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I Knew it, I Knew You by Laura J. Oliver
Years ago, I broke baby Jesus, and this past Christmas...
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Food Friday: Tailgating
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Town of Chestertown to Resume Groundwater Monitoring Efforts to Protect Municipal Water Supply
The Town of Chestertown is taking additional steps to strengthen long-term groundwater monitoring and protect the community’s public water supply through a proposed amendment...
Read More >>Kent County Announces Fall 2026 Citizen’s Academy Cohort – Registration Now Open
Works in Progress Celebrate Over Two Decades of Fine Art At The Artists’ Gallery By Lisa J. Gotto
Kent County Announces Fall 2026 Citizen’s Academy Cohort – Registration Now Open
Special Feature - 2026 Local Elections
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Art & Design
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
New this year during Downrigging Weekend is the Chestertown Artist Trail (CAT) October 31-November 1, 10am-4pm. This free self-guided tour
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Bookplate Author Event – Ken Linn Dwellings: A Pete Barrow Mystery
Spy Columnists
From and Fuller: Is MAGA Starting to Fracture in Rural America?
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news
Read More >>Anticipating Shenanigans and Trouble, but With a Happy Ending by J.E. Dean
Thoughts on Addressing Maryland’s State Budget Structural Deficits by David Reel
Op-Ed: Proposed Changes Threaten Historic Preservation Protections Under Section 106 Review By Thom Kocubinski
Community Op Ed
Test Scores Are Data. They Are Not Destiny By Zeke Falcon
As a teacher, parent, and research scientist, I view school test scores from several perspectives. I understand what a test
Read More >>Op-Ed: Proposed Changes Threaten Historic Preservation Protections Under Section 106 Review By Thom Kocubinski
The Constitution, Christianity, and the Freedom to Believe by Matt LaMotte
Op-Ed: Proposed Changes Threaten Historic Preservation Protections Under Section 106 Review By Thom Kocubinski
Local Life
Green-Gen Solar Project Woes and Mixed-Income Rural Housing Proposal Discussed at Chestertown Council
Chestertown’s Green-Gen Solar Project facing delays and higher costs was one of the topics discussed at the Mayor and Council
Read More >>Maryland Can Protect Its Roads Without Salting Its Waters By Hayden Haber
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
ESLC Poll Finds Support for Conservation Funding with New Bay Bridge
Kent County, MD and Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore Launch Residential Energy Equity Program
Maryland Can Protect Its Roads Without Salting Its Waters By Hayden Haber
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
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Rock Hall
Rock Hall Fest This Saturday!
Continuing the Rock Hall FallFest tradition of celebrating local artists with our annual promotional poster/print, it was an honor this
Read More >>2026 Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K Debuts Rock Hall Fallfest October 10
Town of Rock Hall to Celebrate Lambert Wickes Day on September 19
Maryland Can Protect Its Roads Without Salting Its Waters By Hayden Haber
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
Galena
Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Solar Cities By John Carroll
The benefits of solar energy are not under dispute. Not all solar projects, however, are created equal. Every project should
Read More >>Sassafras Primary School in Galena to offer new options for Kindergarten-3rd grade
State Highway Admin. Begins Safety Improvement Project at US 301 Railroad Crossing
Kent Cultural Alliance Establishes New Semi-Annual Cycles for Project Grants
Maryland Can Protect Its Roads Without Salting Its Waters By Hayden Haber
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
Millington
Chestertown Flashback: Guess the Spot!
A mystery Flashback this week. Do you recognize this location on the edge of Kent County? The first correct answer
Read More >>Tracing Kent County’s Jewish Roots: A Talk with Maria Wood and Roberta Hantgan
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Millington Solar Project February 19
Chestertown Flashback: Heading Over to Wilson’s Store in Millington
Maryland Can Protect Its Roads Without Salting Its Waters By Hayden Haber
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
Betterton
Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Solar Cities By John Carroll
The benefits of solar energy are not under dispute. Not all solar projects, however, are created equal. Every project should
Read More >>Thank You for Standing with Betterton — There Is Still Time to Make Your Voice Heard
Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project for Betterton
Maryland Can Protect Its Roads Without Salting Its Waters By Hayden Haber
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
Weekly Bacteria Results from ShoreRivers
Public Interest
Op-Ed: Commissioner John Price – Perspectives on Kent County’s Progress (Updated)
With Election Day and decisions about our future county leadership fast approaching, I feel compelled to inform our citizens what
Read More >>Moore and Cox Bring Heat to Debate, but Will It Alter the Race?
Kent County Recognizes Eric Thessen’s Maryland Rural Water Association Apprenticeship Completion
BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco Propose Plan to Protect Maryland Customers from Large Energy User Cost Shifts
Tourism Spending Rises to $76.4 Million in 2025, Reflecting Strong Growth and Increased Visitor Volume
Moore and Cox Bring Heat to Debate, but Will It Alter the Race?
Kent County Recognizes Eric Thessen’s Maryland Rural Water Association Apprenticeship Completion
Business
Design with Jenn Martella: Historic American Four Square
Design with Jenn Martella: Historic American Four Square After you cross the bridge over the Chester River in Chestertown, the
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Design with Jenn Martella: Historic Victorian House, c. 1850
Health
For All Seasons Speaker Series Explores the Healing Power of Stories
For All Seasons opened its Community Speakers Series for Suicide Prevention Month with a September 16 talk by physician and
Read More >>Good Witches, Breast Cancer and Nonpartisan Team Work: A Chat with Sara Biden
Good Witches, Breast Cancer and Nonpartisan Team Work: A Chat with Sara Biden
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Education
KCPS in top 4 for reducing chronic absenteeism
Kent County Public Schools was recognized recently for its efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism among students. On Tuesday, Sept. 29,
Read More >>Kent School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Osprey Innovation Center and Renovated Deborah C. Williams Middle School
Auction Items Announced for Gunston Oct. 17 Bull & Oyster Roast
Kent School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Osprey Innovation Center and Renovated Deborah C. Williams Middle School
Auction Items Announced for Gunston Oct. 17 Bull & Oyster Roast
Brevities
Letters to the Editor
Ed. Note: The Spy asked Ms. Croissette to forward any information she might receive from Chestertown Police or Kent County
Read MoreDavid Foster’s letter, “ICE Has Now Come to Kent County,” asks the county to treat a driveway arrest as the
Read MoreDan Schwartz is a candidate for Congress from the First Congressional District. Before running for office, for 14 years he
Read MoreEd. Note: The Spy asked Ms. Croissette to forward any information she might receive from Chestertown Police or Kent County
Read MoreDavid Foster’s letter, “ICE Has Now Come to Kent County,” asks the county to treat a driveway arrest as the
Read MoreDan Schwartz is a candidate for Congress from the First Congressional District. Before running for office, for 14 years he
Read MoreThursday morning, October 1, at 7:00 AM, Kent County experienced what I believe was the first raid by masked
Read MoreThe First Job “Let’s get it DONE.” That is the slogan John Carroll has offered Kent County in his campaign
Read MoreEditor: After serving eight years as Kent County’s State’s Attorney, we are fortunate that Bryan DiGregory is seeking re-election for
Read MoreAlmost everyone in Kent County has noticed increased commercial traffic on Route 213, our major north-south artery. While the Maryland
Read MoreOp-Ed: An Open Letter from the Kent County Commission on Aging
Kent County is changing, and the Commission on Aging believes it is time to pay closer attention to what that
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