Public Affairs
Good Stuff: Marina Gets $1.3 Million Boost
The Town of Chestertown has received $1.3 million in new funding that will allow it to complete work on the core infrastructure of the Chestertown Marina by October. New … [Read More...]
- Electric Car Chargers for Chestertown?
- Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Remains Stable
- Chestertown Council Update: Parks, Hospice, Tea Party, and Marina
- Lake Bonnie’s Once-owner Wins Legal Point, Not Damages in Court
- Spy Minute: Women & Girls Fund Honor Sue Stockman and Robbin Hill
- The Best Kind of News: The Bay’s Underwater Grasses Surge Beyond 100,000 Acres for First Time in Ages
Election 2018
Former GOP Rep Wayne Gilchrest Endorses Jesse Colvin for 1st District House Race
1st Congressional District Democratic candidate Jesse Colvin announced an endorsement from former Representative Wayne Gilchrest on Monday. The … [Read More...]
- Online Voters’ Guide from League of Women Voters
- DCKC Meeting: LBJ Aide Sherwin Markman on Decency in the American Presidency May 17
- Election 2018: Former NATO Commander Endorses Colvin
- Congressional Candidate Forum May 5
- Dem Jesse Colvin Outraises Harris in Contributions for Second Consecutive Quarter
- DCKC Meeting: ShoreRivers
Brevities
RiverArts’ Annual Empty Bowls Raises $4500 for Food Pantry
Chestertown’s 8th Annual Empty Bowls, sponsored by the RiverArts Clay Studio, is pleased to announce that it raised $4500 in funds for to benefit the Kent County Food Pantry. … [Read More...]
Town & County Notes
The Chester Chamber Singers Hail America’s Veterans
The Chester Chamber Singers, the auditioned component of, the Chester River Chorale, will once again honor America’s military veterans at the … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Arts
“Sweeney Todd” at the Garfield — a Review by Peter Heck
Anyone who enjoys the theater should make it a point to see Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, … [Read More...]
- Vibraphonist Chuck Redd brings his “New York All-Stars” to Easton
- Vibraphonist Chuck Redd brings his “New York All-Stars” to Easton
- Author Kevin J. Hayes Wins 2018 WC’s George Washington Prize
- Mid-Shore Arts: AAM’s 1st National Photo Prize Awarded to Antonio McAfee
- Cafeteria Man After Seven Years: Director Richard Chisolm Looks Back
- Mid-Shore Arts: TAP Presents ‘Steel Magnolias” with a Special Local Twist
Arts Notes
Movie Night at The Garfield Presents: Royal Wedding
The Garfield Center for the Arts will be pulling out the popcorn on Friday, June 1st for a 7pm screening of the film, Royal Wedding. This will be the … [Read More...]
- Sue Wright Wins Awards Using Wool from Berry Bush Farm
- Shore Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at Adkins Arboretum
- Academy Art Museum Announces June Events
- “Pippin” Coming to Church Hill Theatre
- RiverArts’ Annual Empty Bowls Raises $4500 for Food Pantry
- Garfield Center’s Youth Choir to Perform “Seasons of Song” May 18
Mid-Shore Education
Top Grad is Pursuing American Dream through Education
Sofiah Ali’s immigrant journey began in the Philippines and is the reason behind her success. Ms. Ali, a Stevensville resident, is a biology major and aspiring medical … [Read More...]
- 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
- State Roundtable for Education Adds Chestertown’s Aundra Anderson to Next Generation Scholars Team
- WC Admissions Won’t Penalize High School Students Who Protest Gun Violence
Education Notes
Washington College Hosts Special Olympics Bocce Tournament Tuesday; Volunteer Opportunity
Chestertown’s status as a bocce town is about to take another step forward. This coming Tuesday, May 22, approximately 300 student-athletes and 40 … [Read More...]
- Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne’s to hold Brunch & Auction on May 20
- Community Continues to Support “Random Acts of Kindness” Campaign
- Five WC Seniors Named Finalists for the 2018 Sophie Kerr Prize
- WC-ALL Call for Fall 2018 Course Proposals
- Rebecca Corbin Loree Center to be Dedicated at WC May 19
- Kevin Martin Will Speak at WC’s 235th Commencement May 20
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: Preparing for Dementia with Integrace’s Tabassum Majid – Part Two
Very few things are more worrisome for those over the age of sixty-five than the possibility of experiencing some form of dementia in their senior … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: A Different Kind of Homecoming for Washington College Alumni at Heron Point
- Senior Nation: Preparing for Memory Loss and Dementia with Integrace’s Dr. Tabassum Majid
- Senior Nation: Londonderry’s Jammers and the Power of Music to Remember
- Senior Nation: Updating Dixon House with Residents in Mind
- Inside the Sandwich: Muscular Dystrophy Carnivals and Annual Giving By Amelia Blades Steward
- Commentary: The Passage of Time by Philip Hoon
Senior Nation Notes
Talbot Community Connections Holds Third Annual Senior Summit on Aging
Lynn H. Sanchez of Easton, Mental Health Advocate, will be the keynote speaker for the third annual Senior Summit, “Life Reimagined Challenges and … [Read More...]
Health & Recovery
UM Chester River Health Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Two local community leaders have joined the Board of Directors of University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation. Jay Yerkes, of Chestertown, and Michael Faust, of Sudlersville, joined the Foundation Board earlier this year. Yerkes is head of the Chestertown-based Yerkes Construction … [Read More...]
- 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
- Recovery: Bill gives Parents ‘New Tool’ to Fight Child’s Addiction
Health & Recovery Notes
Auxiliary Makes Donation for Vital Equipment at Chestertown
In response to a request by the nurses at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary – Naomi Blackshire, … [Read More...]
- UM CMG – Cardiology Announces Addition of Morton Kalus, MD, FACC
- Chestertown Nurse Honored at UM SRH Nurse Excellence Awards Event
- UM SRH Recognizes the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary for Volunteer Month
- Chester River Hospital Auxiliary is Top Sponsor of Foundation’s Golf Tournament
- Help Prevent Drug Use during National Prevention Week
- Compass Regional Hospice Welcomes Eight New Patient Care Volunteers
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
C+ Grade for the Chester River
The Chester River earned a grade of C+ for 2017, according to ShoreRivers, the Riverkeeper organization for the mid-Shore area. That was the key announcement at the annual … [Read More...]
- 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
- ShoreRivers Hosts “State of the Rivers” Series Across the Shore
- Bay Ecosystem: A Hunter and Conservationist Who is “Giving Back”
- Coastline Management Has Major Impact On Rising Seas – And Tides – In Our Bay
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
Mid-Shore Food Notes: Yelp Says Marlena’s in Middletown is one of the Top New Restaurants in US
The Spy was taken by surprise this morning when it was noted that Buzzfeed used Yelp's Top USA list to highlight that Marlena’s Mediterranean Deli in … [Read More...]
- 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
- Design for You: Thoughts on Architect David Morton by Pamela Heyne
Habitat
Spy House of the Week: Divine Providence
“Providence” is the first house which I have featured that is a National Trust Property. The Owner agent, Wendy Bunch, and her husband Frank, … [Read More...]
- Spy House of the week-Mill Creek Cabin
- South Fork Studio Receives Recognition for Eastern Shore Residential Project
- Spy House of the Week: Mixed-Use in Historic Rock Hall
- Habitat House of the Week: Spring into History at 108 Spring Street
- Spy House of the Week: Spring Colors
- Spy House of the Week: “On the Waterfront”
Mid-Shore Commerce
Delmarva Power Expands Incentives for Electric Vehicle Shoppers
Nissan and BMW are offering Delmarva Power customers special incentives that can save them thousands of dollars on the cost of certain all-electric … [Read More...]
- The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Unveils New Master Plan
- The Greater Chestertown Initiative: Open for Business Loan Program Begins
- Gillespie Joins Chesapeake Bank and Trust
- Entrepreneurship Center Launches Free Startup Business Program
- A Good Recovery Sign: Lundberg is Hiring
- Mid-Shore Commerce: Looking Forward with Shore Bancshares Chair Frank Mason
Commerce Notes
Collaborative Marketing Campaign With BuzzFeed Wins International Communications Awards
The College Relations and Marketing team at Washington College has won two Awards of Distinction in the 24th Annual Communicator Awards for its … [Read More...]
- Qlarant Expands National Presence Opening 3 Locations
- WC Marketing and Communications Lands Five Awards in International Competition
- Downtown Chestertown Association Welcomes New Executive Committee
- Ralph F. Twilley Celebrates 40 Years with Shore United Bank
- Arts & Entertainment District Announces “Tea Bag” Art Project
- George Washington Leadership Series Discussion to Feature Tom Polen
Maryland 3.0
Maryland 3.0: TEDCO’s Startup Help on the Shore with Bill Bernard
For almost ten years, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, otherwise known as TEDCO, has been the state's s leading source for business assistance and seed funding … [Read More...]
- 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
- South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture Receives Industry Recognition
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
I’m a Believer by Nancy Mugele
I always write a draft of my column on the weekend before it runs. I call it my “writing weekend” so Jim knows that means I get up early and … [Read More...]
- Solar Fields in Place of Cornfields: A Win-Win if There Ever Was One by Doug Boucher
- Suggested Reading: Is there Honor Beyond Honesty by Al Sikes
- In the Cool, Open Air by Nancy Mugele
- Carbon Dioxide, Friend or Foe? By Bob Moores
- Op-Ed: Where are CBF and CCA? By Marc Castelli
- Op-Ed: Is Hunting a Sport? By Bob Moores
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Anti-BDS Legislation is Unconstitutional
On October 23, 2017, the state of Maryland became the 23rd state to prohibit government contracts to companies that engage in boycott, divestment, and … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: Republican Neighbors Shouldn’t Be Fooled By Trump
- Letter to the Editor: Crying Wolf
- Letter to Editor: Clarification to Chestertown Spy Article on Voting
- Letter to the Editor: After a College Suicide, A Campus Needs Healing
- Letter to the Editor: Taking Part on March 24 in Chestertown for Gun Safety
- Letter to Editor: Galena Thanks Kent County Tourism Office
