Public Affairs
Court of Special Appeals Finds In Favor of Talbot Interfaith Shelter
On Thursday, September 15, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals (COSA) upheld the Talbot County Board of Zoning decision to grant a special … [Read More...]
- When Things Go Wrong: A Spy Chat with Easton Utilities Crisis Point Person Jim Crowley
- Washington Post: Seafood Company Diluted Chesapeake Blue Crab Meat with Imported Crab
- Supporters Rally to save Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge from Closing
- Life on the Disappearing Edge by Tom Horton
- Port Street Perspectives: The Neighborhood Service Center with Corey Pack
- Spy Poll Results: Chestertown Overwhelmingly Likes Idea of Nonstop Public Transportation to Easton
Election 2018
Republican Central Committee Collecting Donated School Supplies for Students
The Republican Central Committee of Talbot County has launched a drive to collect and distribute donated school supplies to county students whose … [Read More...]
- Talbot County Council Election Results
- Grassroots Progressive Groups in MD 1st District to Protest Family Separation
- District One in 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
Brevities
Rotarian Moments with Patrick Fitzgerald
A few years ago, Patti Willis, the then president of the Rotary Club of Easton, described an experience that she predicted all her other Rotarian … [Read More...]
- MSRVG Raises $26,000 in Inaugural Bicycling Fundraising Event
- Spy Eye: Scenes from the Oxford Regatta
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Getting to the State Police Barracks
- ReCap: County Celebrates 75th Birthday of Easton Airport
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Needing Help Solving a Puzzle
- Talbot’s Chamber of Commerce Thinks about the Future with President Tim Jones
Town & County Notes
Upcoming Programming at the Library August 27 to 30
Learn Microsoft Excel from a Pro at the Easton Library On Monday, August 27, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free … [Read More...]
- Talbot County Empty Bowls Breaks Fundraising Records in 2018
- Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Debuts 2018 Ornament
- Clarification: Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge Still Open for Now
- Upcoming Events at St. Michaels Community Center
- Haven Ministries Opens Hope Warehouse to Support Ministries
- Paddle the Miles River, San Domingo Creek with CBMM
The Arts
Spy Minute: A Primer on the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival with Al Sikes
A few weeks ago, the Spy sat down with Al Sikes for a freewheeling conversation about national politics. The former FCC Chair had a lot to say about … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Arts: Dr. Mel Rapelyea on the Chestertown Jazz Festival
- Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Gets Ready for New Season
- A Salute to Getz: Saxophonist Harry Allen Celebrates Bossa Nova Jazz by Becca Newell
- Academy Art Museum Capital Campaign: Opens New Doors to the Arts
- RiverArts: “Extraordinary Journey: Expressing Spirit Through Art & Medicine”
- The Avalon and Chesapeake College to Partner on Big Shows at the Todd Center
Arts Notes
AAM Invites Public to 60th Birthday Party & Public Art Project
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Academy Art Museum will host a 60th Birthday Party and Annual Members’ Meeting. The event … [Read More...]
- George Hamilton’s “Edna Lockwood” Painting Wins Contest
- Adkins Arboretum to Host Beer Garden Aug. 25
- St. Michaels Museum Reception for Exhibit Opening
- Allegro Children’s Chorus Opens Registration
- Call to Artists Who Live, Work, or Sell Their Art in Talbot County
- Working Artists Forum Exhibit at CBMM August 18-19
Mid-Shore Education
Chesapeake Names Amber McGinnis Interim Cambridge Center Director
Chesapeake College President Dr. Clifford P. Coppersmith today announced that Cambridge resident Amber Tolley McGinnis will serve as Interim Director … [Read More...]
Education Notes
Gunston’s A.D. Mellinger Finished in Top 11% at USA Triathlon Nationals
On Saturday, August 11th, Gunston’s Athletic Director, Jon Mellinger competed in the 2018 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Cleveland, … [Read More...]
- Little Tree Library Officially Opens
- Upcoming Programming at the Library August 20 to 24
- In Residence at the Starr Center, Writer Cam Terwilliger is Finishing His First Historical Novel
- One Hundred Eleven Students in Grades 7-9 Discover Opportunity at Bowie State University
- Upcoming Programming at the Library August 13 to 17
- Gunston’s Administrators Led Innovative Environmental Conference
Chesapeake Ecosystem
FERC Approves PA-to-WV Pipeline
Over objections from environmentalists, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given its green light to building a hotly disputed natural gas … [Read More...]
- Man-Made Oyster Reef Near Key Bridge is Thriving
- WC Environmental Science Students Embark on Collaborative Groundwater Study
- 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
Ecosystem Notes and Events
EPA Bay Cleanup Midpoint Report Shows Pennsylvania Threatens Success
Today, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its midpoint assessment of efforts to reduce pollution and restore water quality in … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Food
Mid-Shore Food: Hair of the Dog is Starting to Sniff
The Spy was on reconnaissance the other evening as we were checking out rumors of a new Vietnamese restaurant near Lowe's. The good news is that our … [Read More...]
Health
UM SRH Submits State Applications to Transform Health Care in Dorchester County
Public Information Session July 31 to Share Proposed New State-of-the-Art Medical Campus in Cambridge, Offering 24/7 Emergency Care, Surgery Center, … [Read More...]
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Everything Under the Sun with Healthy Sun Exposure by Freya Farley
- Talbot Declares Independence from Substance Abuse
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Seven Tips to Help Kick the Sugar Habit by Freya Farley
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Season Allergy Relief Is Possible by Freya Farley
- Evergreen Lifestyle: Gentle Cleansing Techniques for Springtime by Freya Farley
Health Notes
Getting Ahead Program Making a Difference in Talbot County
“Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’- By World,” a collaborative program of the Talbot County Department of Social Services (TCDSS) and Talbot Family … [Read More...]
- “Beach Week” Celebrated at the Cancer Center
- UM Shore Regional Health Vision for Dorchester Unveiled at Public Meeting
- Compass Regional Hospice Events, August through October
- Jacob Ward to Host Benefit Concert for Haven Ministries on August 4
- The Arc Announces New Regional Director of Engagement & Partnerships
- Talbot Hospice Opens Final Three Rooms
Senior Nation
Senior Nation’s Ask Irma: My 86 Year Old Mom is Falling More Often Now
Senior Nation is committed to offering resources to help us deal with the challenges and opportunities of aging. To that end, we are launching a new … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: A Sexagenarian’s Musings on “Aging in Place”
- Senior Nation: Talbot Senior Summit Draws Record Crowd
- 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 Notes
The Inaugural Eastern Shore Research Forum on September 10
Integrace Bayleigh Chase and the Integrace Institute have announced that the Easton life plan community will host the inaugural Eastern Shore Research … [Read More...]
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Recognized by Baltimore Magazine
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Introduces New Board Members
- Senior Nation: Home Instead Senior Care & Upper Shore Aging Start Joint Fundraising Effort
- Shelly LaRoque Appointed as Activity Director at The Dixon House
- Talbot Community Connections Holds Third Annual Senior Summit on Aging
- Senior Nation: One Building Lot Left at Londonderry on the Tred Avon
Mid-Shore Habitat
Spy House of the Week: Mt Misery and the Acorn in the Trees
Acorn Structures are known for offering a prefabricated alternative to a stick-built home. This Acorn house was built in 1986 and incorporated the … [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
Maryland DHS Celebrates Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Strategy Graduates
On August 1, local Department of Social Services (DSS) directors, Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) representatives, and others … [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
House Appropriations Committee Approves Harris Language Repairing H-2B Visa Program
Today, the House Committee on Appropriations is considering the FY19 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) … [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
Rebuttal: Man O’War Shoals Op-Ed Intentionally Deceptive by Robert Newberry
Here are some short and to the point facts that need to be printed on Marc Castelli's Spy op-ed article regarding Man O'War Shoals: 1. The writer … [Read More...]
- WBOC TV, Man O War Shoals, and False News by Marc Castelli
- Op-Ed: Wisdom of the Ages by Carol Voyles
- Awaiting an Apology from Andy Harris by Michael H.C. McDowell
- Poodlenomics by Carl Widell
- You can Own the Chesapeake without Property by Tom Horton
- Solar Fields in Place of Cornfields: A Win-Win if There Ever Was One by Doug Boucher
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: The Mother’s Milk….
Excitement is building everywhere in our Community in support of Jesse Colvin, the young but highly qualified candidate who can pry Andy Harris out of … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: An Empty Suit in Washington Does Nothing For Eastern Shore
- Letter to the Editor: Larry Hogan and Jesse Colvin are Uniters, Not Dividers
- Open Letter to Talbot County Council: Royal Oak Village and the Darby Farm
- Letter to the Editor: Andy Harris is Out of the Mainstream of the Republican Party
- Letter to the Editor: Why I am Running for State Senate
- Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on the Democratic Primary
