Public Affairs
Kent County Election Results — Updated
With all 10 Kent County precincts reporting, here are the unofficial results for Kent County in the 2018 General Election. As of the close of polls Election Day, 8,307 of the … [Read More...]
- Election Results: Harris Back in Congress; Jacob, Mason and Fithian Win in Commissioner Race
- Social Action Committee Interviews: Kent County Commission Candidates
- Kent County Commissioner Race: A Conversation with Ron Fithian
- Kent County Commissioner Race: A Conversation with Bob Jacob
- Kent County Commissioner Race: A Conversation with Tom Mason
- Kent County Commissioner Race: A Conversation with William Pickrum
Brevities
Sumner Hall: Last Two Weeks for Exhibit of Black Civil War Soldiers’ Portraits
Sumner Hall has had the privilege of hosting a special exhibition of portraits of Black Civil War soldiers. The portraits, all by artist Shayne Davidson, show … [Read More...]
- Talk Cancelled – Will Reschedule – Kent County Democrats Present Talk on the Midterm Election
- Reminder — Bay Bridge Closed for Race Sunday Morning
- Educational Forum on Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO)
- The Recap: The Final Bocce Report for the Season
- November 2018 Sky-Watch
- Jorge Zarif and crew Guilherme de Almeida Win Star Worlds 2018
Mid-Shore Arts
Mid-Shore Arts: Troika Gallery’s Laura Era on Starting Anew
The common Russian definition of the word "troika" refers to three horses abreast pulling a sleigh. That seemed to be the perfect name for Laura Era, … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Great Migration with John Schratwieser
- Mid-Shore Arts: Sumner Hall Presents Roots of African American Music
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Spy Checks in with Academy Art Museum’s Ben Simons
- Mainstay Monday Features Barbara Ferris
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Daily Work of Qiang Huang by Val Cavalheri
- Review: Jay Fleming at the Academy Art Museum by Mary McCoy
Mid-Shore Education
Chesapeake College Experiences Phishing Attack
A phishing attack targeting Chesapeake College has resulted in the unauthorized access of a limited number of employee email accounts. Chesapeake President Dr. Clifford … [Read More...]
- Spy Spotlight: Shore Explorations with Patrick Rogan
- Mid-Shore History: William Smith’s Washington College with Colin Dickson
- Kent School Adds Three New Board Members
- Steve Golding Named as Chair of Washington College Board of Visitors and Governors
- Hogan Establishes Statewide Schools Investigator General
- Where Professors Become Students: WC-ALL Starts Its 25th Year with David White
Sultana Education Foundation
Downrigging: Robert Earl Price and the Unlading Starts October 26
As greater Chestertown prepares for another great Downrigging weekend, it is sometimes hard to remember how wide and diverse the programing is for … [Read More...]
- Revitalized Chestertown Marina One of the Headliners for Downrigging Weekend 2018
- Nice: Sultana Wins Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race for Second Time in Three Years
- Sultana Education Foundation Partners with Gunston School for Chesapeake Watershed Semester Kickoff
- Sultana Snapshots: SEF and Gunston School Kick Off Chesapeake Watershed Semester
- Sultana Snapshots: Scott’s Point Findings to Share
- Florence: Sultana Education Foundation Gala Postponed to October 6
- Sultana Snapshots: Radcliffe Creek Gets an “A” for Wild Celery
- Sell Out Expected for Sultana Gala
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Nick DiPasquale, former director of EPA Bay Program, has joined ShoreRivers
Nick DiPasquale, former director of EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program, has joined ShoreRivers as its Policy Advisor. Nick will work to elevate ShoreRivers’ mission for clean … [Read More...]
- Spy Moment: Adkins Arboretum Plays in the Meadow
- Ballerinas, Tights, and the Myth of the Conowingo Boogeyman by William Herb
- Upper Eastern Shore Location to Provide Environmental and Recreation Benefits
- FERC Approves PA-to-WV Pipeline
- Man-Made Oyster Reef Near Key Bridge is Thriving
- WC Environmental Science Students Embark on Collaborative Groundwater Study
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
Preservation Group Announces Phillips Packing House a New Preservation Project
As a part of Preservation Maryland’s strategic efforts to save threatened historic places, the organization recently announced its fourth class of Six-to-Fix projects from … [Read More...]
- Save the Date: Eastern Shore Land Conservancy’s Party to Preserve Set for October 27
- Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Celebrates Spring with family-friendly LANDJAM Event
- Information Session on Maryland’s Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program
- Culture, Climate, and Change: How Social Factors Shape the Climate Dialogue
- ESLC Offers New Culture, Climate, and Change Conference April 21
- Cambridge Residents Invited to Kick-Off Event for Cannery Park
Health & Recovery
Suicidal Behavior In Children And Adolescents: Focus on Awareness and Prevention by Dr. Laurence Pezor
As we complete a week dedicated to the awareness of suicide, it is important to review this manifestation of mental illness and what the community and we, family, friends and mental health professionals, can do to address this crisis. Statistically, it is staggering that suicide is the 3rd … [Read More...]
- Maryland Democrats: Trump Health Care curbs could Affect 260,000 in State
- Pam Ortiz Band Concerts Benefit No Matter What. . . You Matter Suicide Prevention Campaign
- United Way Research Reveal Kent County Residents Struggling to Afford Basic Necessities
- Shore Medical Center at Easton Recognized by US News & World Report
- Hospital Plan Includes Patient Beds, No ICU, Kozel Tells Meeting
- UM SRH Submits State Applications to Transform Health Care in Dorchester County
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: The Dixon House 99ers by Amy Blades Steward
When you meet Ellen Walbridge and Helen Crow, residents of Dixon House in Easton, you won’t suspect that they are both 99 years old. Both women are … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: Dixon House’s Hazel Newnam Celebrates 100 Years
- Senior Nation’s Ask Irma: My 86 Year Old Mom is Falling More Often Now
- 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
Mid-Shore Commerce
Mid-Shore Careers: Mental Health Careers Found at Channel Marker
While the demand on the Mid-Shore to fill skilled job openings has never been higher, especially in such fields as cyber-security, healthcare, or a … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Commerce: Engineer and Developer Bob Rauch on Almost Everything
- Inaugural SED Talks: Shore Economic Development Conference
- Facade Improvements Pay Off in Downtown
- Mimi’s Closet Celebrates 10 Years in Chestertown
- Maryland 3.0: Sprout Moves to the City
- WC and Dixon Valve Send Furniture to Veterans in Need
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: Sassafras a la Francaise
The massing, varied roof planes and color palette drew me to this house that reminded me of a European country cottage. The story-and a half look with … [Read More...]
Town & County Notes
David Billings on “Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy” November 18
Rev. David Billings, author of the book Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United State History and Life, will preach a sermon at the … [Read More...]
- Santa to Arrive in Chestertown Nov. 23, with Holiday Parade Nov. 24
- Emmanuel Church Set for Christmas Bazaar on November 17
- TALK CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – Will Reschedule – Kent County Democrats Present Talk on the Midterm Election
- Talbot Special Riders to Host Fall Horse Show
- Kent County Public Library Book Sale November 15 to 18
- Community Thanksgiving Service November 14
Arts Notes
Academy Art Museum Announces December 2018 Events
EXHIBITIONS The Annual Members’ Exhibition: The Museum @ 60 Through January 13, 2019 Free Docent Tours Wednesdays, 11 a.m.- 12 noon, meet at … [Read More...]
- Front Porch Orchestra to Perform Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
- The Potter’s Field Gospel Choir to Perform in Special Program at WC November 19
- Setting the Holiday Spirit with Song
- PFLAG Mid-Shore Hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance November 18
- The Hostage Closes November 18 at Church Hill Theatre
- Academy Art Museum Announces New and Retiring Board Members
Education Notes
Garden Club of the Eastern Shore Scholarship Applications Due April 5, 2019
Graduating seniors attending high school in Talbot County and expecting to major in horticulture, landscape architecture or design, botany, … [Read More...]
- Gunston Athletes Honored
- Thirty Gunston School Students Honored at National Honor Society Induction
- Bryan Brothers Scholarship Boosts Workforce Training at Chesapeake College
- Jessica Asch to Speak at Washington College Nov. 16
- Kent School Inspires Deeper Learning with Cross-Curricular Instruction
- Veteran’s Day Open House at Wye River Upper School
Health & Recovery Notes
Wellness Open House to Celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month
The Chestertown Diabetes Support Group will celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month with an open-house style meeting featuring special presentations, … [Read More...]
- Compass Regional Hospice to Offer Vigil Volunteer Training Nov. 29
- Chestertown “SANE” Nurses Recognized During Forensic Nurses Week
- Shore Regional Health Announces New Chief Quality Officer
- For All Seasons Presents Conversation to End Sexual Violence
- Safe Sitter® Class Set for November 17 in Chestertown
- Telemedicine Pilot Programs Expand Access to Care
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
Maryland Politics & Policy
New Chesapeake Bay license Plate Revealed
The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) revealed the new design for Maryland’s … [Read More...]
- Andy Harris Responds to Aggressive Protesters Outside his Office
- House Appropriations Committee Approves Harris Language Repairing H-2B Visa Program
- Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Post-Conviction Relief
- 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
Editorials
Editorial: There Can Never Be Enough Purple on the Mid-Shore in September
In the field of advertising, the old saying goes that it takes at least seven uniquely different exposures to a product before the consumer actually … [Read More...]
- Editorial: The First Congressional District and Election 2018
- 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
Op-Ed
Hockey Parents and Heads of School by Nancy Mugele
I love hockey parents. They can be found standing around in freezing cold ice rinks in random towns, watching the fastest game there is at all times … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Donating Your Required Minimum Distribution
As 2018 comes to an end and we get ready for the start of 2019, the United Way of Kent County would like to remind you to be sure you have taken your … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: A Note of Concern about Impact of Kent County Short Term Rentals
- Letter to the Editor:Vote for Commissioner Based on the Record
- Letter to the Editor: Enforcement of Critical Area Regulations in Kent County
- Letter to the Editor: Indivisible Group Supports DiGregory for State’s Attorney
- Letter to the Editor: Kent County is Ready for Three New Commissioners
- Letter to the Editor: Get Ready for the Goosebump Jump to Support the Kent Center
