Public Affairs
Commissioners Enact FY2019 Budget; Residents Criticize School Funding
The Kent County Commissioners, meeting Tuesday, June 12, passed the FY 2019 county budget by a unanimous vote. There was no discussion before the vote, and there were no … [Read More...]
- Spy Eye: GOP Candidates for County Commission Speak in League Forum
- Spy Time with Congressman Andy Harris
- The Public Schools Funding Challenge: What did Talbot County Do?
- Hard Talk: Residents Press County Commissioners to Increase School Budget
- Chestertown Council Passes Budget With Tax Increase
- Chesapeake Region Unlikely to Meet 2025 Bay Cleanup Goals, Unless it Picks up Pace
Election 2018
Early Voting Open through Thursday
Do you plan to vote in this year's primary elections? You can avoid lines and that last-minute rush to vote before the polls close by taking part in … [Read More...]
- 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
- Andy Harris on the Eastern Shore June 1 to Talk Vet Issues
- Congressman Harris Supports “Right to Try” Act for Experimental Drug Use
Brevities
The Wall Comes to the Mid-Shore
When it was first announced a few months ago that the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall would be exhibited in Easton this spring, there was a some doubt that it could ever match … [Read More...]
Town & County Notes
Early Voting Open through Thursday
Do you plan to vote in this year's primary elections? You can avoid lines and that last-minute rush to vote before the polls close by taking part in … [Read More...]
- Kent 4-H Clover Kids “Bite into Beef” June 16
- Flags for Rock Hall – Celebrating the “Pearl of the Chesapeake”
- Chesapeake Charities Promotes Charitable Giving with Endow Maryland Tax Credit
- “In the Beginning . . .” Celebrates St. Paul’s 325th Anniversary
- Upper Eastern Shore Anglers June 19th Meeting
- 4-H Coming Events for June
Mid-Shore Arts
Pippin at Church Hill Theatre: a Review by Peter Heck
Pippin, now playing at Church Hill Theater, is the story of a young prince in his quest to find a meaningful life – a timeless story that resonates as … [Read More...]
Arts Notes
Last Chance to See Pippin at Church Hill Theatre
The Church Hill Theatre’s production of Pippin continues the international crowd-pleasing reputation of this fantastic musical. With music by Stephen … [Read More...]
- Short Attention Span Theatre Opens At The Garfield Center June 22
- WC’s Riverfront Concert Series Kicks Off on June 28 With Sombarkin’
- 6th Annual Art in Bloom Celebrates Floral Design
- “The Ghost”: Bio of a Spymaster at the Bookplate Friday at 6:00 pm
- The Summer Literary Salon on June 19
- Auditions for The Sisters Rosensweig at Church Hill Theatre
Mid-Shore Education
Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
Chesapeake College has taken its popular Dual Enrollment program to the Caroline Career and Tech Center this year to expand the partnership and offer college courses to … [Read More...]
- 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
- State Roundtable for Education Adds Chestertown’s Aundra Anderson to Next Generation Scholars Team
Education Notes
Author Doug Norton to Speak at Chestertown Library June 30
As a warship captain during the Cold War, Doug Norton held launch codes for nuclear weapons and was prepared to use them, but he also participated in … [Read More...]
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: Talbot Senior Summit Draws Record Crowd
Talbot Community Connections (TCC) and the Talbot County Department of Social Services recently held their third annual Talbot Senior Summit. This … [Read More...]
- 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: Preparing for Memory Loss and Dementia with Integrace’s Dr. Tabassum Majid
Senior Nation Notes
Talbot Community Connections Holds Third Annual Senior Summit on Aging
Lynn H. Sanchez of Easton, Mental Health Advocate, will be the keynote speaker for the third annual Senior Summit, “Life Reimagined Challenges and … [Read More...]
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
Camp New Dawn Scheduled for June 28 at Fisherman’s Crab Deck
Compass Regional Hospice will host a fundraiser for Camp New Dawn from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at Fisherman’s Crab Deck in Grasonville. Camp … [Read More...]
- 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
- Compass Regional Hospice Staff to Provide Counseling at Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
- Compass Regional Hospice’s Calendar of Events, June through August
- Auxiliary Makes Donation for Vital Equipment at Chestertown
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
You can Own the Chesapeake without Property by Tom Horton
I grew up middle class but land rich: roaming hundreds of acres of woods and marsh, hunting properties owned by my dad’s poultry company and his best friend. And I always … [Read More...]
- 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
- ShoreRivers Hosts “State of the Rivers” Series Across the Shore
- Bay Ecosystem: A Hunter and Conservationist Who is “Giving Back”
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: Queen Street
This charming farmhouse caught my eye for how the taupe siding and charcoal roofing blended into the surrounding wooded site. The farmhouse was once … [Read More...]
Mid-Shore Commerce
A Festive First Friday in Chestertown!
Summer is here! We know that the summer solstice on June 20 marking the day with the most hours of sunlight is the official beginning of summer, but … [Read More...]
- 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
- Gillespie Joins Chesapeake Bank and Trust
- Entrepreneurship Center Launches Free Startup Business Program
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
Op-Ed: Time, Treasure, and Talent by Darius Johnson
I've had a sour taste in my mouth over the state of education in our world. Especially its impact on Kent County Public Schools and the surrounding … [Read More...]
- Collective Joy by Nancy Mugele
- A Word of Warning on County Council Candidate Jim Luff by Jay Falstad
- Open Letter to WC President Landgraf on Kent County Schools by William Short
- This Same Sky by Nancy Mugele
- Why is MDTA Distorting Data to locate a New Bay Bridge Span by Zane Carter
- I’m a Believer by Nancy Mugele
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Fund Schools to Advance Economic Development
I have a layman’s grasp of Kent County’s annual budget process. I attend most commissioner meetings and one recent cycle, I even attended every one of … [Read More...]
- Letter to the Editor: Important Questions for County Council Candidates
- Letter to the Editor: Rising Sea Levels Will Completely Change the Chesapeake Bay
- Letter to the Editor: Rotary 2018 Flags for Heroes a Success
- Letter to the Editor: Anti-BDS Legislation is Unconstitutional
- Letter to Editor: Republican Neighbors Shouldn’t Be Fooled By Trump
- Letter to the Editor: Crying Wolf
