I spent the Fourth of July weekend with family in Rehoboth. It wasn’t the whole clan, just six adults, four sunny days, delicious meals, and a sandy ... [Continue Story]
Spy Highlights
Publisher Notes: Heartfelt Thanks, Welcome Zack Taylor, Foxwell/Mitchell Back July 9th
After the Spy's first-ever "just once" annual fundraising campaign last month, I'm both grateful and relieved that the Talbot County community ... [Continue Story]
- Publisher Note: Just Once for the Chestertown Spy 2025!
- From and Fuller: Is the Iran Bombing a Win for Trump and NYC Politics
- From and Fuller: Trump’s Big Iran Problem, Military Parades and No Kings
- Publisher Note: Just Once for the Chestertown Spy in 2025
- From and Fuller: The Los Angeles Protests and the Rise of Gavin Newsom
- Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: Moore Budget Cuts and LA Protests Impact on MD Politics
Public Affairs
Rock Hall Looks to Start “Welcome Back Ospreys” Event
The Greater Rock Hall Business Association has hatched a possible community event to take flight in Rock Hall for Spring 2026! The “Welcome Back ... [Continue Story]
- Governor Moore Launches “Just Communities” on Juneteenth to Address Racial Wealth Gap
- How Did the Mid-Shore Community Foundation Donate almost $4 Million for the new Regional Hospital?
- Town of Millington Proclaims June as Pride Month
- Community and Law Enforcement Hold Meeting About Crime Uptick
- Town Manager Outlines Progress and Delays for Town Security Cameras
- Oh Never Mind: Homeland Security Removes Talbot and QAC from Sanctuary List
The Arts
Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: Working Artist Forum
This article is part of a special series celebrating the 2025 inductees into the Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame. Now in its second year, the Hall of ... [Continue Story]
- Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: Hali and Scott Asplundh
- Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: Diane DuBois Mullaly
- A Live Night at the Opera and More Classics by Steve Parks
- Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: Troika Gallery
- The GCA Announces Titles, Playwrights, Casts and Directors for “Short Attention Span Theatre”
- Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: Mary and Hall Kellogg
Chesapeake Ecosystem
McCown Presented with Shorerivers Award for Environmental Stewardship
On June 28, Captain Andrew R. McCown was named the 2025 recipient of the ShoreRivers Award for Environmental Stewardship as part of the organization’s annual Solstice ... [Continue Story]
- Update: Friends of Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
- Federal Cuts Could Threaten Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge, a Kent County Treasure
- FEMA Cancels $1 Billion for Flood Prevention Projects in Chesapeake Bay Region
- Bay Journal: USDA shuts down ‘climate smart’ program
- The Solar Land Rush—A farmer’s perspective with Judy Gifford
- New polling finds strong Eastern Shore support for offshore wind
On the Hill at Washington College
Washington College President Michael Sosulski Steps Down
Washington College announced Monday that President Michael J. Sosulski will step down later this summer to become president of Lake Forest College in ... [Continue Story]
- Undergraduates Reveal a MD House’s Underground Railroad History
- $4.5 Million Gift to Washington College to Create Two Endowed Chairs, Support Athletics
- Washington College’s Lifelong Learning Academy Opens Call for New Courses
- Washington College Commencement Recap
- Manassas Native Wins $74k Sophie Kerr Prize from Washington College
- ABC News’ Jonathan Karl to Deliver Washington College Commencement Address
- Six Students Vie For Washington College’s $74k Sophie Kerr Prize
- Community invited to Washington College PoliTalks with Hon. Heather Mizeur
Health
Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: Adolescence on Film and About Parents
As part of our ongoing monthly series on mental health, The Spy welcomes back Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, to help us navigate one of the ... [Continue Story]
- Erectile Dysfunction on the Shore: A Chat with Dr. Robert McDonough
- The Urgent Call to Expand the PACT Act to Cover VOC-Exposed Veterans in Kent County
- Choptank Health Hosts New Patient Welcome Sessions in Chestertown June 10-12
- Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: Mental Health, Parents and Adolescence
- Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: For All Seasons in All Seasons
- HomePorts: A talk with John Murphy and Karen Carr
Education
Washington College President Michael Sosulski Steps Down
Washington College announced Monday that President Michael J. Sosulski will step down later this summer to become president of Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois. ... [Continue Story]
- Lifelong Learning: A Key Pillar of Active Aging
- Hemstetter Recognized at State Board Meeting
- Wetlands 101: Sultana Education Foundation Presents an Evening of Interactive Science
- KCHS Messages to Seniors
- ‘Life is a Highway’ for KCHS Class of 2025
- WC launches updated Diversity website pages By Heather Fabritz
Maryland News
US House Passes Massive Tax Break and Spending Cut Bill, Sending it to Trump – Maryland Matters
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans cleared the “big, beautiful bill” for President Donald Trump’s signature Thursday, marking an end to the ... [Continue Story]
- Buyout Offers, Hiring Freeze Coming for State Government Amid Budget Crunch
- State Officials Urge People to Stay Vigilant, Use Caution Amid ‘Hazardous Heat Wave’
- Amid High Energy Bills, Moore Touts $19 Million in Ratepayer Relief From Exelon
- Talbot County Repeals DEI Language to Ensure Airport Work Continues
- Embattled DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi Steps Down
- Potential 2028 Presidential Hopefuls Moore, Walz Steal Show at South Carolina Democratic Weekend
Brevities
Planes, Trains, Buses, and Automobiles by Katherine Emery General
Both of my grandfathers were geologists who worked for oil companies, which meant they got “transferred” every few years. Travel was a major part of my parents’ lives, so ... [Continue Story]
Food Friday
Food Friday: Vacation Dogs
Mr. Sanders, Luke the wonder dog and I are off for a little holiday respite in the mountains of North Carolina for the Fourth of July holidays this week. We are planning to ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Guiseppe De Nettis
Italian artist Giuseppe De Nettis (1846-1884) was born into a wealthy family in Barletta, Italy. He trained for a short time in the Italian classical ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
Design with Jenn Martella: “Grey Goose Pointe”
It’s not often that I find a contemporary house to feature, so I when I went online and saw this unique contemporary house near Cambridge, I ... [Continue Story]
- Design with Jenn Martella: Mt. Pleasant
- Design with Jenn Martella: Dutch Colonial Gem
- Design with Jenn Martella: Farmhouse Meets Modern
- Design with Jenn Martella: Landscaping at The Miracle House
- Design with Jenn Martella: The William Smith House, c. 1794
- Design with Jenn Martella: The Tilley House Redux
Food and Garden
Coping with Heat and Drought by Nancy Taylor Robson
Despite the reprieve from the recent three-day scorcher, we are likely to have repeats throughout the summer with an added bonus of ... [Continue Story]
- Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday
- Wine of the Week: Marangona Chiaretto Riviera del Garda Classico
- Exploring Garden Solutions with Stephanie Wooton: Chesapeake Bay Herb Society Hosts July 10 Clinic
- Wine of the Week: Rouge de Vallee
- Wine of the Week: Dardinello Sicilia DOC Zibibbo 2023
- Adkins Arboretum’s Mystery Monday: Guess the Photo!
Delmarva Review
- Delmarva Review: The “Best of” Anthology
- Delmarva Review: Leitmotif by Rita Plush
- Delmarva Review: Arrogance by Katherine J. Williams
- Delmarva Review: A System of Seeing by Colin Jeffrey Morris
- Delmarva Review: The End of the Story by Patty Somlo
- Delmarva Review: Something More Than Winter Weighs (Upon Me) by John Muro
Chesapeake Lens
Chesapeake Lens: “Dragon’s Lair” By John Maloney
Deep down in Dorchester County, there’s a secret place… ... [Continue Story]
Commerce
Memorial Day Event to Feature Parade, Entertainment and a Remembrance of Vets Who Died in Combat
Long after the Tea Party tourists have left town, the Memorial Day parade and remembrance on May 26 – long a locals’ favorite – will honor veterans ... [Continue Story]
- Investing in You: A talk with Chesapeake Bank and Trust CEO Bob Altieri
- Kent Attainable Housing Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Homeowners, the Duncan Family
- Kent County and Main Street Chestertown Awarded Grants to Support America’s 250th Semiquincentennial Planning
- Kent County Local Management Board Seeks New Board Members
- Chamber Hosts Post-Legislative Session Discussion with 36th District Lawmakers
- 2025‐2026 Rock Hall Lions Marine Trades offers $1500 Scholarship
Community Notes
From Hunger to Hope: Community Responses to Food Insecurity July 17
The public is invited to attend the July 17 meeting of the Democratic Club of Kent County. Deeann Jones, Program Director of the Kent County Community ... [Continue Story]
Arts Notes
Announcement Regarding the Academy Art Museum 2025 Annual Craft Show
In 2025, the Academy Art Museum will take a thoughtful pause from its annual Craft Show. This is a moment of transformation for the Museum as we build ... [Continue Story]
- The Trippe: Variations 4.0: 1 Photograph, 14 Paintings”
- Jazz Icon Chuck Redd Brings his Very Big Band to the Mainstay
- CBMM to Debut Bluegrass on the Bay with The High & Wides on July 26
- Tred Avon Players Presents CLUE: On Stage! A Killer Comedy, August 14–24
- The Anderson Twins Return to Oxford with a Tribute to Duke Ellington
- Maryland Public Television Wins 18 Capital Emmy® Awards During Regional Competition
Education Notes
Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) to Host Fall 2025 Course Showcase on August 6, 2025
Interested in the economics of land development or the state of our rivers? Curious to explore new hobbies, enrich your knowledge, or stay active in a ... [Continue Story]
- MSDE Celebrates Teachers of the Year
- KCMS celebrates eighth-grade promotion
- Commissioners Honor Dr. McComas
- 114th Gunston School Commencement Celebrates The Class of 2025
- Blueprint Gets a Road Map: Two Agencies That Oversee School Reform Agree to Clarify Roles
- CBMM’s Shipyard Set for Busy Summer of Programming
Health Notes
From Hunger to Hope: Community Responses to Food Insecurity July 17
The public is invited to attend the July 17 meeting of the Democratic Club of Kent County. Deeann Jones, Program Director of the Kent County Community ... [Continue Story]
- Rowan Michael, MD, Joins the Orthopedic Center
- Hope Floats: Area Residents Juliet Taylor and Tim Abeska Partner with Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating to Host Benefit for Hop On A Cure
- For All Seasons Prioritizes Community Needs with Renovation Amid Federal Cutbacks
- Choptank Health Welcomes Bridget Allison, CRNP, to Federalsburg Health Center
- Prioritizing Children’s Mental Health in the Summer
- Lifelong Learning: A Key Pillar of Active Aging
Opinion
The Year of Wishful Thinking and Broken Promises By Aubrey Sarvis
The jubilant House of Representatives leadership claimed their narrow win, 218-214, on the President’s reckless and cruel tax bill was a “wonderful ... [Continue Story]
- Not Normal: Where Are We Going? By Aubrey Sarvis
- Character Rot: Sounding the Alarm by Johnny O’Brien
- Op-Ed: Anything Goes, but Pete Hegseth May Go First By Aubrey Sarvis
- OP-ED: Mayor and Council: Trust in you has evaporated By Robert Miller
- Kent County and a serious healthcare hit? By Tom Timberman
- Op-Ed: Making American Great Again?
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: A Vanishing Way of Life
I am currently reading the book, Chesapeake Requiem, which was recommended to me by a friend. It was written in 2016 and chronicles the year its ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to the Editor: Truth and Consequences
- Letter to Editor: How the Big Beautiful Bill Would Affect the Mid-Shore
- Letter to the Editor: Getting the Bang for the Buck
- Letter to the Editor: Surprise! I Liked The Parade
- Letter to the Editor: Respecting Arlington National Cemetery
- Letter to the Editor: Praise for the Tea Party
Columnist J.E. Dean
The Sad Case of Senator Thom Tillis by J.E. Dean
In Washington, D.C., a city used to surprises, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis delivered a big one on Sunday. After joining Senator Rand Paul ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Craig Fuller
Conversations with Craig Fuller: Ambassador and Author Frank Lavin
My friend and former White House colleague Ambassador Frank Lavin has a book coming out in March about his experience in the White House and ... [Continue Story]
- Midair collision over the Potomac: Week two update by Craig Fuller
- A midair tragedy last night in Washington by Craig Fuller
- The Classic Motor Museum starts a new trip in St. Michaels: Craig Fuller talks to Mike Iandolo
- MPT, the Chesapeake Bay and Viewers Like You: A Chat with Station Manager Steven Schupak
- So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
- One Amazing Story by One Amazing Individual by Craig Fuller
Columnist Laura Oliver
I Wish I May, I Wish I Might By Laura J. Oliver
I’m in my Astronomy class studying the stars, and here’s why I think you should, too. Because they are beautiful. Because we wish upon them. ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
Trump’s Fragrance by Al Sikes
It is hard for me to fathom. When did the White House and all the honor that goes with it become insufficient? Why would a President be selling things ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Rituals and Routines by Angela Rieck
Every morning, I rise at 5 a.m., wishing that I could sleep longer. But my circadian rhythm and the beautiful melodies of the birds prevent me from ... [Continue Story]
Senior Life
Strive for Independence, Not Just on the 4Th Of July! by Susan Covey
Like most people, you’ve probably heard that activity and exercise are good for you. The frailty and decreased energy often associated with aging is ... [Continue Story]
- Senior Nation: Gardening a Great Boost for Body and Soul by Susan Covey
- Senior Nation: April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month by Susan Covey
- It’s American Heart Month by Susan Covey
- Enjoy the health benefits of Thanksgiving Day by Susan Covey
- Upper Shore Aging Hosts the Re-Dedication of the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
- Herb Cain Appointed Executive Director of Upper Shore Aging
