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Join CBMM Monthly for Coffee & Wood Chips

July 10, 2020 by Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Leave a Comment

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., is inviting the public for a monthly tour of its working Shipyard in a new virtual program titled Coffee & Wood Chips.

Scheduled for 10–11am on Mondays July 13, Aug. 17, and Sept. 14, Coffee & Wood Chips participants are invited to join CBMM’s Shipyard Programs Manager Jennifer Kuhn via Zoom for a live look at work being done by CBMM’s shipwrights and apprentices. Topics may cover CBMM’s annual haul out program, what railway season entails for each member of CBMM’s floating fleet of historic vessels, and updates on progress being made in the construction of Maryland Dove and the restoration of log canoe Glide.

The cost to attend Coffee & Wood Chips is $5 for the general public, and free for CBMM members. For a list of dates and to register, visit cbmm.org/shipyardprograms.

CBMM members play a critical role in supporting CBMM’s rich legacy of educational programs, fascinating and ever-changing exhibitions, and maintenance of the largest collection of Chesapeake watercraft in the world, including access to exclusive discounts, perks, and programming. To learn more about becoming a CBMM member, visit cbmm.org/membership.

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Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 9

July 9, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Kent County cases dropped by 1 to 203.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 71,447, an increase of 586 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,160 deaths, 11 were in the last 24 hours.

The Spy obtains information for this chart between 2 and 3 p.m. Statewide data is updated about 10 a.m. each day; counties may update data throughout the day until 5 p.m. Hopkins updates its data throughout the day.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

** For Kent County deaths, The Spy reports its own tally based on the number of state-reported deaths within Kent County facilities and the number of non-facility deaths. For Queen Anne’s County deaths, The Spy reports the total deaths listed on the county’s website. There are discrepancies among state and county statistics concerning total deaths and facility deaths.

Key metrics

• After dipping below 400 for the first time since March 31, the number of COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Maryland increased by 8 to 406.

• There currently are 406 people hospitalized — 267 in acute care and 139 in intensive care.

• Of the 15,119 test results received on July 8, 4.07% were positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.53%.

For additional COVID-19 graphics and links to resources, click here.

Additional information

• A total of 761,395 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 541,134 total negative test results.

• Of the state’s 71,447 cases, 11,221 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 5,132 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Easton Halts Plan to Close Block of Washington Street

July 9, 2020 by Spy Desk 1 Comment

The Easton town council has nixed the Washington Street Promenade, the planned closure of Washington between Dover and Federal streets in front of the courthouse.

The decision came during a special Wednesday afternoon meeting, a day before the planned July 9 launch.

The idea had been to close the block of Washington Street to create a pedestrian mall and to allow for concerts and other events.

In a June 16 Facebook Post, Discover Easton wrote: “A space for people. The Washington Street Promenade will be Easton’s first real test of a car-free zone, featuring outdoor dining, performances, open-air markets, and more. Look for more details coming soon.”

On Wednesday afternoon, Discover Easton posted: “Unfortunately, the Washington Street Promenade was canceled today by the Easton Town Council. Washington Street will be reopened tomorrow (Thursday) morning without the project ever being able to start.”

To listen to the Wednesday afternoon meeting, go to www.eastonmd.gov. For the MP3 recording, go to www.eastonmd.gov/TempMedia/WashingtonStreetPromenadeWorkshop070820.mp3.

The Analysis of From and Fuller: Losing Hong Kong, Dropping WHO, and Changing Names

July 9, 2020 by Al From and Craig Fuller Leave a Comment

Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment.

Today the Spy commentators to discuss the crackdown on Hong Kong, the Trump administration’s decision to have the United States withdraw from the World Health Organization, and the changing of institutional names that honored confederacy heroes or known racists.

This video is approximately seventeen minutes in length.

Background

While the Spy’s public affairs mission has always been hyper-local, it has never limited us from covering national, or even international issues, that impact the communities we serve. With that in mind, we were delighted that Al From and Craig Fuller, both highly respected Washington insiders, have agreed to a new Spy video project called “The Analysis of From and Fuller” over the next year.

The Spy and our region are very lucky to have such an accomplished duo volunteer for this experiment. While one is a devoted Democrat and the other a lifetime Republican, both had long careers that sought out the middle ground of the American political spectrum.

Al From, the genius behind the Democratic Leadership Council’s moderate agenda which would eventually lead to the election of Bill Clinton, has never compromised from this middle-of-the-road philosophy. This did not go unnoticed in a party that was moving quickly to the left in the 1980s. Including progressive Howard Dean saying that From’s DLC was the Republican wing of the Democratic Party.

From’s boss, Bill Clinton, had a different perspective. He said it would be hard to think of a single American citizen who, as a private citizen, has had a more positive impact on the progress of American life in the last 25 years than Al From.”

Al now lives in Annapolis and spends his semi-retirement as a board member of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University (his alma mater) and authoring New Democrats and the Return to Power. He also is an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins’ Krieger School and recently agreed to serve on the Annapolis Spy’s Board of Visitors.

For Craig Fuller, his moderation in the Republican party was a rare phenomenon. With deep roots in California’s GOP culture of centralism, Fuller, starting with a long history with Ronald Reagan, leading to his appointment as Reagan’s cabinet secretary at the White House, and later as George Bush’s chief-of-staff and presidential campaign manager was known for his instincts to find the middle ground. Even more noted was his reputation of being a nice guy in Washington, a rare characteristic for a successful tenure in the White House.

Craig has called Easton his permanent home for the last five years, where now serves on the boards of the Academy Art Museum, the Benedictine School, and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. He also serves on the Spy’s Board of Visitors.

With their rich experience and long history of friendship, now joined by their love of the Chesapeake Bay, they have agreed through the magic of Zoom, to talk inside politics and policy with the Spy every Thursday.

For All Seasons Grows Next Generation of Social Workers through Internship Program

July 9, 2020 by For All Seasons, Inc. Leave a Comment

L-R: For All Seasons interns Amy Bennett and Brooke Christensen. Absent from the photo are interns Edwin Hernandez-Martinez, Jen Friedman, Hayley Hornfeck, Sandra Kidd, Lisa Petroske, and Kim Hurlock.

For All Seasons has expanded its intern program to include a variety of high schools, colleges and universities. Undergraduate and graduate schools utilize For All Seasons for students who need clinical experiences in social work to meet the requirements of their programs. These hands-on experiences are preparing the next generation of social workers. This spring the agency has had eight interns: Amy Bennett, Brooke Christensen, Edwin Hernandez-Martinez, Jen Friedman, Hayley Hornfeck, Sandra Kidd, Lisa Petroske, and Kim Hurlock.

Beth Anne Langrell, CEO of For All Seasons, comments, “Being able to create a space for learning for our local high school, undergraduate or graduate students is such an important part of our role in the community. Not only do we get to be a part shaping a young professional’s experience, we also have created a pathway to hiring our graduate student interns at the agency once their degrees are complete. Of our graduate interns, 85 percent remain with us as full-time employees, which is so exciting for our team and the clients who we serve.”

Edwin Hernandez-Martinez, who is working on a bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology at Salisbury University, comments, “I have had a great experience working on the records management side of the agency and on the intake process. This has allowed me to deal with all ages at their most vulnerable times. Hearing different people’s stories has helped me interconnect with my textbook work from school. I have also learned a lot about listening skills. By listening on bilingual calls for the Spanish-speaking population, I have been able to learn about the issues they are facing in their community.”

Two of the interns, Amy Bennett and Brooke Christensen, are working on their graduate degrees and found that the agency offered a unique learning perspective for their programs. Bennett, who is finishing her master’s degree in social work at Liberty University, states, “My internship has been formative, enlightening, and invaluable as I grow into an identity as a clinical mental health counselor. I have also been privileged to see firsthand how the different threads at For All Seasons blend to create a beautiful tapestry of services. This is a group of people who collectively and individually have incredible hearts for the community.”

Brooke Christensen, A Master’s of Divinity Degree student at Wesley Theological Seminary, adds, “I have been able to get a wide lens look at large nonprofit serving different populations on the Mid Shore – form learning about human trafficking, to running the Latina Support Group, to writing grants – my experiences have been fascinating. I have been especially impressed by the culture of gratitude at For All Seasons, which is so important in an agency that has multiple offices serving five counties on the Mid Shore. Everyone is valued and included here.”

For All Seasons provides therapy, advocacy, psychiatry, and education to Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne, and Talbot counties. The agency accepts all private insurances, medical assistance, and supports English and Spanish speaking individuals regardless of one’s ability to pay. For All Seasons 24-Hour, confidential crisis hotlines are 410.820.5600 for English Hotline and 410.829.6143 for Spanish Hotline. Text available in English or Spanish at 410.829.6143.

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Virtual Boater Safety Course Offered in July

July 9, 2020 by Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Leave a Comment

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering a three-day virtual Maryland DNR-approved boater safety course on July 27–29, 2020, from 1–4pm.

Led by CBMM’s Shipyard Manager and USCG licensed captain Christian Cabral, the boater’s safety course will be a live virtual offering, giving participants the opportunity to interact and engage with the course instructor and fellow participants.

Participants completing the course and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate, valid for life. The certificate is required for anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, who operates a numbered or documented vessel on Maryland waters. The course is also recommended for anyone looking to become a safer, more experienced boater or personal watercraft operator.

The cost is $25 per person, with space limited and registration required. A 20% discount (of $5) is available for CBMM members. Details and links for the online learning classroom will be sent to registrants in advance of the program.

To register, go to cbmm.org/boatersafety. For information on Maryland DNR’s boating safety program, visit dnr.maryland.gov/boating.

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Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 8

July 8, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Kent County cases remain at 204, according to the county health department.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has topped 3 million, according to the Johns Hopkins coronavirus research center website.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 70,861, an increase of 465 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,149 deaths, 9 were in the last 24 hours; another 126 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• The number of COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Maryland dropped below 400 for the first time since March 31.

• There currently are 398 people hospitalized — 262 in acute care and 136 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients decreased by 6 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the 11,932 test results received on July 7, 5.23% were positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.61%.

For additional COVID-19 graphics and links to resources, click here.

Additional information

• A total of 746,274 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 532,247 total negative test results, including 8,265 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 70,861 cases, 11,184 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 5,085 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 7

July 7, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Kent County cases increased by 1 to 204, according to the county health department.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 70,396, an increase of 492 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,140 deaths, 19 were in the last 24 hours; another 126 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 404 people hospitalized — 259 in acute care and 145 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients increased by 1 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the 9,879 test results received on July 5, 4.84% were positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.53%.

For additional COVID-19 graphics and links to resources, click here.

Additional information

• A total of 734,342 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 523,982 total negative test results, including 6,525 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 70,396 cases, 11,111 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 5,036 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

Spy COVID-19 Daily Update July 6

July 6, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Key points for today

• Kent County cases remain at 203.

• The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland is now at 69,904, an increase of 272 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 3,121 deaths, 3 were in the last 24 hours; another 125 deaths in Maryland are likely due to the novel coronavirus.

* Maryland and Cecil County report the total released from isolation.

Key metrics

• There currently are 403 people hospitalized — 261 in acute care and 142 in intensive care.

• The total number of currently hospitalized patients decreased by 6 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the 10,937 test results received on July 5, 3.36% were positive for COVID-19; the 7-day average positivity rate was 4.51%.

For additional COVID-19 graphics and links to resources, click here.

Additional information

• A total of 724,463 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Maryland. The state reports 517,457 total negative test results, including 7,127 in the last 24 hours.

• Of the state’s 69,904 cases, 11,096 patients have ever been hospitalized for treatment; 5,029 have been released from isolation.

The graph below shows the total cases, total ever hospitalized, and total deaths statewide.

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