The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is detouring traffic on MD 213 (Centreville Road) temporarily to … [Read More...]
Public Affairs
Commissioners Hear ShoreRivers Update, Broadband Proposal
Riverkeepers Zack Kelleher and Tim Trumbauer of ShoreRivers gave the Kent County Commissioners an update on the health of the Sassafras and Chester Rivers at the … [Read More...]
- Profiles in Education: Chesapeake College’s Cliff Coppersmith Starts Year Two
- Rock Hall Vice Mayor Andrews’ Residency in Question
- Pro Development Advocates and Conservationists at Odds on Third Kent Island Span
- Decision on Chestertown Police Delayed Five Months
- Shuttering Chestertown Police Department is Option to Rein in Costs
- Bay Bridge Open House Draws Good Crowd, But Offers Little New Info
Remembrances
Remembering John Gannon of Dungannon Farm
John Francis Gannon passed away at his home in Centreville, Md. on October 15, 2019. He was 87. Born on July 17, 1932 in Centreville, Gannon was the … [Read More...]
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Striped Bass Index Documents Below-Average Year
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the results of the young-of-year striped bass survey, which tracks reproduction of the species in Chesapeake Bay. The … [Read More...]
- Some Chesapeake Bay States Fighting EPA Clean Water Rule Rollback
- Low Salinity Wallops Oysters in Chesapeake
- The Future of Solar in Maryland with Nature Conservancy’s Josh Kurtz
- 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
Brevities
Giant Squash in Still Pond!
When Cindy Quinn of Still Pond planted one corner of her vegetable garden with squash last June, she had no notion what a big surprise she was in for. A real big … [Read More...]
- Bordley History Center Renovations Begin
- Chestertown Lions Club Adds Generous Support for Garden Club’s “Good Seeds” Project
- High Street and Park Row to be Closed for Farmers Market
- CRY&CC Calls for Artists as Part of 90th Birthday Celebration
- Local Health Expo is October 17
- Diane Daniels and the Ghosts of Chestertown and Kent County
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: Harris Votes to Separate Children from Families at U.S. Border
I believe that our 1st District Representative in Congress is out of step with the voters in our district. He just voted against H.R. 2203, a bill … [Read More...]
Maryland Politics & Policy
GOP Gov. Hogan Affirms Support for Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has shared his support for a Congressional impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, saying at one point that the … [Read More...]
- Rep. Andy Harris to Hold Three Town Halls on Eastern Shore
- Talking About Another Chesapeake Bay Bridge
- Safety Procedures, Video Monitoring Increase in Maryland Public Schools
- Former Chestertown Police Chief Sworn in at NRP
- Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Nearly $600,000 for Conowingo Dam
- White House Ukraine Call Summary “Damning,” Hoyer, other Democrats, Say
The Arts
RiverArts Studio Tour Moment: Porcelain Artist Rick Bisgyer
Nationally known Porcelain Artist Rick Bisgyer discusses how he was inspired to create his signature Sailing Vessel pieces that will be on display in … [Read More...]
- Academy Art Museum’s Craft Show’s People’s Choice Award Goes to Hegland Glass
- 22 Years and Growing: AAM’s Craft Show Preview by Steve Parks
- RiverArts Minute: Patti Hegland discusses Exhibition of Work from Artists in 2019 Studio Tour
- Spy Review: Aaron Tyler Kuffner’s “Bodyphones” at the Academy
- New Chestertown Mural by Radcliffe Creek School Students
- Chesapeake Film Festival Hits the Big Time by Steve Parks
Town & County Notes
Wye Christmas Bazaar Returns for the 56th Year
How did a small-town church bazaar become a “don’t-miss” event for generations of smart Christmas shoppers on the Eastern Shore? The answer is … [Read More...]
- “Dickens of a Christmas” seeks Victorian Themed Vendors for London Row
- Haven Ministries Hosts 3rd Annual Beef, Bonfires & Cigars
- Obtaining and Retaining Volunteers Workshop October 15
- Small Grants Available from the Stories of the Chespeake Heritage Area
- October’s First Friday with Sultana Education Foundation
- Unitarian Universalists: Rev. John Wright “I Will Not Refuse To Do The Something That I Can Do About Gun Violence”
Mid-Shore Education
Kent School to Host Secondary School Fair and SSAT
On Monday, October 7, Kent School will host a secondary school fair for students in Grades Seven and Eight and their parents or guardians. The event will be held in the M.V. … [Read More...]
- A Scenic Commute for New Gunston Students
- 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
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 … [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
Mid-Shore Commerce
Cambridge, Site of First East Coast Outdoor Cannabis Harvest
Erin Cox writes in the Washington Post that the East Coast’s first outdoor, commercial cannabis harvest is underway in Cambridge. … [Read More...]
- Eastern Shore Farm & Country and Eastern Shore Wreath companies open new location
- Franchot Gives Cornerstore Award to BookPlate’s Tom Martin
- Commerce: Bountiful’s Jamie Merida on Keeping Retail Growing on the Shore
- Tom Martin’s The Bookplate to be honored with Comptroller’s Cornerstone Award for Local Business Excellence
- Chestertown’s Larry Culp Bullish on Future of GE
- Just Sayin’: Cambridge Named a Top Place to visit by Smithsonian
Senior Nation
Ask Irma: The Role of Adult Children with Aging Parents
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...]
- Ask Irma: Harmonicas for Health and Welfare
- 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
Mid-Shore Food
Family Fun Day to Feature Hayrides, Games and Fun for Everyone
Join Friendship Montessori School and Crow Vineyard & Winery for a day of games, hayrides, a petting zoo, raffles and more at Family Fun Day on … [Read More...]
- Spy Diner: Cambridge Foodie World Lives On
- 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
Habitat
House of the Week: A Four-Square that’s a Ten
My last house in Knoxville, TN, was an American Four-Square. I was captivated by this charming Four-Square on one of Chestertown’s highly sought after … [Read More...]
Arts Notes
Experience The Importance of Being Earnest at Church Hill Theatre
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, subtitled A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, will delight audiences of all ages at the start of the … [Read More...]
- Marc Castelli’s “The King’s Tide” Exhibit at Massoniart
- Sue Matthews Sings the Music of Hoagy Carmichael October 26
- Tred Avon Players Workshop on Auditioning for a Play
- Olde Kent Quilters Show and Market October 19 & 20
- The Hedgelawn Classical Series Presents Duo Sorolla October 20
- The Hendrik Meurkens Quartet at The Mainstay October 19
Education Notes
Wye River Upper School Celebrates Gala Major Sponsors
In advance of Wye River Upper School’s Candlelit Gala…Lighting the Path for Bright Achievers, the school is proud to announce the event’s major … [Read More...]
- WRUS Students Compete in Washington College’s Cardboard Boat Regatta
- Said Sadek Speaks at Washington College on Oct. 23
- Wye River Upper School Debuts Middendorf MakerSpace
- Philosopher Justin Tiwald Leads Ethics Talk Oct. 16 at WC
- R. Eric Thomas, Award-Winning Playwright, Talks About Writing Humor Oct. 17
- WC-ALL to Host Washington College CES’s Kate Livie at October Learn at Lunch
Mid-Shore Health Notes
Compass Regional Hospice Patient Volunteer Training Set in Caroline County
Compass Regional Hospice will offer a training session for individuals interested in becoming a patient care volunteer. Registration is required … [Read More...]
- UM SRH’s Rehabilitation Services Offers Weekly Wheelchair Clinic
- Qlarant Foundation Announces Request for Grant Proposals
- Redner’s Grocery Receipt Collection Program Will Help Fund Medical Equipment
- UM Shore Medical Group – Women’s Care Celebrates National Midwifery Week
- UM Shore Medical Group Welcomes New Women’s Health Physician
- Compass Regional Hospice Recognizes World Mental Health Day
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Rivers, Creeks and Neighborhoods by Howard Freedlander
A recent tour of Trippe Creek in Talbot County got me thinking about life on water, where a river or creek is a road or highway connecting a … [Read More...]
- Out and About (Sort of): Escapism by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Unwritten Contract by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): An Idea Untaken by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Learning Outside Classroom by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Remembering, Reacting by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort 0f): Enough Already by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
Celebrating the Makers by Craig Fuller
Serving as the chairman of the Academy Art Museum’s annual Craft Show for the past two years has been an honor and a pleasure. In so many ways over … [Read More...]
Columist George Merrill
Snapshots Of Daily Life: Doctors by George Merrill
A one-stop doctor’s visit is history. Today, with the proliferation of medical specialties, one visit is just for starters. Consider this: We have … [Read More...]
Nancy Mugele
Changing Tides
My yard is still a soggy mess after last week’s convergence of subtropical storm Melissa and the Full Hunter’s Moon caused the highest high tides I … [Read More...]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Out of Africa: The Southern Pride by Angela Rieck
The Southern Pride is gone. Just two years ago, we watched this magnificent pride of lions that ruled the Sabi Sands region of Kruger National … [Read More...]
Columnist Al Sikes
We are Being Played by Al Sikes
We are being played. Politicians and interest groups are scripting our views and rhetoric. And, in the middle of this self-serving cacophony, the … [Read More...]
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Changing My Mind on Impeaching the President by Steve Parks
Until recently, I was not in favor of impeaching President Trump for the very good reason that, while impeachment seems all but certain in the House … [Read More...]
