Deaths at Kent State, assassinations or attempts on Martin Luther King, John and Robert Kennedy, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. History is both kind to America and not. Fortunately the … [Read More...]
Public Affairs
Easton Mayor Issues Statement on Promenade Reversal
Easton Mayor Robert C. Willey issued the following statement July 9 concerning the town council's July 8 decision to halt plans to close Washington … [Read More...]
- Spy Interviews: St. Michaels Candidates for Town Commissioner
- The Analysis of From and Fuller: Losing Hong Kong, Dropping WHO, and Changing Names
- Easton Halts Plan to Close Block of Washington Street
- St. Michaels Candidates Answer Questions at Virtual Forum Moderated by LWV
- Easton Experiments with Closing Main Street for Pedestrians
- Health Officer Warns Pandemic ‘Far From Over’ as Talbot Cases, Positivity Rate Jump
COVID-19 Daily Report
Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 12
Key points for today • Talbot County cases increased by 2 to 181, according to the county health department. • The number of confirmed COVID-19 … [Read More...]
The Arts
Spy Art Moment: Being Hopeful at Washington and Dover Streets
Early Friday night, a crowd of about one hundred gathered in Thompson Park for the unveiling of two art sculptures by Maine artist Charlie Hewitt … [Read More...]
- And Yet Plein Air Easton Perseveres: A Spy Chat with the Avalon
- Looking at the Masters: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
- Looking at the Masters: Juan Munoz
- The Arts: Multi-County Weaving Project Celebrates Juneteenth
- The Arts: Academy Art Museum’s Juneteenth Celebrates Virtually in 2020 by Steve Parks
- Looking at the Masters: Emile Hansen Nolde
Brevities
Take the Talbot Spy Survey #17 – To Mask or Not to Mask?
A national survey caught our attention about wearing masks…what do you think? Take the Spy survey here … [Read More...]
- Eye on Annapolis: When Hamilton Was in Town by Steve Parks
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Pulling into Pasadena
- This Weekend in Easton – July 10 – July 12, 2020
- Spy Moment: Honoring John Ford at Easton’s Rails to Trails Park
- The Talbot Spy Survey #16 Results
- Take the Talbot Spy Survey #16 – Pessimism vs. Optimism
Community Notes
LWV Maryland Will Help Voters Navigate the Elections Safely
The League of Women Voters of Maryland is springing into action, in response to the Governor’s July 8th order to the State Board of Elections to carry … [Read More...]
- SMCC Gathers Kindness in 30th Year
- Join CBMM Monthly for Coffee & Wood Chips
- Rotary Club of Easton Installs 2020-2021 Officers and Directors
- Hopeful 2020 Launches July 10th in Thompson Park
- For All Seasons Grows Next Generation of Social Workers through Internship Program
- Virtual Boater Safety Course Offered in July
Health
Shore Regional Health Appoints Arvin Singh VP for Communications
Arvin Singh, MHL, MBA, MPH has joined University of Maryland Shore Regional Health as vice president, Strategy & Communications, effective July 6, … [Read More...]
- 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
- UM Shore Regional Health Announces Annual Nurse Excellence Awards
- UM Shore Regional Health Granted $24,000 from Nora Roberts Foundation To Aid In COVID-19 Response
Maryland News
U.S. House Passes Police Reform Mandate, GOP Balks at Democrat Led Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping police reform package Thursday night in response to massive civil unrest over police … [Read More...]
- As Md. Reopens, ‘Hardest Decisions are Coming,’ Health Expert Warns
- Hogan Outlines Phase 2 Reopening, Which Will Start Friday
- Hogan Easing More Restrictions on Businesses and Public Gatherings
- One by One, County Leaders Put Brakes on Hogan’s Reopening
- Hogan Lifts Stay-at-Home Order Effective 5 P.M. Friday
Ecosystem
The Transportation Revolution by Al Hammond
If you are thinking of buying a new car or light truck anytime soon, you may want to reconsider. That’s because conventional gasoline-powered vehicles … [Read More...]
- Kent Conservation and Preservation Alliance: Just Say Maybe No Data Centers on Farmland
- Coronavirus Quarantine Clears the Air But Likely Not For Long
- Long-running Chesapeake Crab Study Threatened with Shutdown
- CBF and ShoreRivers Sue Trump Administration on Clean Water Rule
- Coronavirus Closes Bay Region Beaches, Some Park Facilities
Education
Gunston’s 109th Commencement Honors the Class of 2020
The Gunston School honored its class of 2020 with a week-long celebration. It began with seniors and their families arriving individually to campus to … [Read More...]
Food & Garden
Food Friday: Just Peachy!
We broke out of our self-imposed quarantine shutdown last Saturday. Furtively, with masks, wet wipes and re-useable bags we headed out west, to find a … [Read More...]
Commerce
Cybercrime is Another Epidemic Talbot County Needs to Worry About
Almost every resident of Talbot County knows there is a significant and dangerous epidemic threatening the region. The arrival of COVID-19 on the … [Read More...]
Habitat
House of the Week: Classic Colonial
This four-story colonial house has all of the classic features one expects from this style-red brick, black shutters, white windows and trim, red … [Read More...]
Senior Nation
Ask Irma: How’s Londonderry during COVID-19?
From March 15, when the coronavirus crisis canceled our regular "Ask Irma" monthly interview, the Spy hadn't actually heard from Irma herself. … [Read More...]
- 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”
- Covid-19 & Small Acts of Kindness: Donna Albright
- The Best Kind of Handyman: Community For Life – Talbot Members Home Repair
- Ask Irma: Loneliness and Communities
- Hogan Proposes More Than $1 Billion in Tax Cuts for Retirees
Arts Notes
The FREE Virtual Chesapeake Film Festival Announces a Sneak Preview of Its 2020 Line-up
The pandemic can’t stop the Chesapeake Film Festival from giving our valued film enthusiasts and supporters another fabulous cinema experience in … [Read More...]
Ecosystem Notes
Adkins Arboretum Releases Field Guide Series, Virtual Education Materials
Want to learn more about native trees and plants? Adkins Arboretum has released a series of family-friendly field guides as an introduction to some of … [Read More...]
Education Notes
TCPS Continues Recovery Planning and Reflects on 4th Quarter Efforts
Talbot County Public Schools is continuing to plan for the return to school in August. Dr. Kelly Griffith, Superintendent has convened a Recovery Plan … [Read More...]
- Virtual Tool-Sharpening Demo Scheduled for July 11
- Education Foundation Launches “Digital Divide Campaign”
- Bridget Harper Appointed Assistant Principal at Easton High School
- Joyce Cummings Hogan Memorial Scholarship Awarded
- Woman’s Club of St. Michaels Presents Scholarships
- TCPS Announces Curriculum Team Appointments for 2020-2021 School Year
Health Notes
Clark Comprehensive Breast Center Welcomes New Surgeon
UM Shore Medical Group – Oncology recently welcomed Karen Barbosa, DO to its provider team at the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center. Dr. Barbosa … [Read More...]
- John T. Moon, MD Named Medical Director of UM Shore Surgery
- The Orthopedic Center Expansion in Progress as Construction Proceeds
- UM Shore Regional Health Nursing Team Gives Back
- Fallon Bauer, PA, Joins Neurology and Sleep Medicine
- UM SRH Cardiovascular Diagnostic Centers Earn Echocardiography Reaccreditation by IAC
- Diagnostic and Imaging Center, Breast Center Implement New Processes as Routine Testing Resumes
Senior Nation Notes
Londonderry on the Tred Avon to Continue Private Tours
Following the success of the June 23rd private tour event, Londonderry on the Tred Avon has decided to offer additional private tours of the campus, … [Read More...]
- 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
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Reimagines Ambassador Program
- Rare Homeownership Opportunity at Londonderry on the Tred Avon
Commerce Notes
Caroline County Awards First COVID19 Small Business/Emergency Relief Grants
On June 1, 2020 the County Commissioners and Economic Development announced $2.2 M in federal grant funding available for small businesses with … [Read More...]
- Qlarant Provides Funds to Charitable Organizations to Transform Healthcare
- Al Silverstein Announces Retirement from Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
- Shore United Bank Helps Local Businesses Secure Funding During COVID-19
- Queenstown Premium Outlets Reopens and Launches Community Support Program
- Chesapeake Bank and Trust Reports SBA PPP Lending Results
- Let’s Get Virtual – A Free Workshop Series
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Gone Too Far, or Far Enough by Howard Freedlander
A recent Talbot County Council meeting when a council member questioned the need for a diversity policy, chided a colleague for being too emotional about change and the renewed possibility of removing the Talbot Boys Monument on the courthouse green and then demanded that telephonic input and criticism from the head of the local NAACP […]
- Out and About (Sort of): Objectivity—Fact or Fiction? By Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Tear It Down by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): 1968… Not That Long Ago by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of) Is Free Speech Free? By Howard Freedlander
- Serene, Battle-Hardened Beach by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Power of Prayer by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
The Obligation to Protect by Craig Fuller
The mask: to wear or not to wear? People certainly have different reactions from here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where most wear masks and … [Read More...]
Jamie Kirkpatrick
The Balance of Life by Jamie Kirkpatrick
I was chatting with one of my neighbors the other day and she said she felt out of kilter, that the balance of her life was off. She felt like she was listing one way, then the other, that she was never on an even keel, maybe even in danger of going under. I […]
Columnist George Merrill
Snapshots of Daily Life: Bugs by George Merrill
It may seem odd to some (or maybe not) that, as an old man, I am enthralled with the birds and the bees. It’s just that now, I sit and watch things … [Read More...]
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Zhang by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Justice by George Merrill
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Conversion by George Merrill
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Enoughness by George Merrill
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Sight by George Merrill
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Grief by George Merrill
Columnist Angela Rieck
Put Me In Coach….by Angela Rieck
Recently I wrote a column about the steps that we need to take to make real change in the criminal justice system, starting with the front lines, the … [Read More...]
Columnist Al Sikes
It Is All So Predictable by Al Sikes
News is now mostly thematic. If Trump is for it, I am against it. Or, if Trump is for it, I am for it or at least will find the good.
Two of the nation’s most venerable newspaper are thematic. What journalism schools shaped their talent? And this disease of dogmatism has metastasized to affect […]
Op-Ed
Why Public Art? By John Schratwieser
Sometime in 2005, during my first year as the Director of the then Prince Theater Foundation (Now Garfield Center for the Arts), I’d invited a friend … [Read More...]
- Why is Fremont Street the Right Location for a Town Building? By Dennis Glackin
- The Easton Promenade: A Statement by Bluepoint Hospitality Group’s Paul Prager
- Thoughts on Washington, Lee, and Washington & Lee by Matt LaMotte
- Loyalty: A Double-edged Sword by Maria Grant
- Data Centers, Amended CHR 3-2020, and Potential Impacts by Thomas Kocubinski
- Op-Ed: Pack, Lesher Show Courage on ‘Talbot Boys’ by Peter Franchot
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: Joe McCarthy Lives on….
Joe McCarthy lives on... I was almost 9 years old when my Dad sat me down in front of our tv and told me we were watching history being made. I … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: Can Easton Innovate?
- Letter to the Editor: Watch the Full Video of Talbot County Council Meeting on Talbot Boys
- Letter to the Editor: The Talbot Boys – Discuss it, Debate it, Vote on it – Then Move On
- Letter to Editor: Re-Elect Bill Boos for Commissioner St Michaels
- Letter to Editor: Hats off to Dennis Glackin
- Letter to Editor: Make this an Independence Day for All; Take Down Talbot Boys
