor Ehrlich To Attend Book Signing In Easton
- Election 2018: 1st District LWV Democratic Candidates Forum Highlights
- Presentation on Talbot County Budget and Property Taxation Issues
- Election 2018: Talbot Democrat Forum with County Council Candidates
- Salisbury Mayor Jake Day Endorses Jesse Colvin for 1st District Race
Brevities
Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Going All In
Summer is here! Can you identify anyone in this Talbot Historical Society Laird Wise Collection group of happy swimmers? The location is unknown but … [Read More...]
- Juneteenth Moments: Carole Boston Weatherford on Wye House and Dr. Copper
- Spy Report: Sipping Vermouth at Piazza
- Rotarian Moments with Jack Anthony
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Welcoming the Troops Home
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Takes to the Field
- CBMM’s Book Launch Party: Tradition, Speed and Grace
Town & County Notes
County Council Congratulates Talbot Interfaith Shelter on Their 10th Anniversary
On June 19th, Talbot Interfaith Shelter (TIS) Board members and staff addressed the Talbot County Council to update them on the growth of the … [Read More...]
- St. Michaels Art League Paints Edna Lockwood
- CBMM Offers Three Educator Workshops this Summer
- New Chesapeake College President to Speak at Independence Day Celebration
- Upcoming Programming at Talbot County Free Library in July
- June 30 Brings Big Band and Fireworks to St. Michaels Waterfront
- Get Out on the Water with CBMM this Summer
The Arts
Mark Your Calendar: Monty Alexander Jazz Festival Set for 9th Year
Jazz enthusiasts rejoice! The energetic, ever-swingin’ Monty Alexander returns to Easton this Labor Day weekend for his eponymous festival, featuring … [Read More...]
- Spy Minute: The Trippe Hosts Talbot Mentors Photo and Poem Project
- Mid-Shore Arts: A Chat with Singer Barbara Parker
- Spy Review: “Sweeney Todd” at the Garfield — a Review by Peter Heck
- Vibraphonist Chuck Redd brings his “New York All-Stars” to Easton
- Author Kevin J. Hayes Wins 2018 WC’s George Washington Prize
- Mid-Shore Arts: AAM’s 1st National Photo Prize Awarded to Antonio McAfee
Arts Notes
Sign Up to Volunteer at this Year’s Chesapeake Film Festival
Our volunteers make all the difference when it comes to the success of the Chesapeake Film Festival. You get to be our ambassadors during the festival … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Education
Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
Chesapeake College has taken its popular Dual Enrollment program to the Caroline Career and Tech Center this year to expand the partnership and … [Read More...]
- Top Grad is Pursuing American Dream through Education
- Learning from the Island with Tilghman Area Youth Association
- Vener is Named Principal of St. Michaels Middle High
- Annapolis Plan to Fix Historically Black Colleges in Maryland
- WC Admissions Won’t Penalize High School Students Who Protest Gun Violence
Education Notes
Gunston Receives Edward E. Ford Grant
The Gunston School is pleased to announce that it’s innovative new program, The Chesapeake Watershed Semester, is the recipient of a grant from the … [Read More...]
- The Benedictine School 2018 Graduation Ceremony
- The Gunston School Celebrates 107th Commencement
- Easton Middle School Students Support People in Recovery
- Benedictine receives $150,000 from Weinberg Foundation
- Saint Michaels Students Present Inventive Projects at 3rd Annual Stem Showcase
- TCPS Announces Administrative Appointments
Chesapeake Ecosystem
WC Environmental Science Students Embark on Collaborative Groundwater Study
Most people think of sea level rise as something visible, but in Rebecca Fox’s field methods in environmental science class at Washington College, … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Authors: The Unexpected Environmentalist J.I. Rodale with Andrew Case
- Horn Point’s Chesapeake Champion Jerry Harris Takes a Bow
- New Solar Field and Sustainability Take Center Stage at Horn Point
- ShoreRivers Hosts “State of the Rivers” Series Across the Shore
- Coastline Management Has Major Impact On Rising Seas – And Tides – In Our Bay
Ecosystem Notes and Events
Are Our Waters Safe for Swimming?
After regretfully canceling the inaugural Maryland Freedom Swim on the Choptank River in May, ShoreRivers is continuing to work toward swimmable … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Food
Food Friday: Out of the Mouths of Babes
An impressive array of fruits and vegetables are ripening this very minute. As you sit reading this on your phone, I hope you have got some reusable … [Read More...]
Health
Evergreen Lifestyle: Season Allergy Relief Is Possible by Freya Farley
The enthusiasm for a beautiful spring day can be marred by symptoms of seasonal allergies, such as sneezing and stuffy noses. Worse yet, is that it … [Read More...]
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Gentle Cleansing Techniques for Springtime by Freya Farley
- Recovery: Upcoming Addictions Training at Hope Fellowship
- Hearthtstone Health and Fitness Equals Game Changer
- The David Hill Family Honored at Channel Marker’s 35th Anniversary Party
- Recovery: Healing Through Art at the Raimond Building in Chestertown
Health Notes
The Future Plans of City of Cambridge, Dorchester County and UM SRH for Health Care Facilities and Services
The City of Cambridge, Dorchester County and the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health took an important step forward in future plans for new … [Read More...]
- Integrace Bayleigh Chase and Amedisys Announce Preferred Provider Partnership
- Camp New Dawn Scheduled for June 28 at Fisherman’s Crab Deck
- Requard Rehab Center “Alumni” Invited to Anniversary Open House
- Purple in the Park event set for June 16
- Compass Regional Hospice Celebrates ‘Champion’ Legislators and Corporate Leaders
- Compass Regional Hospice Partners with ‘We Honor Veterans’
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: Talbot Senior Summit Draws Record Crowd
Talbot Community Connections (TCC) and the Talbot County Department of Social Services recently held their third annual Talbot Senior Summit. This … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: The Very Best Senior Moment by Craig Fuller
- Senior Nation: Maryland State Retirees Must Change Drug Coverage Soon
- Senior Nation: Talbot Community Connections Holds Mid-Shore Senior Summit with Lynn Sanchez as Keynote Speaker
- Senior Nation: Preparing for Dementia with Integrace’s Tabassum Majid – Part Two
- Senior Nation: Ask Irma
- Senior Nation: A Different Kind of Homecoming for Washington College Alumni at Heron Point
Senior Nation Notes
Talbot Community Connections Holds Third Annual Senior Summit on Aging
Lynn H. Sanchez of Easton, Mental Health Advocate, will be the keynote speaker for the third annual Senior Summit, “Life Reimagined Challenges and … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: One Building Lot Left at Londonderry on the Tred Avon
- Londonderry Residents Participate in “Londonderry’s Got Talent” Show
- Talbot County Organizations Host Senior Supply Drive
- Integrace Bayleigh Chase Presents Dementia Caregiver Educational Series
- Talbot Hospice Hosts Expert on Care of Aging Veterans
- Integrace Bayleigh Chase Participates in National Wear Red Day
Mid-Shore Habitat
Habitat: Forbes Says Easton is One of Five Best Places for Vacation Home
Talbot County has once again made it onto a Forbes list. This time around, they are calling Easton one of the top five places to have a vacation … [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
Qlarant Receives Top International Award
Qlarant, a nationally recognized program integrity and quality company, has been awarded a top honor in the 2018 Questar Awards. In the category of … [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
Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Post-Conviction Relief
Many bills remained in the balance as the minute hand ticked toward midnight on April 9, the last of Maryland’s 90-day legislative session. Among … [Read More...]
Spy Editorials
Editorial: The First Congressional District and Election 2018
When thinking about the Eastern Shore's historical relationship with the 1st Congressional District of Maryland, it's important to keep one thing in … [Read More...]
- 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
- Editorial: The Serious Threat of Fake News
Op-Ed
You can Own the Chesapeake without Property by Tom Horton
I grew up middle class but land rich: roaming hundreds of acres of woods and marsh, hunting properties owned by my dad’s poultry company and his best … [Read More...]
- Solar Fields in Place of Cornfields: A Win-Win if There Ever Was One by Doug Boucher
- Suggested Reading: Is there Honor Beyond Honesty by Al Sikes
- Op-Ed: Where are CBF and CCA? By Marc Castelli
- A Chesapeake Portrait, Painted by Almost a Thousand Words by Tom Horton
- Op-Ed: How Much Woods Would a Woodpecker Need if It’s to Succeed? By Tom Horton
- Op-Ed: Some Things We Know by William C. Baker
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Where is Andy Harris on the Border Crisis?
This has gone on long enough. The Trump Administration has been separating parents from their children because they have chosen to criminally … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: The Urgency of the 1st District Primary
- Letter to the Editor: Time for a New 1st District Congressman
- Letter to the Editor: Rising Sea Levels Will Completely Change the Chesapeake Bay
- Letter to the Editor: Talbot County Schools Needs Checks and Balances
- Letter to Editor: Poor Water Quality Cancels Freedom Swim
- Letter to Editor: Why This Navy Nurse Supports Jesse Colvin For Congress
