Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) was a founding member of the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers in Paris. The group of artists were ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Chestertown Faces Bridge Problems Again: A Chat with Resident Michael McDowell
A renewed concern with heavy truck traffic across the Chester River Bridge onto Maple Avenue- Washington Avenue (Rt. 213) was addressed by concerned ... [Continue Story]
- Town Council hears Grievances on Slow Implementation of Equity Advisory Committee Resolutions
- Law Enforcement, Mass Shootings, and Failures in Our Legal System: Al Sikes talks to Sheriff Joe Gamble
- Larry Wilson and the meaning of Legacy Day
- Not So Wild a Dream: Connecting the Mid-Shore for Bikes with Owen Bailey
- Anton Black Family and Justice Coalition Reach Milestone Settlement
- The Business of Mid-Shore Scholarships: A Chat with MSCF’s Buck Duncan
Spy Highlights
From and Fuller: Russia, Hurricane Ian, and GOP Election Deniers Impact on Joe Biden
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
- Election 2022 Profiles: Barry Glassman for Comptroller of Maryland
- Shimmer: Memories of a Mother’s Love and Schizophrenia with Alexandra Hewett
- Allegro Academy Plans to Move to a Higher Orbit: A Chat with Amy Morgan and John Miller
- From and Fuller: The Politics of One-Way Migrant Flights to the North
- CFF Honors Father and Daughter: William Wyler’s Daughter Catherine Chats with the Spy
- Message to Seniors: It’s Time to Come Back to Your Local Senior Center
Election 2022
Election 2022: The Ad Season Begins with Mizeur Ads on Salisbury and Baltimore TV Markets
Democratic nominee in Maryland’s First Congressional District, today announced the release of her first broadcast television ad of the campaign cycle, ... [Continue Story]
- Judge Grants Elections Board Request to Count Mail-In Ballots as They Arrive
- Former Judge Steve Rideout Elected Mayor of Cambridge; Sen. Eckardt loses Comeback Bid
- Down 22 Points in a New Poll, Dan Cox insists He has a Path to Victory
- Harris Confirms Second Debate in First District Race in Cecil County
- Heather Mizeur Accuses Andy Harris of Being Fearful of Publicly Defending Record
- Who’s Hosting a Fundraiser for Wes Moore this Month? Who isn’t?
The Arts
At the Academy: Nancy Mitchell and Sheryl Southwick Talk Art and Poetry
Nothing can be more satisfying for poets and artists than seeing their work through the lens of an entirely different medium. The poet sees their work ... [Continue Story]
- Easton Filmmaker Tori Paxon to Premiere “Foolproof”
- Mid-Shore Arts: DCA’s Melissa Cooperman and Her Photography
- RiverArts Moment: Zane Carter and his Sculpture
- RiverArts Moment: Getting the Blue Heron Ready for the Street Fair
- The ‘Measure’ of Shore Shakespeare by Steve Parks
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Reluctant Art of Jennifer Leps
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Hogan Signs Regional Compact to Promote Offshore Wind — But Md. Projects Move Slowly
The headline news is that the governors of Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia signed a compact on Thursday to collaborate and advance offshore wind projects and to promote ... [Continue Story]
- Covid-19 Restrictions Led to Drop in Maryland’s Air Pollution
- CBF Opposes Maryland Proposal to Limit Areas for Oyster Restoration
- Congress Extends Bay Program, Related Conservation Efforts
- Groups Fight for Maryland Forest on Chopping Block
- EPA hit with lawsuits over Chesapeake Bay cleanup
- Hogan Administration Backs Down in Md. Poultry Fee Fight
Health
Choptank Community Health Provides Produce Prescriptions for Students
Choptank Community Health System is providing produce prescriptions to Mid-Shore students through community partnerships with the Avalon Foundation ... [Continue Story]
- Social Worker Michelle Matthews Joins Chestertown Mobile Wellness Team
- Chesapeake College Gets a Second Wind after the COVID years: A Chat with President Cliff Coppersmith
- Compass Adds New Hospice Wing to Honor Mildred Barnette and Keep Mission Going
- COVID-19 on the Shore after Eight Months with Dr. William Huffner
- Exit Interview: Patti Willis Looks Back at Healthcare’s Transition on the Mid-Shore
- COVID-19: In the Vortex with Shore Regional Health’s Ken Kozel
Education
Making the Case for Benedictine with Claudia Cunningham
Perhaps the most important tool an organization can have when entering a serious phase of fundraising is an document called the case for support. In as few words as possible, ... [Continue Story]
- The Importance of Literacy Tutoring: A Chat with Open Doors Director Ashley Singer
- The Dixon Group Announces Scholarships
- On Slavery and Book Banning, Among Other Subjects: The LWV School Board Primary Forum
- Benedictine Spring Gala Held at the Tidewater After 3-Year Hiatus
- Former St. Michaels High School Grad to become New Talbot County Superintendent of Schools
- Talbot Board of Education Announces Finalists for Superintendent of Schools
Maryland News
Officials warn new Bay Crossing is still Years Away
For beach-goers who struggle to get across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the need for a new, wider span might seem like a no-brainer. Westbound traffic ... [Continue Story]
Brevities
The Spy Weather Report with Cecile Storm
The Spy Weather Report forecast and words for September 30 to October 1 “Our revels now are ended. These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits and Are melted ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Alfred Sisley
Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) was a founding member of the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers in Paris. The group of artists were ... [Continue Story]
- Looking at the Masters: Samuel Findley Breese Morse
- Looking at the Masters: Thomas Cole and his Voyage of Life
- Looking at the Masters: Neuschwanstein
- Looking at the Masters: The Garden and Pavilions at Nymphenburg
- Looking at the Masters: The Gardens at Schoenbrunn Palace
- Looking at the Masters: Louis XIV and Apollo in the Gardens of Versailles
Design with Jenn Martella
Design with Jenn Martella: A Visit to Wings and Whitetail Farm
This distinctive house is one of the few in Kent County that is dated in an unusual way. One side gable brick wall has the notation “C P 1757” painted ... [Continue Story]
- Design with Jenn Martella: A Classic Cape Cod Cottage in Chestertown
- Design with Jenn Martella: 105 Cannon St. After the Work is Done
- Design with Jenn Martella: A Study in Scarlet
- Design with Jenn Martella: Modern Meets Rancher
- Design with Jenn Martella: Haven on High Street
- Design with Jenn Martella: Historic Charm on Calvert
Food and Garden Highlights
Adkins Mystery Monday: Who Did We Find Enjoying the Summer Morning Dew
Happy Mystery Monday! Who did we find enjoying the summer morning dew by Emily's Play Garden? Last week, we asked you about lespedeza or silky bush ... [Continue Story]
- Adkins Mystery Monday: What Non-Native Woody Forb is Flowering Now?
- Adkins Mystery Monday: Do You Know What Native Flower is Blooming?
- Adkins Mystery Monday: What Caterpillar Did We Find on the Passionflower?
- Adkins Mystery Monday: What Fuzzy Critter Did We Find?
- Adkins Mystery Monday: Do You Know What Plant this Flower Bud Belongs to?
- Adkins Mystery Monday: What Native Plant is Blooming in Our Wetland?
Delmarva Review
- Delmarva Review: Betty Has Brass Candlesticks in Her Bedroom by Samn Stockwell
- Delmarva Review: Song, Luminescence Leaving by Judith McCombs
- Delmarva Review: What Makes a Home a Trailer by Billie Pritchett
- Delmarva Review: The Horned Hat at the Insurrection, by Jessica Gregg
- Delmarva Review – Zen and the Art of Transfiguration: 4 Koans by Susana Case
- Delmarva Review: “the milky way at 47” by David Galloway
Chesapeake Lens
Chesapeake Lens: Violet Wavelengths by Lisa Louise
Early morning light on the Wye River: kiss of a new day. “ Violet Wavelengths” by Lisa Louise. ... [Continue Story]
Spy Weather Report with Cecile Storm
The Spy Weather Report with Cecile Storm
The Spy Weather Report forecast and words for September 30 to October 1 “Our revels now are ... [Continue Story]
Commerce
Mediation Room 8: Benefits of Using Mediation in Divorce
In Talbot County, all divorces are handled by the Circuit Court. In 2020 of the 1231 cases filed in Talbot Circuit Court, 186 were divorces. Many ... [Continue Story]
- CULTA Announces Partnership with National Cannabis Brand Old Pal
- The Mediation Room 7: Bad Debt – Getting Beyond It
- The Mediation Room: The Role of Lawyers in Mediation
- Mediation Corner: On Reaching Agreement
- Venture Capital on the Mid-Shore: A Chat with Qlarant Capital’s Ron Forsythe
- Easton Economic Development Corporation Appoints Holly DeKarske as Director
Community Notes
Rock Hall FallFest October 8
When Rock Hall FallFest takes place on Sat., Oct. 8 for its 25th anniversary event, the annual small-town street fair that celebrates the “return” of ... [Continue Story]
- Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XXXIX is Sept. 30–Oct. 2
- Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Race to Support KART
- 3rd Annual Chestertown Car Show October 1
- Mid-Shore Pro Bono Offers New Tenant Counsel Services
- For All Seasons School Supplies Giveaway and Resource Fair Draws Over 800 Participants
- Adkins Arboretum’s Enchanted Fairyfest is Oct. 1
Arts Notes
RHES, Community Celebrate Artist’s Work
Dressed in a ballgown she fashioned out of brightly colored plastic bags, artist Kayti Didriksen had a big moment in the spotlight Friday afternoon, ... [Continue Story]
- Britain-Based Singer/ Songwriter Anthony John Clarke Returns to the Mainstay
- Chestertown RiverArts’ Studio Tour is Back! October 22-23 and 29-30
- Tidewater Camera Club Speaker Meeting October 3
- WAF Announces New Members!
- Dell Foxx Company to Headline Adkins Arboretum Beer Garden October 22
- The Dixie Power Trio Return to the Mainstay
Education Notes
RHES, Community Celebrate Artist’s Work
Dressed in a ballgown she fashioned out of brightly colored plastic bags, artist Kayti Didriksen had a big moment in the spotlight Friday afternoon, ... [Continue Story]
- Washington College Will Inaugurate Michael J. Sosulski as its 31st President
- Community Listening Sessions Next Month for KCMS Project
- Wye River Upper School In-person Open House Announced
- Classical Guitar Quartet Performs for Galena Students
- Gunston Embarkation Welcomes New Students, Faculty and Trustees
- Gunston’s Oct. 1 Heron Hustle 5K/1M: Fun Run Registration Now Open
Health Notes
For All Seasons is Raising Awareness about Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a leading cause of death on the Eastern Shore, in Maryland, and in the United States. According to the latest available statistics from the ... [Continue Story]
- UMMS Announces $14 Million in Social Impact Investments with Minority-Led Companies
- Compass Closet Announces Annual Fashion Show to Benefit Compass
- For All Seasons Leads Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention at Avalon Lecture
- Khalid Kurtom, MD, Reappointed As Volunteer Faculty for the UMSOM
- UM Shore Regional Health to Offer Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
- UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors Welcomes New Members
Local Opinion
There’s No Need to Boil the Ocean So Let’s Just Cut to the Chase by Maria Grant
The other night, as a bit of a lark, I started to watch this relatively new series on Netflix called Partner Track. It is about a group of associates ... [Continue Story]
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: Time For Fairness and Justice on Cleaning Up the Chesapeake Bay
Two sacred guiding principles in our society are equal treatment under the law and justice delayed is justice denied. Recent events indicate how in ... [Continue Story]
- Chestertown Police Department Facebook Comment on Calvert Street Safety
- Letter to Editor: Michael Peroutka is an Extremist Candidate For Attorney General
- Chestertown Needs for Police Presence at Calvert and College Avenue
- Letter to Editor: Dan Cox and Gordana Schifanelli are the Unlikely Pair for Unlikely Times
- Letter to the Editor: Questions for Representative Andy Harris
- Letter to Editor: Stop the Permits on Calvert and College
Columnist J.E. Dean
Is Hurricane Ian Telling Us Something? By J.E. Dean
How would you answer the question? I see the pending disaster in Southwest Florida as additional evidence of climate change. To me it’s obvious. ... [Continue Story]
- Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral by J.E. Dean
- What to Make of DOJ’s Blizzard of Subpoenas? By J.E. Dean
- Trump’s Conspiracy-theory-believing QAnon Whack Job will Lose in November by J.E. Dean
- Goodbye, August by J.E. Dean
- The Ostrich Approach to Eastern Shore Development by J.E. Dean
- If Texas Secedes from the Union, Do We Want It Back? By J.E. Dean
Columnist Craig Fuller
Why TS/SCI Is Really Important by Craig Fuller
Since August 8th, when FBI agents entered former President Trump’s Florida residence in search of government documents that he had failed to return, ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Public Service Burdens by Howard Freedlander
Public service is no picnic. It easily provides a psychic return in enabling a person to feel satisfied that he or she is helping others. It also ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of): Royal Immersion by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Tempting to Jump by Howard Freedlander
- Queen Elizabeth Dies After Unparalleled Reign by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Daly Double by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Striving to Trust by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Detrimental Dialogue by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Laura Oliver
Soulmates by Laura J. Oliver
I attended a huge public high school where you might want to keep it to yourself if you’d ever been a Girl Scout, took French as an elective, or had a ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Hard to Watch, even Harder to Imagine by Angela Rieck
PBS has a three part series entitled US and Holocaust. After seeing the first episode, I recommend that they change the title to: “Hard to Watch, But ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
American Cynicism by Al Sikes
Today’s political imagination is awash in a sea of cynicism. We have a hard time even imagining a modern-day version of America’s best leaders. Any ... [Continue Story]
Senior Life
Message to Seniors: It’s Time to Come Back to Your Local Senior Center
Of the countless ways that COVID-19 impacted Mid-Shore communities, the great "senior citizen retreat" into isolation during the pandemic has been the ... [Continue Story]
- Senior Nation: September a Great Time to Start New Fitness Program
- Senior Nation: Water Workouts by Susan Covey
- Life at Bayleigh Chase: A Chat with Director George Clemes on Talbot County’s Special Retirement Community
- Senior Life: Three Important Facts You Should Know by Susan Covey
- Senior Nation: Guess What, Your Brain Loves it When You Move! By Susan Covey
- Senior Nation: The Joys Of Outdoor Fitness by Susan Covey
