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I Knew it, I Knew You by Laura J. Oliver
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Spy Highlights
Town of Chestertown to Resume Groundwater Monitoring Efforts to Protect Municipal Water Supply
The Town of Chestertown is taking additional steps to strengthen long-term groundwater monitoring and protect the community’s public water supply through a proposed amendment...
Read More >>Kent County Announces Fall 2026 Citizen’s Academy Cohort – Registration Now Open
Works in Progress Celebrate Over Two Decades of Fine Art At The Artists’ Gallery By Lisa J. Gotto
Kent County Announces Fall 2026 Citizen’s Academy Cohort – Registration Now Open
Special Feature - 2026 Local Elections
Art Highlights
Art & Design
Audience Favorite Lutenist Ronn McFarlane At The Mainstay
The Mainstay welcomes renowned Lutenist Ronn McFarlane on Sunday, November 15 at 4 PM for a Hedgelawn Classical Music Series
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Artists’ Gallery Showcases “Places and Spaces” By Nancy R. Thomas Nov. 6 First Friday
Follow the Cat: Visit Artists’ Studios on The Chestertown Artist Trail Oct-31-Nov 1
Spy Columnists
The Trump Meltdown and the Midterm Elections by J.E. Dean
Yes, as the President tells us, the midterm elections are about Trump. Vote as if he is on the ballot.
Read More >>Many Talented People Die Friendless and Penniless by Maria Grant
From the Gridiron Playing for the Ravens to College Professor by David Reel
Community Op Ed
Op-Ed: Kent County State’s Attorney
In the midst of an overly divisive national political climate where sound bites and social media often drown out conversations
Read More >>Op-Ed: Proposed Changes Threaten Historic Preservation Protections Under Section 106 Review By Thom Kocubinski
The Constitution, Christianity, and the Freedom to Believe by Matt LaMotte
Local Life
Castelli Solo Exhibition Opens October 24 at MassioniArt Gallery
Carla Massoni, owner of MassoniArt Gallery, is delighted to announce the opening of Marc Castelli | It’s Never the Same,
Read More >>Garfield Center for the Arts Continues Search for Next Executive Director
Garfield Center for the Arts Continues Search for Next Executive Director
Main Street Chestertown
Rock Hall
Rock Hall Fest This Saturday!
Continuing the Rock Hall FallFest tradition of celebrating local artists with our annual promotional poster/print, it was an honor this
Read More >>2026 Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K Debuts Rock Hall Fallfest October 10
Town of Rock Hall to Celebrate Lambert Wickes Day on September 19
Garfield Center for the Arts Continues Search for Next Executive Director
Galena
Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Solar Cities By John Carroll
The benefits of solar energy are not under dispute. Not all solar projects, however, are created equal. Every project should
Read More >>Sassafras Primary School in Galena to offer new options for Kindergarten-3rd grade
State Highway Admin. Begins Safety Improvement Project at US 301 Railroad Crossing
Kent Cultural Alliance Establishes New Semi-Annual Cycles for Project Grants
Garfield Center for the Arts Continues Search for Next Executive Director
Millington
Chestertown Flashback: Guess the Spot!
A mystery Flashback this week. Do you recognize this location on the edge of Kent County? The first correct answer
Read More >>Tracing Kent County’s Jewish Roots: A Talk with Maria Wood and Roberta Hantgan
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Millington Solar Project February 19
Chestertown Flashback: Heading Over to Wilson’s Store in Millington
Garfield Center for the Arts Continues Search for Next Executive Director
Betterton
Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Solar Cities By John Carroll
The benefits of solar energy are not under dispute. Not all solar projects, however, are created equal. Every project should
Read More >>Thank You for Standing with Betterton — There Is Still Time to Make Your Voice Heard
Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project for Betterton
Garfield Center for the Arts Continues Search for Next Executive Director
Weekly Bacteria Results from ShoreRivers
Public Interest
Op-Ed: Commissioner John Price – Perspectives on Kent County’s Progress (Updated)
With Election Day and decisions about our future county leadership fast approaching, I feel compelled to inform our citizens what
Read More >>Moore and Cox Bring Heat to Debate, but Will It Alter the Race?
Kent County Recognizes Eric Thessen’s Maryland Rural Water Association Apprenticeship Completion
BGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco Propose Plan to Protect Maryland Customers from Large Energy User Cost Shifts
Tourism Spending Rises to $76.4 Million in 2025, Reflecting Strong Growth and Increased Visitor Volume
Moore and Cox Bring Heat to Debate, but Will It Alter the Race?
Kent County Recognizes Eric Thessen’s Maryland Rural Water Association Apprenticeship Completion
Business
Design with Jenn Martella: Historic American Four Square
Design with Jenn Martella: Historic American Four Square After you cross the bridge over the Chester River in Chestertown, the
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Design with Jenn Martella: Historic Victorian House, c. 1850
Health
For All Seasons Speaker Series Explores the Healing Power of Stories
For All Seasons opened its Community Speakers Series for Suicide Prevention Month with a September 16 talk by physician and
Read More >>Good Witches, Breast Cancer and Nonpartisan Team Work: A Chat with Sara Biden
Good Witches, Breast Cancer and Nonpartisan Team Work: A Chat with Sara Biden
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Education
AI and Education: Talk With Washington College Faculty
What happens to learning when a student can produce an essay or solve a coding problem in seconds? For
Read More >>A Spy Check-in on Wye River Upper School with Nicole Sophocles
Kent School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Osprey Innovation Center and Renovated Deborah C. Williams Middle School
Auction Items Announced for Gunston Oct. 17 Bull & Oyster Roast
A Spy Check-in on Wye River Upper School with Nicole Sophocles
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Letters to the Editor
This essay was prompted by the comments on a reported incident the morning of October 1, near Chester River Yacht
Read MoreOn January 20, 2025 (Day One) President Trump assumed office and immediately directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: What Benefits Our Seniors Benefits All of Kent County
I read Nensi Fiorenini’s recent letter on behalf of the Kent County Commission on Aging with appreciation. Her call for
Read MoreThis essay was prompted by the comments on a reported incident the morning of October 1, near Chester River Yacht
Read MoreOn January 20, 2025 (Day One) President Trump assumed office and immediately directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: What Benefits Our Seniors Benefits All of Kent County
I read Nensi Fiorenini’s recent letter on behalf of the Kent County Commission on Aging with appreciation. Her call for
Read MoreEd. Note: The Spy asked Ms. Croissette to forward any information she might receive from Chestertown Police or Kent County
Read MoreDavid Foster’s letter, “ICE Has Now Come to Kent County,” asks the county to treat a driveway arrest as the
Read MoreDan Schwartz is a candidate for Congress from the First Congressional District. Before running for office, for 14 years he
Read MoreThursday morning, October 1, at 7:00 AM, Kent County experienced what I believe was the first raid by masked
Read MoreThe First Job “Let’s get it DONE.” That is the slogan John Carroll has offered Kent County in his campaign
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