Public Affairs
Spy Poll Results: Chestertown Overwhelmingly Likes Idea of Nonstop Public Transportation to Easton
The results of a Spy poll on public transportation is in, and the conclusions might surprise a few people. In short, Residents of Kent County overwhelmingly support some … [Read More...]
- Back home on their Range: Quail find Refuge on Restored Grassland by Tim Wheeler
- DCA Plans Changes in “Crazy Days,” First Friday
- Chestertown Theater Looks to Open in August
- Chestertown to Get Map of Water System
- Facing a Finite Future, Smith Islanders put Their Faith in Jetties and God By Jeremy Cox
- Colvin Wins Democratic Primary in First District Race
Election 2018
Kent County Primary Results : Short, Jacob, Mason Lead Commissioner Race on Republican Side
THIS ARTICLE UPDATED Wed. June 27 to include more election information. Tuesday, June 26, was the primary election day in Maryland. Kent County … [Read More...]
- Grassroots Progressive Groups in MD 1st District to Protest Family Separation
- Early Voting Open through Thursday
- Election 2018: A Spy goes to Queen Anne’s County to Meet Barry Donadio
- Election 2018: 1st District LWV Democratic Candidates Forum Highlights
- DCKC Meet & Greet Event: Meet Allison Galbraith
- Salisbury Mayor Jake Day Endorses Jesse Colvin for 1st District Race
Brevities
Looking at Chestertown from the West: Basket-Makers Go on Strike and Win
Editor's note: This is a new Spy series that will be sharing historic news clippings on Chestertown from the perspective of the newspapers of Washington, D.C. Baltimore, … [Read More...]
- Spy Poll: Would You Use a Scheduled Shuttle Bus between Chestertown and Easton?
- Looking at Chestertown from the West: The Sun Reports on Miserable Train Service
- And the Winners Are… The Boccelaureates
- Spy Minute: After Seven Years, Mainstay is Having Another Party
- Homage to Donald Hall: Afternoon at MacDowell by Jane Kenyon
- The Wall Comes to the Mid-Shore
Town & County Notes
Qlarant Hosts Annual Grant Awards Event
Qlarant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of nationally recognized program integrity and quality company, Qlarant, has awarded charitable grants to … [Read More...]
- Maryland Launches “Know Your Zone” Hurricane Preparedness Campaign
- Rep. Andy Harris Opens Application for Military Service Academy Nominations
- Chester River Health Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Funds for UM SMC
- Children’s Author Lynn W. Peters at Twigs & Teacups July 6
- The Magical Illusions of Ran’D Shine at KCPL June 27
- New Chesapeake College President to Speak at Independence Day Celebration
Mid-Shore Arts
Chesapeake Brass Band in Fountain Park July 7
Come on down to Fountain Park this Saturday, July 7, for the second in Chestertown’s Music in the Park summer concert series, featuring the Chesapeake … [Read More...]
Arts Notes
Green Room Gang to Perform at Church Hill Theatre
The sounds of singing and dancing are filling the Church Hill Theatre as talented local youngsters rehearse for their productions of Winnie the Pooh, … [Read More...]
- The Annual Cherry Tree Young Writers’ Conference July 18 and 19
- KCAC Announces FY19 Officers, Names Carla Massoni to Board
- Food Friday: Yes, You Do Dare to Eat a Peach
- Cowboy Junkies: Major Concert at the Avalon July 27
- The High & Wides at the Riverfront Concert Series July 26
- 6th Annual Art in Bloom Supported Camp Scholarships
Mid-Shore Education
Major Kerr Fund Grant Supports WRUS MakerSpace
An innovative MakerSpace project at Centreville’s Wye River Upper School (WRUS), has been greatly strengthened by a $120,000 grant from the Grayce B. Kerr Fund, Inc. of … [Read More...]
- Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
- Top Grad is Pursuing American Dream through Education
- 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
Education Notes
Gunston Announces Fourth Quarter Academic Honors
Congratulations to the following students for earning High Honors or Honors for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 academic year. To earn a place on … [Read More...]
- Wye River Upper School Graduates Offer Strong Testimonies
- Gunston Students Excel in National Foreign Language Exams
- St. Anne’s Episcopal School Chosen to Model New Singapore Math Materials
- Gunston Receives Edward E. Ford Grant
- The Benedictine School 2018 Graduation Ceremony
- The Gunston School Celebrates 107th Commencement
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: A Sexagenarian’s Musings on “Aging in Place”
One of my favorite movies is “The Thin Man,” based on the first of six mystery novels by Dashiell Hammett. Nick Charles is a retired detective who … [Read More...]
- 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
- Senior Nation: Talbot Community Connections Holds Mid-Shore Senior Summit with Lynn Sanchez as Keynote Speaker
- Senior Nation: Preparing for Dementia with Integrace’s Tabassum Majid – Part Two
- Senior Nation: A Different Kind of Homecoming for Washington College Alumni at Heron Point
Senior Nation Notes
Senior Nation: Home Instead Senior Care & Upper Shore Aging Start Joint Fundraising Effort
Today, representatives for Home Instead Senior Care and Upper Shore Aging announced a joint fundraising effort aimed at helping area seniors get … [Read More...]
- 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
- Integrace Bayleigh Chase Presents Dementia Caregiver Educational Series
Health & Recovery
UM SRH Announces Sale of Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown
University of Maryland Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown is under new ownership effective June 1, 2018. The Center staff are making the transition and net proceeds from sale are committed to enhance health care services and equipment at UM Shore Medical Center at … [Read More...]
- UM Chester River Health Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
- 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
Health & Recovery Notes
Chester River Health Foundation Celebrates Donors at Philosopher’s Terrace Pavilion Event
UM Chester River Health Foundation celebrated the second anniversary of Shore Medical Pavilion at Chestertown by hosting a “thank you” reception for … [Read More...]
- Prochaska Assumes Expanded Role as Emergency Department Manager at Chestertown
- Compass Regional Hospice’s Calendar of Events, July through September
- Camp New Dawn Scheduled for June 28 at Fisherman’s Crab Deck
- Compass Regional Hospice Celebrates ‘Champion’ Legislators and Corporate Leaders
- Compass Regional Hospice Partners with ‘We Honor Veterans’
- Hayman Promoted to Director of Clinical Services at Compass Regional Hospice
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
Man-Made Oyster Reef Near Key Bridge is Thriving
A man-made oyster reef finished a year ago next to Fort Carroll in the middle of the Patapsco River is in excellent condition. Recent monitoring results found most of the … [Read More...]
- WC Environmental Science Students Embark on Collaborative Groundwater Study
- You can Own the Chesapeake without Property by Tom Horton
- C+ Grade for the Chester River
- 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
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
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: Swann Point Farm
This 177+ acre site on a private and secluded peninsula offers expansive views of its rural surroundings including shoreline on Tavern Creek with easy … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Commerce
Easton’s Qlarant Named a Top Predictive Analytics Solution Provider
Easton's Qlarant, a nationally recognized program integrity and quality company, has been named a Top Ten predictive analytics solution provider for … [Read More...]
- 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
- The Greater Chestertown Initiative: Open for Business Loan Program Begins
Commerce Notes
Chesapeake Bank and Trust Announces Membership in Allpoint
Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company has joined Allpoint Network, which means its clients now have access to America’s largest surcharge-free ATM … [Read More...]
- Main Street Chestertown Awards $29,000 in Grants for Downtown Façade Improvements
- Laura Johnson Steps Up Into Role as Vice President of Finance
- Sarah Schut Attains Certified Financial Planner™ Designation
- Collaborative Marketing Campaign With BuzzFeed Wins International Communications Awards
- Qlarant Expands National Presence Opening 3 Locations
- WC Marketing and Communications Lands Five Awards in International Competition
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
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
Reading Water by Nancy Mugele
I have been looking for my dog-eared copy of Upstream by Mary Oliver for months. I am inspired by this collection in which Oliver illustrates the … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor:Trump’s Deplorables
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton coined “Deplorables” during the 2016 presidential campaign, her signal attempt to mark out Donald Trump’s core … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: A Fitting Nickname
- Letter to the Editor: We must have Zero Tolerance of Separating Children from Parents
- Letter to Editor: Eastern Neck Refuge Needs Help
- Letter to the Editor: Fund Schools to Advance Economic Development
- Letter to the Editor: Important Questions for County Council Candidates
- Letter to the Editor: Rising Sea Levels Will Completely Change the Chesapeake Bay
