Governor Hughes by Howard Freedlander
The death of former Gov. Harry R. Hughes on Wednesday at 92 leaves a void in Maryland’s political landscape. He represented honor and humility. He was a gentleman who treasured his Eastern Shore roots.
I last saw Gov. Hughes on November 13 when I was invited to join his former staffers to celebrate his 92d […]
Occurrences
A Conversation with Easton Council President John Ford
As a result of feedback from Spy readers over the last few months, we begin today a series of interviews over the next year with Talbot County and … [Read More...]
- A Conversation with Talbot County Council President Corey Pack
- Easton Business Alliance Moves forward on Arts & Entertainment District
- A Conversation with St. Michaels Commissioners President William Boos
- ESLC’s Jim Bass Reports on Eastern Shore’s Preparedness for Rising Seas Levels
- Panuzio Steps Down as Chair of Talbot County GOP
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum selected to build Maryland Dove
- Talbot County Prepares for Winter Snow Storms
- Mentoring: Changing Lives One Child at a Time by Val Cavalheri
- Another Kind of Financial Crisis: Junior Achievement Combats Shore Student Financial Illiteracy
- A Talbot Interfaith Shelter Success Story
- Masculinity, Sexual Violence and Young Men
- St. Vincent de Paul is Growing and That’s Not a Good Thing: Checking in with SVdP President Alex Handy
Maryland Politics & Policy
Maryland May Raise Smoking Age to 21, Limit Vape Marketing
Several bills in the Maryland General Assembly could raise the age to purchase tobacco and vape products from 18 to 21 as well as prohibit certain … [Read More...]
- Bill would Give Some Md. Students Free Eyeglasses and Exams
- Congressman Harris to Host Town Hall Meeting in Queen Anne’s County March 20
- Maryland Leaders Announce School-funding Plans Based on Kirwan Report
- Maryland Makes 4th Try at Aid-in-Dying Bill
- Medical Cannabis is a High Priority in Maryland Legislature
- 1st District: Harris Supports Trump National Emergency Declaration
- Lawmakers Press To Eliminate Job Discrimination Against Former Felons
- Legislation Would Update Justice Reinvestment Act
- Moms Group Rallies to Push Gun-Control Laws
- Maryland Legislature’s Democrats Announce 2019 Priorities
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Featured Speaker at Legislative Luncheon
- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Releases FY 2020 Budget
Town & County Notes
Talbot County Chess Tournament Set for May 4
Most people cannot remember the last time a Chess Tournament was held in Talbot County. To correct this situation, Talbot County Free Library, in … [Read More...]
- Boater Safety Courses Begin April 3 at CBMM
- Mid-Shore Pro Bono Helps Those Struggling with Legal Issues
- Upcoming Programming at the Talbot County Free Library in April
- Motor Workshops at CBMM this Spring
- Talbot County Department of Social Services Receives Donation from Girl Scouts
- St. Michaels Faith Build Gets Underway
- Cabral, Macfarlane Join CBMM Shipyard
- MDOT MVA to Address REAL ID Customer Needs
- Hopkinson, Mickey Join CBMM Board of Governors
- Third Haven’s Tiny SPICES 2.0 Tot-and-Caregiver Program
- Trinity Threaders Raffle Doggie Afghan
- Third Haven Friends Meeting Announce Spring Calendar for Children
Chesapeake Ecosystem
ESLC’s Jim Bass Reports on Eastern Shore’s Preparedness for Rising Seas Levels
Given the nature of things - literally - it won't be surprising for the Eastern Shore to have several studies prepared in the decades ahead that … [Read More...]
- Pickering Creek… the Natural Choice by Tyler Redman
- 2018 Bay Health Score Drops as Massive Rains Increase Pollution
- Maryland Taking Steps Aimed at Addressing Climate Change
- Nick DiPasquale, former director of EPA Bay Program, has joined ShoreRivers
- Expert Witness: Former EPA Chesapeake Director Nick DiPasquale on Conowingo and the Problem of Pennsylvania
- The Oyster Dudes of Horn Point Lab: A Chat with Drs. Matt Gray and Louis Plough
- Spy Moment: Adkins Arboretum Plays in the Meadow
- Upper Eastern Shore Location to Provide Environmental and Recreation Benefits
- Eastern Neck Refuge Spared from Closure, but Funding Crunch Continues
- Supporters Rally to save Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge from Closing
- FERC Approves PA-to-WV Pipeline
- Life on the Disappearing Edge by Tom Horton
