Public Affairs
Town Council Report: Stead Honored for Hockey Championship
July 16 was Colin Stead Day in Chestertown. Councilman Marty Stetson, presiding over the town council in the absence of Mayor Chris Cerino, read the proclamation recognizing … [Read More...]
- Spy Poll Results: Chestertown Overwhelmingly Likes Idea of Nonstop Public Transportation to Easton
- Back home on their Range: Quail find Refuge on Restored Grassland by Tim Wheeler
- DCA Plans Changes in “Crazy Days,” First Friday
- Chestertown Theater Looks to Open in August
- Chestertown to Get Map of Water System
- Facing a Finite Future, Smith Islanders put Their Faith in Jetties and God By Jeremy Cox
Election 2018
Kent County Primary Results : Short, Jacob, Mason Lead Commissioner Race on Republican Side
THIS ARTICLE UPDATED Wed. June 27 to include more election information. Tuesday, June 26, was the primary election day in Maryland. Kent County … [Read More...]
- Grassroots Progressive Groups in MD 1st District to Protest Family Separation
- Early Voting Open through Thursday
- Election 2018: A Spy goes to Queen Anne’s County to Meet Barry Donadio
- Election 2018: 1st District LWV Democratic Candidates Forum Highlights
- DCKC Meet & Greet Event: Meet Allison Galbraith
- Salisbury Mayor Jake Day Endorses Jesse Colvin for 1st District Race
Brevities
August 2018 Sky-Watch
August always brings us the most watched meteor shower of the year, the Perseids, which peak on the night of August 12/13. They are the most watched because the weather is … [Read More...]
- Looking at Chestertown from the West: Basket-Makers Go on Strike and Win
- Spy Poll: Would You Use a Scheduled Shuttle Bus between Chestertown and Easton?
- Looking at Chestertown from the West: The Sun Reports on Miserable Train Service
- And the Winners Are… The Boccelaureates
- Spy Minute: After Seven Years, Mainstay is Having Another Party
- Homage to Donald Hall: Afternoon at MacDowell by Jane Kenyon
Town & County Notes
Downtown Chestertown Association Reboots its Summer Sidewalk Sale
The Chestertown Sidewalk Sale, July 27-28, is two fun-filled days of amazing shopping deals in stores along Cannon St., Cross St., High St., and Park … [Read More...]
- Qlarant Hosts Annual Grant Awards Event
- Maryland Launches “Know Your Zone” Hurricane Preparedness Campaign
- Rep. Andy Harris Opens Application for Military Service Academy Nominations
- Chester River Health Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Funds for UM SMC
- Children’s Author Lynn W. Peters at Twigs & Teacups July 6
- The Magical Illusions of Ran’D Shine at KCPL June 27
Mid-Shore Arts
RiverArts: “Extraordinary Journey: Expressing Spirit Through Art & Medicine”
Creativity and the healing arts is the focus of two upcoming events at RiverArts Gallery. On Thursday, August 2, at 7 p.m., participants in this … [Read More...]
- Broadway Comes to Chestertown’s Music in the Park
- Chesapeake Brass Band in Fountain Park July 7
- The Avalon and Chesapeake College to Partner on Big Shows at the Todd Center
- Pippin at Church Hill Theatre: a Review by Peter Heck
- Spy Eye: Obama for President in Chestertown
- Mid-Shore Arts: A Chat with Singer Barbara Parker
Arts Notes
Academy Art Museum Announces August Events
EXHIBITIONS The Academy Art Museum’s exhibitions are generously supported by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Talbot County Arts Council and the … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Education
Major Kerr Fund Grant Supports WRUS MakerSpace
An innovative MakerSpace project at Centreville’s Wye River Upper School (WRUS), has been greatly strengthened by a $120,000 grant from the Grayce B. Kerr Fund, Inc. of … [Read More...]
- Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
- Top Grad is Pursuing American Dream through Education
- Just In: Kent County High Listed as One of Maryland’s Best Schools
- Amelia Markosian: The Fun Teacher Becomes Teacher of the Year
- Annapolis Plan to Fix Historically Black Colleges in Maryland
- Mid-Shore Education: The Case to Save a Small Elementary School from Closure
Education Notes
Gunston Announces Fourth Quarter Academic Honors
Congratulations to the following students for earning High Honors or Honors for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 academic year. To earn a place on … [Read More...]
- Wye River Upper School Graduates Offer Strong Testimonies
- Gunston Students Excel in National Foreign Language Exams
- St. Anne’s Episcopal School Chosen to Model New Singapore Math Materials
- Gunston Receives Edward E. Ford Grant
- The Benedictine School 2018 Graduation Ceremony
- The Gunston School Celebrates 107th Commencement
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
Senior Nation: Home Instead Senior Care & Upper Shore Aging Start Joint Fundraising Effort
Today, representatives for Home Instead Senior Care and Upper Shore Aging announced a joint fundraising effort aimed at helping area seniors get … [Read More...]
- Shelly LaRoque Appointed as Activity Director at The Dixon House
- Talbot Community Connections Holds Third Annual Senior Summit on Aging
- Homeports Presents 9-1-1 Program on May 10
- HomePorts Benefit Dinner
- Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s Elder Law Project Starts April 12
- Integrace Bayleigh Chase Presents Dementia Caregiver Educational Series
Health & Recovery
UM SRH Announces Sale of Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown
University of Maryland Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown is under new ownership effective June 1, 2018. The Center staff are making the transition and net proceeds from sale are committed to enhance health care services and equipment at UM Shore Medical Center at … [Read More...]
- UM Chester River Health Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
- The Future of Healthcare: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Centreville
- Recovery: Upcoming Addictions Training at Hope Fellowship
- Recovery: Upcoming Addictions Training at Hope Fellowship
- Recovery: Healing Through Art at the Raimond Building in Chestertown
- Shore Regional Health Announces Management Change at Medical Center Chestertown
Health & Recovery Notes
Camp New Dawn Registration Open for Campers and Volunteers
Registration is open for the 24th annual Camp New Dawn, a grief retreat summer camp offered through Compass Regional Hospice. Camp New Dawn is a … [Read More...]
- Chester River Health Foundation Celebrates Donors at Philosopher’s Terrace Pavilion Event
- Prochaska Assumes Expanded Role as Emergency Department Manager at Chestertown
- Compass Regional Hospice’s Calendar of Events, July through September
- Camp New Dawn Scheduled for June 28 at Fisherman’s Crab Deck
- Compass Regional Hospice Celebrates ‘Champion’ Legislators and Corporate Leaders
- Compass Regional Hospice Partners with ‘We Honor Veterans’
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...]
- No More Cash: Maryland Tolls Changing to Electronic Only
- In-state Tuition Bill aimed at ‘Dreamers’ advances in Maryland
- Hogan’s Nonpublic schools funding gets ‘BOOST’ from Students
- Maryland Schools Need more Physical Education, lawmaker Says
- Resolutions Address Gender Gap in Maryland Businesses
- Maryland Senate Passes Revised Cyber-Bullying Law
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Man-Made Oyster Reef Near Key Bridge is Thriving
A man-made oyster reef finished a year ago next to Fort Carroll in the middle of the Patapsco River is in excellent condition. Recent monitoring results found most of the … [Read More...]
- WC Environmental Science Students Embark on Collaborative Groundwater Study
- You can Own the Chesapeake without Property by Tom Horton
- C+ Grade for the Chester River
- 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
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Celebrates Spring with family-friendly LANDJAM Event
The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) proudly invites residents of all ages to its inaugural LANDJAM event – a family-friendly gathering held on the gorgeous and … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Food
Spy Food: Germaine’s Opens it Doors on High Street
Germaine Lanaux celebrated the grand opening of Germaine’s, a carryout with a New Orleans twist, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and serving … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Food Notes: Yelp Says Marlena’s in Middletown is one of the Top New Restaurants in US
- Inside the Sprout Kitchen: The Milkman Cometh
- Ecosystem: Through Gaian-Colored Lenses by Leigh Glenn
- Permaculture Profits: Integrating Specialty Crop Production & Livestock Management
- Adkins Arboretum Announces Spring Open House, Native Plant Sale
- Mid-Shore Food Culture: Psst….The Bartlett Pear is Totally Open for Business
Habitat
Spy House of the Week: Bungalow Bliss
This unique seven-acre property on Swann Cove has two charming bungalows, one the main house and the other a guest house tucked into the woods, … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Commerce
Easton’s Qlarant Named a Top Predictive Analytics Solution Provider
Easton's Qlarant, a nationally recognized program integrity and quality company, has been named a Top Ten predictive analytics solution provider for … [Read More...]
- Qlarant Foundation Grants $385,000 to Area Health Projects
- A Festive First Friday in Chestertown!
- Maryland 3.0: Checking in with KRM’s Bryan Matthews
- Delmarva Power Expands Incentives for Electric Vehicle Shoppers
- The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Unveils New Master Plan
- The Greater Chestertown Initiative: Open for Business Loan Program Begins
Commerce Notes
Chesapeake Bank and Trust Announces Membership in Allpoint
Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company has joined Allpoint Network, which means its clients now have access to America’s largest surcharge-free ATM … [Read More...]
- Main Street Chestertown Awards $29,000 in Grants for Downtown Façade Improvements
- Laura Johnson Steps Up Into Role as Vice President of Finance
- Sarah Schut Attains Certified Financial Planner™ Designation
- Collaborative Marketing Campaign With BuzzFeed Wins International Communications Awards
- Qlarant Expands National Presence Opening 3 Locations
- WC Marketing and Communications Lands Five Awards in International Competition
Maryland 3.0
Maryland 3.0: Checking in with KRM’s Bryan Matthews
Just a few years ago, the Dixon Valve & Coupling Company made a corporate decision that would have a significant impact on Kent County's economy and yet very little was … [Read More...]
- Maryland 3.0: TEDCO’s Startup Help on the Shore with Bill Bernard
- Making it Work on the Shore: Reinventing Downtown Easton with Ross Benincasa
- Maryland 3.0: Mid-Shore Small Town Businesses Survive with Google Search
- Everyone, Start Your Businesses! The STRT1UP Road Show Bus Begins Its Fall 2016 Statewide Tour
- Making It on the Shore: Alex Haschen and IAMBOOST
- Making it Work on the Shore: Piazza Finally Gets Their Kitchen
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: Rest in Peace, but Not in Spirit, Colchester Farm
- Editorial: A Few Suggestions for Washington College’s New President
- Editorial: The Departures of College Presidents Sheila Bair and Barbara Viniar
- Editorial: The Future of Chestertown and Its College Needs Your Attention
- Editorial: The Serious Threat of Fake News
Op-Ed
Reading Water by Nancy Mugele
I have been looking for my dog-eared copy of Upstream by Mary Oliver for months. I am inspired by this collection in which Oliver illustrates the … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Chestertown Cancer Patients Need Your Help
I would like to bring attention to a volunteer opportunity with the American Cancer Society, that may interest people in the Chestertown area. The … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: Trump’s No Collusion Illusion
- Letter to the Editor:Trump’s Deplorables
- Letter to Editor: A Fitting Nickname
- Letter to the Editor: We must have Zero Tolerance of Separating Children from Parents
- Letter to Editor: Eastern Neck Refuge Needs Help
- Letter to the Editor: Fund Schools to Advance Economic Development
