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Take the Chestertown Spy Pulse Poll #13: Monuments?

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Once again, people are asking that statues and monuments representing confederate soldiers and other symbols of the Civil War be removed from public places. These statues have been erected throughout the land, and in Talbot County, The Talbot Boys is again drawing a great deal of attention.
This week The Spy asks readers to take a stand on whether these statues should continue to stand. Two points of view are expressed and we ask you to share which argument you most favor.
The results of the Sunday survey will be published on Wednesday. Take the Survey before Tuesday evening by clicking HERE. Thanks for participating.

Take the Chestertown Spy Pulse Poll #12: A Look At Global Warming – What Will You Do?

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One of the most important issues mentioned several months ago in discussions on the Eastern Shore was global warming. The Spy found a recent list of important things we should do to reduce Greenhouse Gases and thus Global Warming. It got us thinking…just what are we most likely and least likely to do?

This is a survey where a list of ten items is ranked. The TOP of the list are MOST LIKELY and at the BOTTOM of the list should be the LEAST LIKELY things you would do. Enjoy the survey and look for results in The Spy on Wednesday.

Take the Chestertown Spy Poll here.

Chestertown Spy Pulse Survey # 11 Results – Minneapolis

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During these troubling days, Chestertown Spy readers shared their thoughts on two related topics: the question of whether what happened in Minneapolis could happen here; and, a judgement on what has been done to build better relationships between law enforcement and community.
Of those responding, about 2 out of 3 felt it was unlikely that something similar would happen. But, it should be noted 16% were less comfortable suggesting it is somewhat or a real possibility.
Chestertown Spy respondents by 31% reported a concern that not enough had been done to improve law enforcement/community relationships with 21% expressing a more favorable views about what has been done over the past few years.

June 2020 Sky-Watch

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As summer arrives with the Summer Solstice, on June 20th at 5:44 pm EDT, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn; planets we have been watching for several months in the pre-dawn south- eastern skies, will have moved into the southern skies, where they will be seen all month. In July, Jupiter and Saturn will emerge in our evening skies where they will be visible from sunset to bed-time.

The best views of Jupiter and Saturn this month will be just one hour before sunrise in the south-southwestern sky. These 2 biggest planets in our solar system appear so close to each other in the sky right now that both may be seen in the same binocular field of view. Moreover, a neat globular cluster of stars called M-75 may also be seen with binoculars just below the line between the 2 planets. And on June 8 and 9 the waning gibbous Moon will be found near the two planets.

Mars comes up after Jupiter and Saturn, around 1 or 2 am, and will be seen at its best around 4 am in the southern sky. Mars will brow in size and brightness all month and telescopes will begin to reveal some of its surface features. We can look forward to the closest approach of Mars to Earth since 2018 in October, when it will be as bright as Jupiter looks to us now.

Venus has moved into view in the pre-dawn eastern sky in June, but remains low —– only 8 degrees above the horizon on June 30th —– among the stars of Taurus; one hour before sunrise.

During the first two weeks of June, Mercury will be well placed among the stars of Gemini after sunset looking west. On June 4th Mercury will be below the star Pollux, one of the two top head stars of Gemini the twins (the other head star is Castor). Look for Mercury in the west between June 4th (setting 2 hours after the Sun) and the 13th (setting 1 hour after the Sun).

June’s Full Moon is on June 5th.

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Chestertown Spy Survey #9  Results – Spy Readers Resist Lifting Restrictions

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There was one clear theme in this week’s Sunday Survey….a total lifting of restrictions is not supported. Outdoor activities rate more favorably. But, event there, the community seems cautious.

View the results below for those who participated. And, join in the next Spy Survey this Sunday.

When asked what other activities should see a lifting of restrictions, these were the most frequent responses:

When asked what other activities should restrictions remain in place, the following were the most frequent responses:


Then, when asked where restrictions should be left in place, the following were the most often mentioned:

Chestertown Spy Sunday Survey #9 – What Would You Do?

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Spy Sunday Survey#9 – What Would You Do? Seems everyone has an opinion about what should be restricted activity and what should not. Governors, mayors and other officials have been trying to find the right balance all week long. If you were in charge, what would you do?

Take 2 minutes, and you decide.

Take the Chestertown Spy Survey #9 here

Chestertown Spy Pulse Survey #8: Move vs. Less

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In this week’s Spy Sunday Survey, we asked you what you would do more of vs. less of than you were doing before the pandemic. We came away with a great number of insights from those of you who responded.
The data is below showing the survey results. Where we asked open-ended questions, word clouds share the most frequently observed words used in the answers.
However, there was something that came across when reading all the responses. People are very cautious while at the same time anxious to begin more direct association with friends and family in small numbers and safe environments. There were also numerous references to “not taking things for granted.”
Perhaps when we come out of this, there will be a greater appreciation for friends, family and the surroundings.
We hope you find the survey results of interest and invite you to participate in this coming Sunday’s Spy survey.
Chestertown Spy Survey #8
The survey initially asked readers to consider several activities and indicate whether after the pandemic they thought they would be doing the activity a lot more or a lot less than before. Here is how the activities were ranked by scores from “A Lot More” to “A Lot Less” (the actual results are available by clicking HERE).
1. Engaging in outdoor recreational activities
2. Watching movies on television at home
2. Video conferences with family and friends
2. Video conferences with organizations
2. Cooking meals at home
3. Shopping Online
3. Reading for fun
4. Spending time with family and friends
5. Picking up take out meals from restaurants
5. Online learning for yourself and/or family members
6. Picking up food at food stores
7. Going to theaters to watch movies
Word Clouds…
Things you told us you will do MORE of than before the pandemic…

 Things you told us you will do LESS of than before the pandemic…
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