The third time my carry-on suitcase didn’t quite make it over the lip of the overhead luggage compartment and slammed down on my head, I blinked back ... [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
Mid-Shore History: Andrew Hamilton, Chestertown, and Freedom of the Press
By the time Andrew Hamilton reached the Eastern Shore in 1708, Chestertown was well on the way to becoming a prosperous Royal Port, just two years ... [Continue Story]
- Mid-Shore Entrepreneurship: The Heart in Hearthstone with Dave Tuthill
- From and Fuller: Russia, Hurricane Ian, and GOP Election Deniers Impact on Joe Biden
- 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
Election 2022
GOP’s Peroutka Pledges to Bypass Abortion, Marriage Laws; and Would Pursue Legal Action Against Hogan
Despite his low standing in a recent public opinion survey, Michael Peroutka, the Republican nominee for attorney general, signaled on Friday that he ... [Continue Story]
- Maryland State Board of Elections Releases Key 2022 General Election Voting Information
- Election 2022: The Ad Season Begins with Mizeur Ads on Salisbury and Baltimore TV Markets
- 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
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: In the Sea God’s Cave by Craig Dobson
- 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
Chesapeake Lens
Chesapeake Lens: Sailor’s Delight by Trisha Olson
Ian’s approach paints a lovely picture in the evening sky. “Sailor’s Delight” by Trisha Olson ... [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
Maryland State Police Reminding Motorists Move Over Law Expands to All Vehicles
The Maryland State Police are reminding motorists that beginning October 1, 2022, the Move Over Law in Maryland expands to require motorists to make a ... [Continue Story]
- Rock Hall FallFest October 8
- 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
Arts Notes
Academy Art Museum Receives Generous Grant from Art Bridges
The Academy Art Museum has received a generous grant from Art Bridges Foundation to offer free public programs centered on Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s ... [Continue Story]
- Plein Air Fence Show and Sale at the Academy Art Museum
- Oxford Fine Arts Announces New Judge and Juror for 2023
- The Artists’ Gallery Features “Sojourn” by Freeman Dodsworth in October
- RHES, Community Celebrate Artist’s Work
- Britain-Based Singer/ Songwriter Anthony John Clarke Returns to the Mainstay
- The LIVE Chesapeake Film Festival STARTS TOMORROW!!
Education Notes
Mid-Shore College Fair & Financial Planning Evening Set for October 20
The Gunston School is pleased to announce the Mid-Shore College Fair and Financial Planning Evening on Thursday, October 20 from 6-8 p.m. at ... [Continue Story]
- Benedictine Students Remember the Heroes of 9/11
- COVID-Delayed 50th Celebration Culminates in Spectacular Evening for CACC
- One Maryland One Book 2022 Events at Kent County Public Library
- RHES, Community Celebrate Artist’s Work
- Washington College Will Inaugurate Michael J. Sosulski as its 31st President
- Community Listening Sessions Next Month for KCMS Project
Health Notes
UM SRH Mobile Wellness Team to Offer Free Health Screenings at KCPL Branches
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Mobile Wellness Team will offer free screenings this fall for high blood pressure and diabetes at Kent ... [Continue Story]
- For All Seasons is Raising Awareness about Suicide Prevention
- 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
Local Opinion
Economic and Financial Diagnoses of Kent County by Tom Timberman
My wife Judy and I moved to a beautiful Eastern Shore county from Washington, D.C. almost 25 years ago after she ran over a dead body (drugs) behind ... [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
Brief Encounters of the Forever Kind by Laura J. Oliver
The third time my carry-on suitcase didn’t quite make it over the lip of the overhead luggage compartment and slammed down on my head, I blinked back ... [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
Calm Down by Al Sikes
Today’s news and 21st Century rollercoasters seem to be searching for the same thing—the scream threshold. Knowing more about the news, I congratulate ... [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
