Public Affairs
Talbot County Council Race: A Conversation with Chuck Callahan
Every election year, the Talbot Spy attempts to use the power of multimedia to introduce candidates for local office in a way that is far less … [Read More...]
- A Conversation with Spy Columnist David Montgomery and 1st District Candidate Jesse Colvin
- Healthcare Plans See Reductions of Premiums in Maryland for 2019
- One Maryland, One Book 2018 – Bloodsworth with Tim Junkin
- 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
Election 2018
Richard Kimball Demonstrates Online Tools to Help Inform Voters
Project Vote Smart's FACTS MATTER TOUR is coming on Saturday, October 20th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to the Talbot County Free Library at 100 W. Dover … [Read More...]
- Bipartisan Coalition Formed to Play Role in Talbot County Council Election
- The League of Women Voters Host Forum for Congressional District One Candidates
- State Senate Candidate Holly Wright Visits DELMARVA Community Services
- Talbot County Council Forum October 5
- Andy Harris Announces Justice Department Grant to Combat Sex Offenders in Maryland
- Former GOP Congressman and St. Michaels Resident Chris Shays Endorses Colvin
Brevities
November 2018 Sky-Watch
As we come off Daylight Savings Time on November 4th, sky-watchers can get an “earlier” start in seeing the night sky’s wonders, because sunsets then … [Read More...]
- Jorge Zarif and crew Guilherme de Almeida Win Star Worlds 2018
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Finding the Stars on the Tred Avon
- Racing Delayed until day 2 of the 2018 Star World Championship
- Rotarian Moments with John Flohr
- Talbot Historical Socierty Project Rewind: Hauling in the Fish
- Easton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to be Held on October 26
Town & County Notes
Upcoming Programming at the Library Oct. 30 to Nov. 3
St. Michaels Library to Screen Famous Movie On Tuesday, October 30, at noon, the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will offer a … [Read More...]
- OysterFest Stew Competitors, Bands & Activities Announced
- St. Michaels Museum Announces its Annual Harvest Supper
- Habitat Choptank Sells Home 77 and 78
- Upcoming Programming at the Library October 22 to 25
- Christmas in St. Michaels Ornament Now in Stores!
- Qlarant Foundation Announces Request for Grant Proposals
The Arts
2018 AAM Craft Show: A Few Minutes with Jewelry Designer Todd Reed
While there are dozens of exceptional artists and craftspeople that will be showing their work at the 2018 Academy Art Academy Craft Show, Todd Reed … [Read More...]
- Academy Art Museum Craft Show 2018 Preview: Chestertown’s Rob Glebe
- Red Carpet Rolls Out October 11 for the Chesapeake Film Festival
- Spy Minute: A Birthday Party for the Academy Art Museum
- 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
Arts Notes
TCAC and SMAL Announce Winners of Joint Art Show
The Talbot County Arts Council and the St. Michaels Art league are pleased to announce the winners of their first jointly sponsored art show currently … [Read More...]
- Jeremy Filsell to Perform at Christ Church Easton
- SMAL Announces Awards in Their First Photography Show
- Dr. Bill Wharton Featured in Organ Recital Oct. 21
- Community Art Project Represents Hope for Recovering Women
- Plein Air Oil Paintings by Diane DuBois Mullaly at Adkins Arboretum
- Academy Art Museum Celebrates Annual Members’ Exhibition: The Museum @ 60
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
Education Foundation Announces Fall Event
The TCPS Education Foundation announces its first annual “Mission Possible –Celebrating TCPS Alumni and Supporting Teachers” fundraiser on Friday … [Read More...]
- Saint Michaels High School Students are Inducted into Music Honor Society
- Kevin Hayes Discusses “George Washington: A Life in Books” Oct. 23
- MSCF Scholarship Program Underway
- Save the Date: Country School Golf Classic Set for October 19
- Area Golfers Hit the Links for Chesapeake’s Student-Athletes
- Kent School Students to Participate in Global Character Day
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Spy Moment: Adkins Arboretum Plays in the Meadow
The weather gods were watching out for Adkins Arboretum last Saturday night for its annual Magic in the Meadow gala; an event far more dependent on … [Read More...]
- 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
- Man-Made Oyster Reef Near Key Bridge is Thriving
- WC Environmental Science Students Embark on Collaborative Groundwater Study
Ecosystem Notes and Events
Preservation Group Announces Phillips Packing House a New Preservation Project
As a part of Preservation Maryland’s strategic efforts to save threatened historic places, the organization recently announced its fourth class of … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Food
Food Friday: Lotsa Baked Pasta
Last weekend, as we were relaxing after an accumulation of hurricane stress (little realizing we were about to gird our loins for Hurricane Michael), … [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 Cancer Program Launches New Service, “TIPPS for Living Well”
UM Shore Regional Cancer Program has launched TIPPS for Living Well, a free consultation for patients undergoing cancer treatment and their … [Read More...]
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: Life at Londonderry on the Tred Avon
Easton has three distinctive examples of the Gothic Revival Style; one is the rectory of Christ Church, the second is the Trippe-Beale house at the … [Read More...]
- 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: Talbot Senior Summit Draws Record Crowd
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: Bar Neck Vernacular
I am always attracted to rural vernacular buildings converted to a residential use. When I first saw this house I wondered if it had been a converted … [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 SCORE Offering Business Workshops in Classroom or Online
Mid-Shore SCORE is our local resource for starting a new business, business advice, help with your business plan, business education, and more. These … [Read More...]
- Chestertown’s Larry Culp Becomes C.E.O. of General Electric
- Maryland DHS Celebrates Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Strategy Graduates
- Easton’s Qlarant Named a Top Predictive Analytics Solution Provider
- Qlarant Receives Top International Award
- Qlarant Foundation Grants $385,000 to Area Health Projects
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
Andy Harris Responds to Aggressive Protesters Outside his Office
Congressman Andy Harris made the following statement on aggressive marijuana protesters outside of the D.C. office on October 2, 2018: "After I was … [Read More...]
- House Appropriations Committee Approves Harris Language Repairing H-2B Visa Program
- Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Post-Conviction Relief
- Maryland Explores Changing Tolls to Electronic Only
- In-state Tuition Bill aimed at ‘Dreamers’ advances in Maryland
- Hogan’s Nonpublic schools funding gets ‘BOOST’ from Students
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
How Quickly We Forget by Jay Shotel
Ten months ago Tilghman Island was one of two new enterprise zones approved by the state. The County Council seems to have forgotten about this when … [Read More...]
- Op-Ed: Country Before Party by Richard Marks
- Op-Ed: Pyrrhic Victory by George Merrill
- A Sensible Pro-Growth Strategy For Talbot by Dan Watson
- A Republican’s View of Jesse Colvin and His Candidate For Congress by Philip Webster
- 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
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Going with the Lady in Red
Our “lady in pink” regularly attends community events, and if we miss a few, we’ll see her bright smile on the pages of our paper. Addie Eckardt … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: Bipartisan Coalition Clarification
- Letter to the Editor: Naomi Hyman Builds Bridges
- Letter to the Editor: Bogus Healthcare Award For Andy Harris Deceives Senior Citizens
- Letter to the Editor: Talbot County Council Needs Change and it Starts with Naomi Hyman Being Elected
- Letter to the Editor: Naomi has my Vote
- Letter to the Editor: Proposed Development of American Corners in St. Michaels
