When I first heard that Moises Kaufman’s 33 Variations was scheduled for performance at Church Hill Theatre, I wasn't sure what to expect. To be … [Read More...]
Public Affairs
Verizon Cell Service to Improve as Ospreys Head South
For many Verizon cellular customers in Chestertown, the service at times has ranged from shoddy to downright horrible in the downtown area. Dropped calls and poor reception … [Read More...]
- Federal Funds Aimed at Boosting Chesapeake Bay Oyster Population
- 28-Year Police Veteran, Dolgos, to Apply for Chief
- Council Thanks Baker for Service, Appoints Dolgos Interim Police Chief
- Tom Herz files for Ward 2 Seat
- Shore Goes Purple: Joe Gamble on Opioid War Successes and Challenges
- Kent and QAC Leaders Back Third Bridge at Kent Island
Town & County Notes
Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race is Coming!
The 23rd annual Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race will be held on the Choptank River in Cambridge at 9:00am Saturday, September 21. This event, which … [Read More...]
- Monday Sept 16 Open House at Infinity Recycling
- New Public Hunting Opportunities in Queen Anne’s Counties
- Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Announces AmeriCorps State Grant Application
- Volunteer Together with Rebuilding Together!
- Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Application Process Goes Online Beginning October 1
- Commissioners’ Meetings To Be Cut in Half
Brevities
National Voter Registration Day Is September 24
The League of Women Voters of Kent County encourages those citizens who are not yet registered to vote to do so, especially to mark National Voter Registration Day, which is … [Read More...]
The Arts
Spy Review: Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”
“Thy head stands so tickle on thy shoulder that a milkmaid, if she be in love, might sigh it off.” --Lucio to Claudio in Shakespeare’s “Measure for … [Read More...]
- Vocal Phenom Alicia Olatuja Headlines JazzFest This Weekend
- Church Hill’s “33 Variations” a Masterpiece — Spy Review by Peter Heck
- RiverArts Curators Sade & Glebe discuss “Connections: Work in a Series”
- A Conversation with Award Winning Author Rebecca Makkai
- Garfield Center Announces Resignation of Executive Director
- Art Review: Considering “Trees” at MassoniArt By Mary McCoy
Mid-Shore Education
A Scenic Commute for New Gunston Students
Early each September, the Corsica River comes alive with a flotilla of boats carrying new students to the Gunston School for its annual Embarkation Ceremony. Gunston welcomed … [Read More...]
- Helping Transition Back to School By Meg Bamford
- It’s Time: Back to School
- Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning to Hold Open House Thursday, August 15
- Kent County Schools’ Program Provides Summer Learning
- Former Washington College President Sheila Bair Hits $1 Million Mark with Donation to School
- Thad Bench of Benchworks Appointed to Washington College Board
Chesapeake Ecosystem
The Future of Solar in Maryland with Nature Conservancy’s Josh Kurtz
The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland chapter has just finished new report on the future of solar deployment in the state. And that was the reason we asked TNC"s Josh Kurtz, who … [Read More...]
- Federal Funds Aimed at Boosting Chesapeake Bay Oyster Population
- QA Commissioners Criminalize Intentional Release of Non-Biodegradable Helium Balloons
- Ocean City Man Guilty of Dumping Raw Sewage in QAC
- High Flows to Chesapeake Continued in July, Triggering Large Dead Zone
- Leave it to Beavers by Bay Journal’s Tom Horton
- Ecosystem: WATER/WAYS: Smithsonian Exhibit Opens in Oxford
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
ESLC Releases Statement on a New Auto-Oriented Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing
In light of the recent announcement by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) is releasing its revised position statement … [Read More...]
- 191 Acres of Farmland Conserved in Kent County
- Smokestack Repair Begins at Last Remaining Phillips Packing Co. Factory
- Celebrate the Land with Music and More at LANDJAM!
- Mid-Shore Public Transportation: Shared Mobility Coming to Chestertown
- Land Conservancy’s Planning Conference to Focus on Regional Transportation Issues
- ESLC’s Darius Johnson Would Like Your Attention on Bay Bridge Traffic Solutions
Health & Recovery
Local Qlarant Foundation Awards $384k in Grants
The Qlarant Foundation, the mission arm of Qlarant Inc., held a reception and information-sharing event at their Easton headquarters on July 12th to celebrate the 2019-2020 grant awards. Each of the eighteen different charities from locations throughout Maryland and Washington D.C. were given their … [Read More...]
- Staff Shortage at Kent Center Blamed on Low Wages and Stress
- Channel Marker Cuts Ribbon on Regional Wellness Center
- Kids Grieve Too: Talbot Kids Grief Camp with Becky DeMattia
- Maryland House passes Drug-aided Death Bill
- UM Shore Regional Health Publishes 2018 Community Benefits Report Online
- Death with Dignity: DC Residents Learning about New End-of-Life Law
Senior Nation
Ask Irma: Harmonicas for Health and Welfare
Senior Nation is committed to offering resources to help us deal with the challenges and opportunities of aging. To that end, we are launching a new … [Read More...]
- Senior Nation: Ask Irma on the Link between Dementia and Depression
- After the First Decade: Upper Shore Aging’s Brookletts Place Celebrates Ten Years
- Better to Wear Out Than Rust Out While Aging with Phil Burgess
- Talbot Community Connections Holds Fourth Annual Senior Summit on Aging – Phil Burgess to be Keynote Speaker
- Senior Nation: Ask Irma on Leaving Independent Living Too Soon
- Acts Retirement-Life Communities and Integrace Complete Affiliation
Mid-Shore Commerce
Chestertown’s Larry Culp Bullish on Future of GE
There is no question that Larry and Wendy Culp are bullish on Chestertown. Long before he assumed the leadership as CEO of General Electric, the Culps … [Read More...]
- Just Sayin’: Cambridge Named a Top Place to visit by Smithsonian
- New Fitness Center to Open at Washington Square in July
- Maryland DOC settles ADA claims of Blind Inmates Represented by Chestertown Law Firm
- Lamotte Company Honored By World Trade Center Institute
- After the First Decade: Piazza’s Emily Chandler Looks Back and Forward
- The Power of Being Agile: Qlarant Embraces the Agile Manifesto
Mid-Shore Food
Spy Diner: Cambridge Foodie World Lives On
When word got around that three of Cambridge’s most popular restaurants closed in less than three months this past winter, townspeople people began to … [Read More...]
- Anchor & Plow Restaurant Opens in Rock Hall
- Spy Food: Germaine’s Opens its Doors on High Street
- 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
Habitat
The Spy Fall Tour of Talbot County Homes and Architects
The Spy is very pleased to announce its Fall Fundraiser, a tour of homes in the Easton, MD, Historic District and environs. This event will be held … [Read More...]
Arts Notes
2019 Chestertown HP Festival’s Wizarding Weekend
The Garfield Center for the Arts, working with wizarding fans and community volunteers, is busily planning a fun HP Festival Wizarding Weekend for … [Read More...]
- 33 Variations at Church Hill Theatre Through September 22
- Explore the Tree in the History of Art at Adkins Arboretum
- Academy Art Museum Announces October Events
- Victoria Vox at The Mainstay September 21
- Arts: Spy Discovers a New Map
- Saturday Afternoon “Music in the Park” Concert “Swing City” Sept 7 at 3:00 PM
Education Notes
Mass. Administrator to Lead Student Services at Chesapeake
Chesapeake College has named Kamari Collins, a student affairs administrator from Massachusetts, as Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Health Notes
Compass Regional Hospice Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Camp New Dawn
On August 17th, Compass Regional Hospice kicked off its 25th year of Camp New Dawn. This annual bereavement camp gives local children, teens, and … [Read More...]
- Insight Meditation Community Offers Introductory Class
- Mental Illness Family Support Groups in Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties
- Diabetes Educators Lead Support Groups in Five County Region
- UM Shore Regional Health Announces New Chief Nursing Officer
- Judy Kyle Named Senior Director, UM Shore Medical Group
- Nearly New Shop Gains New Layout, More Sales
Maryland Politics & Policy
Federal Funds Aimed at Boosting Chesapeake Bay Oyster Population
Efforts to increase Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population - a key indicator of the bay’s health - have received $800,000 in federal funding. “This … [Read More...]
- Kent and QAC Leaders Back Third Bridge at Kent Island
- Md. Republicans Once Helped Pass Landmark Gun Control Law
- QA Commissioners Criminalize Intentional Release of Non-Biodegradable Helium Balloons
- Region Up in Arms as State Narrows Options for New Bay Crossing
- Harris Supports Decision to End Inappropriate Use of Human Fetal Tissue in Research
- Congressman Andy Harris Joins 57 GOP Lawmakers to Vote Against Disaster Aid Bill
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Remembering, Reacting by Howard Freedlander
Eighteen years ago tomorrow, our homeland was attacked by terrorist hijackers who crashed American passenger planes into the World Trade Center towers … [Read More...]
- Out and About (Sort 0f): Enough Already by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Acceptance by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Local News Takes Fatal Hit by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of)Unseen…Then Disruptive by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Defending the Delicious by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Free Press Fights On by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
The Flip Side of Honesty
A while ago, a good friend became the victim of deception. It involved a work situation. Everyone involved knew each other. I came to know the facts … [Read More...]
Columist George Merrill
Mickey Mouse on the Wing by George Merrill
A little bug lives around my porch. He looks like a fly, but just barely. He’s fun to watch. His body is smooth. It’s without the hair common to … [Read More...]
Nancy Mugele
Memories of the Heart
I listened to my heart his summer as I was reflecting upon the best word to hold before the Kent School community for the upcoming academic year. As a … [Read More...]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Saving Jocko by Angela Rieck
I got another foster dog last week. Jocko is a 3-year-old purebred Havanese and since he is non-shed I will be able to rehabilitate him. It will … [Read More...]
Columnist Al Sikes
Beto and the F-Bomb by Al Sikes
Pardon my obsolete reference. I am asked from time to time (not often) about what was accomplished during the period I chaired the Federal … [Read More...]
Op-Ed
College Admissions and the American Dream by J.E. Dean
More than a few leaders in academia are nervous about the on-going college admissions scandal. Rich and privileged parents, including actress … [Read More...]
- Op-Ed: The September Democratic Debate and Civility by J.E. Dean
- Op-Ed: Keeping Watch on State Education Funding Mandate by Laura Price
- Op-Ed: Disillusioned? Hang in There and Bake a Pie by Maria Grant
- Op-Ed: Words Matter: Nobody Gets a Pass by J.E. Dean
- Op-Ed: Delmarva Oasis and Frankenfish – Building a Resilient Region by Rob Etgen
- Op-Ed: Will This National Crisis Change the Gun Debate?
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: POTUS and El Paso
As we learn more about the El Paso shooter it appears that he is a white-nationalist Latino-hater. In other words, he is disciple of our … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: After El Paso and Dayton, Congressman Harris Needs to Take Action
- Letter to Editor: Shame on You Representative Andy Harris
- An Open Letter to Rep. Andy Harris
- Letter to Editor: Harris Needs to Act on Mueller Report
- Letter to Editor: The Flaws in Current Bay Grass Protection
- Letter to Editor: Harris Says Nay on Community-Based Healthcare and Spousal Impoverishment Protections
