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Public Affairs
Chestertown Spy COVID-19 Daily Mid-Shore Update for April 9 (3 PM)
For the next few weeks, the Spy will be aggregating the latest news updates, as well as closings and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the Mid-Shore, every … [Read More...]
- Chestertown Reverses Course on Farmers Market; Will Not Open on Saturday
- Kent County Offers Social Distancing Guidance to Businesses
- COVID-19: MSCF’s Buck Duncan on Scholarships and Non-Profit Emergency Funding
- Chestertown Farmers Market Will Reopen Saturday in Wilmer Park
- COVID-19: Mid-Shore Public Safety with Sheriff Joe Gamble
- COVID-19: Keeping Communities Together with YMCA’s Robbie Gill
Town & County Notes
Compassion and Empathy Can Help in a Time of Stress and Uncertainty
We are home and now we are on lockdown following Governor Hogan’s latest message delivered on Monday, March 30, but for some of us, we have been home … [Read More...]
- Feed the Children and Elderly Initiative
- Face Mask Challenge – Kent County
- MSCF Establishes COVID-19 Response Fund for Mid-Shore Nonprofits
- YMCA of the Chesapeake Supports Community Needs During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Haven Ministries Responding with HOPE to COVID-19
- MSPB Continues to Provide Civil Legal Services During COVID-19 Outbreak
Great Slow Down
The Great Slow Down List: Jeff Horstman
As the Spy has pointed out in a recent editorial, the country and our … [Read More...]
- The Great Slow Down List: Kurt Landgraf
- The Great Slow Down List: Janet Pfeffer
- The Great Slow Down List: Glenn Wilson
- The Great Slow Down List: Nancy McCloy
- The Great Slow Down List: Robert Tiernan
- The Great Slow Down List: Steven Arnold
- The Great Slow Down List: J.E. Dean
- The Great Slow Down List: Dan Watson
- The Great Slow Down List: Marty Sikes
- The Great Slow Down List: Jim Dissette
Maryland Politics & Policy
Gov. Hogan Takes Aggressive Action to Protect Nursing Home Residents, Staff Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks
Gov. Larry Hogan today enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s … [Read More...]
- Gov. Hogan Announces Financial Relief Initiatives, Accelerates Hospital Surge Plan
- Rep. Harris Blasts Relief Package, Says U.S. Will ‘Learn A Lot’ From COVID-19
- Stay Home, Gov. Hogan Orders Marylanders
- Board Nixes Polling Places for Special Election, Recommends Same for Primary
- Hogan: Non-Essential Businesses Must Close at 5 p.m., Residents Urged to Stay Home
- Chesapeake Crab Industry Remains Crippled by Visa Shortage, Coronavirus
The Arts
Jay Fleming: A Visual Storyteller for a Changing Chesapeake by Heather Hall
Exploring the photography of Jay Fleming is an evocative experience. The eyes of a waterman invite you to sit awhile and listen to his story. … [Read More...]
- Love in the Time of COVID by Val Cavalheri
- Mid-Shore Arts: An Unexpected Bump in the Road with Talbot Arts Council’s Joan Levy
- Massoni Gallery Offers “SHELTER” Online
- Mid-Shore Arts: Maria Wood and a New RiverArts Era
- Mid-Shore Arts: A Check-in with Avalon’s Al Bond on Farmers’ Markets and Concerts
- On the Performing Arts and GCTV: A Chat with Steven Arnold
Health
COVID-19 Preparations in Full Swing at UM Shore Regional Health
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is intensely engaged in planning to care for our community in the event of an influx of patients … [Read More...]
- Shore Regional Health Announces Imaging Changes due to COVID-19
- UMMS Announces Visitor Restrictions At All Facilities
- COVID-19: On the Front Lines with St. Vincent de Paul’s Alex Handy
- For All Seasons Open with Screening Measures in Place
- Univ. of Md. Medical System to Postpone Elective Procedures
- CDC Recommends Postponement or Cancellation of Events, Gatherings of 50 or More People for Next Eight Weeks
Brevities
Chestertown Poll Results: Concerned, But Healthy
Our third survey reveals that we are sharing this experience with common concern. Our community is remarkable healthy, which is wonderful. However, just over one in four of … [Read More...]
- Take the Spy Pulse Poll #3 – Our Shared Experience
- TACL: Area Virtual Service Update
- The Pulse Poll Results: How Chestertown is Spending their Time
- The Great Slow Down List: Susan Baldwin
- Chestertown Spy Questionnaire: Take the Pulse Results and New Poll
- Covid-19 and Small Acts of Kindness: Fans of Anna Burgess
Education
Kent Schools Plan for Extended Closure
Kent County schools are preparing plans for teaching students remotely during an extended closure that will last until at least April 24. “As you know, the entire country … [Read More...]
- Character Really Does Count During a Pandemic: A Chat with Lauren Kay Weber
- Mid-Shore Kids: Mr. Remesch Shares a Song
- USM Campuses to Shift to Distance Learning for Rest of Semester, Commencements Canceled
- CES Closes Offices to Public; Cancels, Postpones Spring Events
- Washington College to Provide Remote Instruction for Rest of Semester
- School Construction Spending Package Passes House, 128-6
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Coronavirus Closes Bay Region Beaches, Some Park Facilities
The coronavirus pandemic that’s keeping many people inside across the Chesapeake Bay watershed is also limiting some outdoor recreational opportunities — closing campgrounds, … [Read More...]
- Climate Study Predicts Heavier Rains, Deeper Floodwaters on Eastern Shore
- Shore Ecosystem: A Chat on Eco-Resilience with QAC’s Amy Moredock
- Money Comes Through to Resume Oyster Reef Work on the Tred Avon
- Environmentalists, Shore Officials Oppose Conowingo Settlement
- White House Targets Chesapeake Cleanup Funding for 91% Cut in 2021 Budget
- Striped Bass Fishing Cuts to Hit Bay Anglers Harder than Watermen
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: When it is Not A Walk in the Park
President Trump’s lack of setting national policy with stringent guidelines is leading Americans to run amok. When the Centers for Disease Control … [Read More...]
- Letter to Editor: Cash Payments give Americans Crucial Economic Support
- Letter to Editor: Hats Off to Compass Regional Hospice During Crisis
- Letter to Editor: Let’s Get COVID-19 Testing Right
- Letter to the Editor: CASA of the Mid-Shore information
- Letter to Editor: Stay Healthy, Eat Local
- Letter to Editor: A Simple Way You Can Make a Difference
Commerce
Commerce: Chloe Meyerhoff, Horse Therapist
Of the top five businesses in Talbot County, three are in health care, one is Walmart and one is a producer of “No Antibiotic Ever” chicken. How can a … [Read More...]
- Mid-Shore Commerce: Blue Crab Airlines Fails to Take Off
- COVID-19: Chesapeake Bank’s Glenn Wilson on Commerce and United Way Grants
- The State of Chestertown Commerce during COVID-19 with Kay MacIntosh
- All Md. Comptroller Branch Offices Closed; Taxpayer Assistance Still Available Via Email, Phone
- Comptroller Urges $500 Million in Small Business Relief From State’s Rainy Day Fund
- Comptroller Urges $500 Million in Small Business Relief From State’s Rainy Day Fund
Spy Editorial
Council’s Re-Commitment to Local Policing Restores Force Morale and Public Confidence in CPD
The Spy applauds the vote of the Mayor & Council to support the Chestertown Police Department. The vote comes four months after Mayor Cerino … [Read More...]
Elections
- Chestertown’s Voting Districts Violate Constitution, ACLU and NAACP say
- Fundraising Expectations for Legislative Candidates Skyrocketing, Report Says
- Herz Beats Kuiper by 3-1 Margin, Efland Unopposed Takes Ward 4
- Campaign Finance Report Shows Herz Leads Kuiper in Fundraising
- Former Congressional Staffer Challenges Harris in GOP Primary
- Kuiper and Herz to Square Off at LWV Forum, Oct. 29
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Keep the Farmers’ Market Closed by Maria Wood
I am disappointed in the decision to re-open the farmers' market in Chestertown this weekend, and worried about the consequences to the … [Read More...]
- Hitting the Reset Button by Amelia Blades Steward
- Op-Ed: Useless Drivel by Steve Parks
- Op-Ed: What are Bad Behaviors During a Time of Crisis? By J.E. Dean
- Op-Ed: Lessons for Our Times from Harold Denton by David Reel
- Op-Ed: The Pandemic Deniers Could Kill Us by J.E. Dean
- Op-Ed: Increase Physical Distance without Increasing Social Distance by David Foster
Senior Nation
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Update: Community Conferencing Project and Elders
One of the least known local nonprofit organizations is the extraordinary work that Mid-Shore Pro Bono provides for thousands of residents every … [Read More...]
- Hogan Proposes More Than $1 Billion in Tax Cuts for Retirees
- Ask Irma: Home for the Holidays with Parents and Adult Children
- Ask Irma: The Role of Adult Children with Aging Parents
- 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
Habitat
House of the Week: Classic Bungalow
This classic bungalow has all the very appealing elements of that architectural style-the main roof extending to shed roofs that create front and back … [Read More...]
Food
Maryland Bill Would Restrict What Foods Can Be Labeled ‘Meat
Foods made of animal tissues cultured from cells outside of the original animal, plants and insects could not be labeled “meat” in Maryland under a … [Read More...]
Arts Notes
“The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See is One Maryland One Book Selection
Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce the selection of The Island of Sea Women: A Novel by Lisa See for the 2020 One Maryland One Book program. … [Read More...]
- Call for Script Proposals for the Garfield Center 2021 Season
- The Artists’ Gallery Features Marc Rubin in April
- ‘GCTV – The Garfield Streams the Arts’ to Premiere Wednesday, March 25
- The Spy Streaming Guide–What to Watch
- Fantastic Fungi Now Showing Online March 26
- Chesapeake Chamber International Music Competition & April Events Postponed
Education Notes
The Gunston School Pivots to Distance Learning
An Email Forward It started with an email forward. “Have you heard of this new virus that causes pneumonia?” from Gunston’s Head of School John Lewis … [Read More...]
- Radcliffe Creek School Students Embrace Distance Learning
- Kent School Launches Distance Learning in Preschool through Grade Eight
- Gunston Asks “What’s Your Story?” on Annual Global Awareness Day
- George Washington Prize Winner Colin Calloway to Speak at WC on March 17
- Guardian Reporter Nina Lakhani to Speak at Washington College
- Civil Rights Leader Speaks on Voting Reform March 19
Health Notes
UMMS Announces Universal Masking Policy In Response To COVID-19
As part of its ongoing preparedness and response effort regarding COVID-19 and in order to protect patients, staff and visitors, the University of … [Read More...]
- Mental Health Help and Resources
- Free Community Webinar – Coping with our New Normal
- Compass Regional Hospice Celebrates National Volunteer Month
- Qlarant Foundation Awards Additional Grants to Maryland Nonprofits
- Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence Offers Help to Domestic Violence Victims
- Shore Regional Health Announces Imaging Changes Due to COVID-19
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Coping – A Coronavirus Poetic Perspective by Howard Freedlander
Being isolated, staying within yourself Reading, talking and writing, accepting quiet No deadlines, no rush, no must-to’s, no busy days Seems like … [Read More...]
- Silver Lining with the Bay Bridge by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Who Should Live? By Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of) Recliner 2.0 by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Burying the Lead? Hmmm. By Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Going Back, Finding Lessons by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Blessed are the Peacemakers by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
Good Enough by Craig Fuller
Delegate counts continue to be tallied, but one overwhelming message came from Super Tuesday, Democrats in huge numbers find Joe Biden good enough to … [Read More...]
Columist George Merrill
Snapshots of Daily Life: Idleness by George Merrill
Idle hands are the devil’s workshop, so the old saying goes. These days the devil is a hot commodity and he’s really smoking because a lot of us, … [Read More...]
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Reminiscing by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Homebound by George Merrill
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Coronavirus by George Merrill
- Snapshots of Daily Life: Girlfriend by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Seeing by George Merrill
- Snapshots Of Daily Life: Forest by George Merrill
Columnist Angela Rieck
Scenes from a Pandemic by Angela Rieck
In Key West, the beaches have closed, state parks have been barricaded, hotels have been emptied, Duvall Street bars are shut down, restaurants are … [Read More...]
Columnist Al Sikes
Silver Bullets by Al Sikes
There are no silver bullets. In the next twelve months, or until a vaccine is proved successful, everybody on the planet will be at some risk. What do … [Read More...]
Remembrances
Remembering Frank Plummer Hudson
Frank Plummer Hudson born January 1, 1921 and died February 16, 2020 at Golden Rule, an assisted living home in Rock Hall, under Hospice Care. He was … [Read More...]
