A friend of mine recently discovered that she has a trace amount of Neanderthal DNA. It is estimated that 2% of Eurasians and 4% of East Asians have ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Request for Proposal: Architect, Engineer, Consultant for Library Renovation
CHESTERTOWN LIBRARY, INC. BUILDING, 207 CALVERT ST., CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620 ISSUE DATE: July 15, 2024 DUE DATE AND TIME: August 9, 2024 at 5:00 ... [Continue Story]
- University of Maryland Gives Chesapeake Bay a C+ in Overall Health; Best in 21 Years
- It’s a Go: Final Regulatory Hurdle Passed for New Shore Regional Medical Center
- Let’s Talk About It: Helping Our Vets and their Families with PTSD with Beth Anne Dorman
- Main Steet Chestertown and Downtown Master Plan: Interview #2 with Bryan Matthews
- Main Street Chestertown and the Downtown Masterplan: Interview with Kristen Owen
- Main Street Chestertown to Host Public Workshop for Downtown Master Plan June 26
Spy Highlights
From and Fuller: The Biden Withdrawal, a New Harris Gravitas and VP Guessing Game
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: The Politics of Assassination Attempts, J.D. Vance as VP, and is Joe Biden’s Time Up?
- Sailing, A Part of Eastern Shore History by Regina Oliver
- From and Fuller: The Biden Pushback and Would a Harris Nomination Change Election Day Results
- Chicken Scratch: Do Not Go Beyond This Point by Elizabeth Beggins
- From and Fuller: The Fate of Joe Biden and the Supreme Court Ruling of Presidential Immunity
- From and Fuller: A Disastrous Debate for Biden and Remembering Howard Freedlander
The Arts
Plein Air ‘Meet the Artists Party’ and More by Steve Parks
Among the 58 artists competing in the 20th anniversary Plein Air Easton festival, one who planted his easel along a water view from the sumptuous ... [Continue Story]
- Founded in Gratitude: Celebrating 20 Years of Plein Air Easton
- Recommended summer reading: A new bio of the late Sen. ‘Mac’ Mathias
- Easton Art Galleries Host Plein Air Shows by Steve Parks
- The Garfield Center Announces Their 2025 Season
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Factory Takes on A Streetcar Named Desire for Plein Air
- Somerville’s New Documentary Explores History of African American Churches
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Mid-Shore Arts Plein Air Easton and ESLC Pair Up to Promote Land Conservation
Plein Air Easton introduced a new collaboration during its just-concluded 20th anniversary festival with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. This invitational for past and ... [Continue Story]
- Wild-Caught Chesapeake Blue Catfish Phenomenon Booming: Thank Goodness
- Blue Crab Populations are Down, But Experts are Not Worried
- First Baby Eagles Hatch on Reborn Chesapeake Island
- A Defining Moment for the Lakeside Development? A Chat with County Council Member Pete Lesher
- Report dolphin sightings with Chesapeake Dolphin Watch and help scientists with Chesapeake Bay research
- Dribs and Drabs: Oysters, Wisteria, Locusts and Crabs
On the Hill at Washington College
Women’s League of Washington College Adds to Scholarship for Washington College
After a successful year, WLWC donated $15,000 to The Helen Gibson Scholarship and $5,000 to Miller Library at Washington College on June 20. The ... [Continue Story]
- Washington College’ Starr Center Begins Planning Public Artwork Commemorating African American History in Chesapeake Tidewater Region
- A Changing of the Guard: A Chat with Washington College Outgoing Board Chair Steve Golding and Incoming Rick Wheeler
- Philosophy Over Coffee and the Future of Community News Keep Minds Engaged This June at Washington College
- Poet Sophie Foster Awarded $77k Sophie Kerr Prize at Washington College
- Rare, Thriving Native Bee Nesting Site on Washington College Campus
- Washington College Starr Center to Host Tea Party Inaugural Program May 23
- Five Maryland Students Vie for Washington College’s $77k Sophie Kerr Prize
- Washington College Receives $15 Million for New School Focusing on Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Business
Health
Easier, Shorter Radiation Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer Now Offered at Shore Regional Health Cancer Center
The Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is now offering easier, shorter radiation treatment for patients with ... [Continue Story]
- Everyone with Cancer Needs a Navigation Team: A Chat with UM Shore Regional Health’s Robin Ford and Rochalla Jones
- Compass in Review: A Chat with CEO Heather Guerieri
- Working Together on Senior Care: A Chat with Talbot Health’s Carrie Ottey and Upper Shore Aging’s Andy Hollis
- Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition Launches Health Careers Website
- Mid-Shore Health: The New Science of Orthopedic Care with Drs. Myron Szczukowski and Dr. Sheila Taylor
- The Moore Budget Shows $100M for Proposed Medical Center
Education
Radcliffe Creek School Initiates Search for Head of School
Radcliffe Creek School (RCS), the only K-8 institution dedicated to educating bright children with learning differences on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, recently ... [Continue Story]
- Kids Count: Maryland fell behind majority of states in childhood health indicators
- A Changing of the Guard: A Chat with Washington College Outgoing Board Chair Steve Golding and Incoming Rick Wheeler
- In Memoriam: Professor Frank Creegan
- Maryland’s School Superintendent Announces Accountability Task Force
- Breakdown Of Funding For Blueprint Plan Comes Into Focus
- Horn Point Professors Named U.S. Fulbright Scholars
Maryland News
Maryland Matters: Maryland Democrats falling in line behind Harris
Maryland Democratic leaders, most of whom are political institutionalists, have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris as the alternative to ... [Continue Story]
- Annapolis Realities: Medicaid and Child Care Costs add to MD Fiscal Woes
- Report: Affordable apartments are out of reach of many low-wage Maryland renters
- Sun Bucks aims to combat ‘summer hunger’ kids can face when school’s out
- Hundred of new laws go into effect – Maryland Matters
- YMCA Discusses Results of Market Study on Cambridge Facility
- Trump muddies Senate race by saying he hopes for a Hogan win
Brevities
Chestertown Flashback: Regatta on the Chester
For over a century sailors have devoted summer weekends to racing on the Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries. This undated photo offers a view of this classic Eastern Shore: a ... [Continue Story]
Food Friday
Food Friday: Sweet Summer Corn
I love the simplicity of summer cooking, but, as you know, my personal summertime philosophy is to send as much of the cooking outdoors with Mr. Sanders and his grill, as ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Orpheus
The myth of Orpheus was the subject of poetry by the famous Roman poets Virgil (79-19 BCE) in Georgics, Book IV, and Ovid (43 BCE -17 CE) in ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
Design with Jenn Martella: The New Welcome Center at CBMM
My first introduction to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was during a visit to my sister over the July 4th weekend in 2003. We joined the throng ... [Continue Story]
- Design with Jenn Martella: A Visit to Wings and Whitetail Farm
- Design with Jenn Martella: A Classic Cape Cod Cottage in Chestertown
- Design with Jenn Martella: 105 Cannon St. After the Work is Done
- Design with Jenn Martella: A Study in Scarlet
- Design with Jenn Martella: Modern Meets Rancher
- Design with Jenn Martella: Haven on High Street
Food and Garden
Wine of the Week: Istine Chianti Classico DOCG
Ciao Tutti! This weekend at Piazza Italian Market we are tasting the Chianti Classico DOCG ( ($25.95) from the Istine Winery in Radda In Chianti, ... [Continue Story]
- Adkins Arboretum To Hold Fall Native Plant Sale—Online!
- Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Pic!
- Wine of the Week: La Capranera IGP Campania Fiano
- Talbot County Garden Club Presents Tour Funds to Two Historic Churches in Trappe
- Bayshore Iris Society Fall Iris Rhizome Sale
- Adkin Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Pic!
Delmarva Review
- Delmarva Review: The Pond at Evening by Madeleine Cohen Oakley
- Delmarva Review: Someone Planted Kudzu in New York City by Sam Campbell
- Delmarva Review: I Land as on Mars by Mary Buchinger
- Delmarva Review: Grandfather’s Story by Richard Sensenbrenner
- Delmarva Review: Legacy by Kathryn D. Temple
- Delmarva Review: Place Setting by Katherine J. Williams
Chesapeake Lens
Chesapeake Lens: Summerscape by John Dean
Country roads, cumulus clouds, and corn fields: summer around the Bay. “Summerscape” by John Dean. ... [Continue Story]
- Chesapeake Lens: East Bay Dolphins by Frank Sheeder
- Chesapeake Lens: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” by Jeff Maguire
- Chesapeake Lens: “Double Good Luck” By Deidra Lyngard
- Chesapeake Lens: Bay Geometry by David Sites
- Chesapeake Lens: Chester Morning by Steve Clemons
- Chesapeake Lens: Magothy Morning by Maureen Malley
Commerce
Three Cheers: Moo Productions Celebrates 20 Years of Creativity in Worton
Moo Productions proudly announces its 20th-anniversary milestone. Since its inception in 2004, Moo Productions has been providing excellence in ... [Continue Story]
- The Chestertown Spy Agrees to Stop Bugging Readers by Wednesday at Midnight
- Silver Linings Jewelry Launches New Business on High Street
- What you Need to Know about Maryland’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
- Discovering Discover Easton’s Plans for 2023: A Chat with Director Holly DeKarske
- Mediation Room 8: Benefits of Using Mediation in Divorce
- CULTA Announces Partnership with National Cannabis Brand Old Pal
Community Notes
Kent County Chamber of Commerce Connects Community Through Series of Successful Events
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is proud to highlight the success of its recent community engagement efforts, reinforcing its commitment to ... [Continue Story]
- Crazy Days Ahead! July 25 – 27
- Heat Doesn’t Keep Chick-fil-A Out of the Kitchen
- $20,000 Donation Received from the Friends of the Kent County Public Library
- Historic Maryland Inn Hosts Experiential Dining Event That Shines Light on the Power of Local Partnerships
- July 18 Democratic Club Meeting with Maggie McIntosh Changed to 7 pm Zoom Talk
- WMDT Reports Plane Down in Tred Avon River and Spy Reader Photos of Search Effort
Arts Notes
Working Artists Forum Announces September Guest
Working Artists Forum is proud to present a talk on "Intuition & Its Role In Creative Invention Of All Sort” by Rebecca Hoffberger. This talk ... [Continue Story]
- Academy Art Museum’s Annual Art Showcase 2024
- Eastern Shore rural life explored in the new novel, Under the Redbud Tree by local author
- Nancy R. Thomas’ “Serendipitous Moments” Exhibit at Artists’ Gallery Through August
- Book Plate Author Event: : Karen Tumulty and “The Triumph of Nancy Reagan
- Joe Holt’s “First Friday” Show Features Mother/ Son Guests Beth and Jonah McDonald
- Retro Vibe Coffee House at Church Hill Theatre on July 26
Education Notes
Connected Devices Free Laptop Program Benefits Kent County
The Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Free Lap Top Program. Over the past year, 800 ... [Continue Story]
- KCHS to Offer Marine Services Course
- Gunston’s Chesapeake Watershed Semester Receives EE Ford Grant for Environmental Programming
- Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) to Hold Showcase of Fall 2024 Classes
- Benedictine’s Chrome City Fundraiser to Take Place Saturday, July 27th
- Local Knights of Columbus Recognize Faith and American Values Essay Winners
- Fatima Kaleem And William O’Donnell Named Constitution Alliance Scholarship Winners
Health Notes
For All Seasons Offers Dare To Lead™ Training for the Community
For All Seasons is excited to bring Dr. Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead™ courage-building program to the community to provide practical tools and in-depth ... [Continue Story]
- Shore Community Outreach Team Offers Free Health Screenings, Information in Rock Hall
- Choptank Health encourages back-to-school immunizations
- Choptank Health Announces New Medical Provider in Chestertown
- For All Seasons Receives Women Who Care Talbot County Donations
- UM Shore Regional Health Announces New, Simpler Registration Process for Childbirth and Education Courses
- UM Shore Medical Group – Urology Welcomes Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS
Local Opinion
Hypocrisy is Alive and Well and Living in America! By Maria Grant
Call me crazy, but I don’t get why people who say incredibly damning things about a candidate then turn around and support him. Not only support him ... [Continue Story]
- Help Wanted: A Fit Commander by Aubrey Sarvis
- Let’s Remember the 1964 Republican Convention by Ross Jones
- Don’t Judge Lest Ye Be Judged, but Judge We Must by Maria Grant
- The Real Debate We Need by Heather R. Mizeur
- Underappreciated by Bob Moores
- Op-Ed: Israel/HAMAS War: The US should Completely Change the Subject
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Will Rogers
Correspondents for cable news seem to have found a favorite spot in the United States Capitol to file their reports. They stand so close to a statue ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to the Editor: Chestertown Landscape is Rapidly Changing
- Letter to Editor: High Impact of Morgnec Road Solar Field on Chestertown Gateway
- Letter to Editor: Thanks to the Spy Community
- Letter to Editor: Recognizing Chestertown’s Strengths
- Letter to Editor: 10 Commandments on Louisiana Classroom Walls
- Letter to Editor: United in Pride Against Prejudice, Embracing Diversity
Columnist J.E. Dean
Election 2024: The Cards Have Been Reshuffled by J.E. Dean
Donald Trump had a bad day last Sunday. When Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the election, Trump’s campaign strategy went out the window. ... [Continue Story]
- Donald Trump is Not a Martyr, Really by John E. Dean
- The Clock is Ticking for Democrats and for Democracy
- Yes, the President Can Shoot Someone on Fifth Avenue by J.E. Dean
- Will the Heat Dome Change Climate Politics Here and Nationally? By J.E. Dean
- I Will not Vote for a Convicted Felon, Will You? By J. E. Dean
- The Day America Rescued Europe from Hitler by J. E. Dean
Columnist Craig Fuller
So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
After anticipation of President Biden’s withdrawal stretching for weeks, the fact of it occurring less than 24 hours ago feels stunning. However, the ... [Continue Story]
- One Amazing Story by One Amazing Individual by Craig Fuller
- A Presidential Debate: No Commission / No Audience / Perhaps, No Gloves by Craig Fuller
- An Enjoyable and Important White House Story by Craig Fuller
- Biden’s Two Biggest Problems: Perception and Trust by Craig Fuller
- An Important Set of Facts – It’s Up to You to Form an Opinion by Craig Fuller
- Primary Election Results Put Maryland Front and Center in Determining Control of US Senate
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Stars in Different Realms by Howard Freedlander
What did Willie Mays and Donald Sutherland have in common? Nothing. Except an overriding desire to excel in each’s craft. Mays was a true wonder ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of): Slavery of Thought by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Higher Education on Edge by Howard Freedlander
- Strike for Democracy by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): American Voter by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Hospice Heroes by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): An Apolitical Document Fails by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Laura Oliver
What if This is True? By Laura J. Oliver
This is about pet peeves, of which my pet is not one. But squirrels are. I don’t like being surprised by a load of wet laundry that’s been sitting ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
A Bunch of Neanderthals by Angela Rieck
A friend of mine recently discovered that she has a trace amount of Neanderthal DNA. It is estimated that 2% of Eurasians and 4% of East Asians have ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
Dodging Bullets by Al Sikes
Donald J Trump dodged a bullet, literally. And thankfully. But, yesterday he did not. He now must defeat Vice-President Kamala Harris. He went from a ... [Continue Story]
Senior Life
Herb Cain Appointed Executive Director of Upper Shore Aging
The Board of Directors at Upper Shore Aging has announced the appointment of Herb Cain as its new executive director. Cain has been a community-minded ... [Continue Story]
- Water, Water Everywhere…For Drinking, Playing And Exercising!
- Upper Shore Aging Honors Volunteers
- Talbot County Commission on Aging to host a Senior Resource Fair
- Could Your Core Be Getting Frail? By Susan Covey
- Working Together on Senior Care: A Chat with Talbot Health’s Carrie Ottey and Upper Shore Aging’s Andy Hollis
- Senior Life: Stepping Out by Susan Covey