Public Affairs
Healthcare Plans See Reductions of Premiums in Maryland for 2019
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday announced a reduction in next year’s insurance premium rates for individual healthcare plans in the state. The two health insurance … [Read More...]
- Town to Seek Vendors’ Input on Market Rules
- Greater Chestertown Initiative Questions for County Commissioner Candidates: Public Schools
- Council Meets New Hospital Director
- S.O.S. Comes to Rescue Kent County Public Schools with Jodi Bortz
- One Maryland, One Book 2018 – Bloodsworth with Tim Junkin
- Greater Chestertown Initiative Questions for County Commissioner Candidates: Public Transportation
Mid-Shore Goes Purple
Mid-Shore Goes Purple: “If Only” Co-writer and Producer James Wahlberg in Talbot County this Week
As a part of the Talbot Goes Purple campaign Talbot County Public Schools, in partnership with the Talbot County Sheriff’s Department and the … [Read More...]
- Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Hosts “Purple Friday”
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple in Caroline County Schools with Superintendent Patricia Saelens
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple: Going Deeper on How to Change Treatment for Opioid Addiction
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple: Shore Health’s President Uses Video to Highlight Staff Commitment
- Mid-Shore Goes Purple: Talbot County and Schools Present “Healing Neen” September
- Women and Girls Fund’s Purple Grants in Action: Rising Above Disease with Bonnie Scott
Election 2018
Social Action Committee to Interview Kent County Candidates
The Social Action Committee (SAC), a group of over 100 community members that came together in 2017 to address racism in our community, … [Read More...]
- Andy Harris Receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
- Kent County Democratic Candidates on September 20
- NAACP Kent Branch to Host Ben Jealous September 29
- Kent & Queen Anne’s Indivisible Endorses Colvin for Congress
- District One in 2018: A Spy Goes to Harford County to Meet Barry Glassman
- Kent County Primary Results : Short, Jacob, Mason Lead Commissioner Race on Republican Side
Brevities
Sultana Snapshots: SEF and Gunston School Kick Off Chesapeake Watershed Semester
Over a three-day, two-night kayak overnight trip from September 4-6, Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists helped kickoff the Gunston School’s new Chesapeake … [Read More...]
- Night Work on Chester River Bridge Sept. 23-27
- October 2018 Sky-Watch
- 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
- The Meditation-Yoga Team of Anne Briggs and Wendy Morrison
Mid-Shore Arts
Animal Crackers – A Laugh Riot at the Garfield
Fans of the Marx Brothers--and of vintage comedy in general--have a treat waiting for them at the Garfield Center. The musical version of Animal … [Read More...]
- Meet the Author: Neal Jackson at the BookPlate
- Spy Minute: A Birthday Party for the Academy Art Museum
- Academy Art Museum Crafts Show: A Preview with Alison Cooley and Craig Fuller
- Church Hill’s Sisters Rosensweig a Winner
- Chesapeake Film Festival 2018: It Starts with a Trailer by Kindall Rende
- Easton Author Publishes Well-Reviewed Novel on Climate Change
Mid-Shore Education
Spy Spotlight: Shore Exportations with Patrick Rogan
Most of Patrick Rogan's professional life is that of a designer of exhibitions for museums. His work, at that of his firm, assemble, works collaboratively with those … [Read More...]
- 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
- Chesapeake Names Amber McGinnis Interim Cambridge Center Director
Sultana Education Foundation
Sultana Snapshots: SEF and Gunston School Kick Off Chesapeake Watershed Semester
Over a three-day, two-night kayak overnight trip from September 4-6, Sultana Education Foundation’s staff naturalists helped kickoff the Gunston … [Read More...]
- 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
- Sultana Offers to Buy Excess Property from Town
- Schooner Sultana Offers Sunday Sails During 2018 Tea Party Festival
- Sultana Downrigging Weekend – Tall Ships Return Oct 27-29
- Sultana Hosts John Smith 400 Retrospective
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Spy Moment: Adkins Arboretum Plays in the Meadow
The weather gods were watching out for Adkins Arboretum last Saturday night for its annual Magic in the Meadow gala; an event far more dependent on good weather than most, … [Read More...]
- 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
- You can Own the Chesapeake without Property by Tom Horton
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
Save the Date: Eastern Shore Land Conservancy’s Party to Preserve Set for October 27
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) has announced that its annual gala, Party to Preserve, will be held on Saturday, October 27th from 4pm to 7pm at Chateau Bu-De Vineyard … [Read More...]
- 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
United Way Research Reveal Kent County Residents Struggling to Afford Basic Necessities
United Way releases surprising data on their 2018 Maryland ALICE Project which identifies households that have incomes above the Federal Poverty Level but struggle to afford basic household necessities. That finding is true for both Kent County and the rest of the state. The report, which uses … [Read More...]
- 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
- UM SRH Announces Sale of Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown
- UM Chester River Health Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
- The Future of Healthcare: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Centreville
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
WC and Dixon Valve Send Furniture to Veterans in Need
Washington College has teamed up with Dixon Valve and Coupling to donate 44 bedroom sets—bed, chest of drawers, chair, and desk—to help military … [Read More...]
- Easton’s Qlarant Named a Top Predictive Analytics Solution Provider
- Qlarant Foundation Grants $385,000 to Area Health Projects
- A Festive First Friday in Chestertown!
- Maryland 3.0: Checking in with KRM’s Bryan Matthews
- Delmarva Power Expands Incentives for Electric Vehicle Shoppers
- The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Unveils New Master Plan
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: Castle Rocks!
To me, the eclectic look to this house with its Romanesque tower “castle” element and the steep gables evoked the Tudor style - all that was missing … [Read More...]
Town & County Notes
Sukkot Celebration Matched with Concern for the Environment by Rabbi Peter Hyman
Starting Sunday night, September 23rd, at sundown, the Jewish community in Easton will join Jewish communities around the world in celebrating the … [Read More...]
Arts Notes
Washington College Poets Win Two Major National Poetry Awards
A second-year English faculty member and an alumna who is now assistant director at the Rose O’Neill Literary House each have earned two top national … [Read More...]
- Church Hill Theatre “Hitched” — A Play by Earl Lewin
- Kent Island Federation of Arts Hosts an Exhibit of WAF
- The Chesapeake Film Festival Announces Its 2018 Cinematic Line-up
- The Kent County Arts Council Presents “The Unlading”
- The 2018 Chesapeake Film Festival October 11-14
- Sumner Hall Offers “Seventeen Men” with First Friday Kickoff
Education Notes
Area Golfers Hit the Links for Chesapeake’s Student-Athletes
Opportunities are available for golfers and tournament sponsorships for Chesapeake College’s Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 15 at the Hyatt … [Read More...]
- Kent School Students to Participate in Global Character Day
- Andrew Lawler to Discuss His Book “The Secret Token” Oct. 4
- Mya Lixian Gosling to Speak at Washington College Oct. 3
- Paul Ortiz to Speak at Washington College Oct. 2
- Kent School to Host Secondary School Fair
- Kent School Adds Fall Fest to Osprey Triathlon
Senior Nation Notes
The Inaugural Eastern Shore Research Forum on September 10
Integrace Bayleigh Chase and the Integrace Institute have announced that the Easton life plan community will host the inaugural Eastern Shore Research … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: Home Instead Senior Care & Upper Shore Aging Start Joint Fundraising Effort
- Shelly LaRoque Appointed as Activity Director at The Dixon House
- Talbot Community Connections Holds Third Annual Senior Summit on Aging
- Homeports Presents 9-1-1 Program on May 10
- HomePorts Benefit Dinner
- Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s Elder Law Project Starts April 12
Commerce Notes
Easton Utilities Promotes Bilingual Customer Service
Easton Utilities is committed to providing exceptional service to all customers and is pleased to announce a new option for enhanced bilingual … [Read More...]
- Brenda L. Wooden Celebrates 30 Years with Shore United Bank
- Delmarva Power Reminds Customers of Available Energy Assistance
- National Bohemian Kicks Off Summer “Tabs for Crabs” Program
- Kent County Partners with Figg’s Ordinary for MACo Conference
- Sarah Schut Attains Certified Financial Planner™ Designation
- WC’s College Relations and Marketing Wins Big For Campaign With BuzzFeed
Health & Recovery Notes
Easton Businesses Support No Matter What. . . You Matter Suicide Prevention Campaign
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) every 13 minutes someone dies by suicide nationally. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention … [Read More...]
- UM SRH & Shock Trauma Center Provide Stop The Bleed Training
- Talisman Golfers Raise Funds for Heroes
- Camp New Dawn Wraps Up its 24th Year
- No Matter What. . . You Matter Campaign Targets Suicide Prevention
- Dr. Paul Katz, Addiction Specialist, Joins Eastern Shore Psychological Services
- Free Prostate Cancer Screening and Forum Scheduled in Worton
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
House Appropriations Committee Approves Harris Language Repairing H-2B Visa Program
Today, the House Committee on Appropriations is considering the FY19 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) … [Read More...]
- 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
- Maryland Schools Need more Physical Education, lawmaker Says
- Resolutions Address Gender Gap in Maryland Businesses
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
Comfort Zones by Nancy Mugele
From the first time I watched The Wizard of Oz as a young girl, I vowed never to get into a hot air balloon. I was more afraid of the balloon than the … [Read More...]
- A Republican’s View of Jesse Colvin and His Candidate For Congress by Philip Webster
- IMAGINE by Nancy Mugele
- We Are SOS: Saving Our Schools for Future Generations by Jodi Bortz
- East or Eastern by Nancy Mugele
- Double Taxation as Seen Through a Kent County Crab Fest by David Foster
- What Friends Are For by Nancy Mugele
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Witch Hunt
Trump says he hires the “best people.” Let’s see. Trump appointees/associates who have plead guilty to federal crimes: Michael Flynn, National … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: Panic Attack? Here’s The Story
- Letter to the Editor: County Commissioner Ron Fithian Not a Real Democrat
- Letter to the Editor: Hospital’s Emergency Room is Top Notch
- Letter to the Editor: Protect the Chesapeake Bay on Election Day
- Letter to the Editor: Welcome to American Socialism! by Grenville Whitman
- Letter to the Editor: Tariffs Explained by Bob Moores
