For Women’s History month I am going to highlight two modern women with very different gifts. The first is Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a Baltimore woman who donated $1 billion dollars (yes that is billion ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
1st District Candidate Forums Announced for April 21 at Chesapeake College
Two forums will be held at Chesapeake College on Sunday, April 21, for Democratic and Republican candidates running in this year’s primary elections ... [Continue Story]
- Revitalizing Tradition: Deena Kilmon’s Vision for the Waterfowl Festival
- The Campaign to Expunge Old Cannabis Convictions: A Chat with Shore Legal Access’s Laura Chafey
- Revenue Rumble: House and Senate Take Sides on Tax Increases After Revenue Write-Down
- Dreams Realized: One Woman’s Inspiring Journey to Citizenship with the Help of ChesMRC
- Pressure Mounting for Oyster Sanctuary Changes
- Talbot Council Highlights: A New Resolution on Lakeside and Mike Detmer Joins Congressman Harris’ Office
Spy Highlights
From and Fuller: The Passing of Joe Lieberman and RFK Jr.’s New Running Mate
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 Fuller discuss the death of former US Senator Joe Lieberman and his legacy. Al and Craig also analyze the announcement by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. this week that he […]
- From and Fuller: Trump Antisemitism, Ohio Primary Results, and Hogan Poll Numbers
- The Meaning of a James Beard Award Nomination: A Chat with Bas Rouge Executive Chef Harley Peet
- Lets Talk About It: Conversations about Mental Health with Beth Anne Dorman
- America’s Oldest Operating Inn Gets a New Vision at the Robert Morris Inn
- From and Fuller: Biden’s SOTU Doesn’t Change Polls and the RFK, Jr. Third Party Threat
- From Farmers’ Markets to Greek Gourmet: The Greek Food Dream of Peter and Lucka
The Arts and Local Design
Spy Concert Review: The Final 3 in MSO Concerto Playoff by Steve Parks
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Elizabeth Loker Concerto Competition rose to virtuosic playoff levels of excellence fitting for a “March ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Review: Jonathan Richman at the Avalon by Mark Pelavin
- Spy Art Review: Something(s) New in Downtown Easton by Steve Parks
- Spy Concert Review: A Classical Interlude with Ensemble 132 by Steve Parks
- Concert Review: Alaina Stacey and Madeleine Kelson Bring Nashville to the Avalon
- Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s March 24 International Competition Attracts 155 Global Contestants to Chesapeake College Competition Concert
- Harmonies of Excellence: The 3rd Loker Concerto Competition with Michael Repper
Chesapeake Ecosystem
Maryland’s Oyster Sanctuaries Show Promising Signs by Joe Zimmermann
At first, oyster biologists were concerned. Monitoring efforts at some restoration sanctuary reefs in 2022 weren’t pulling up many oysters, even ... [Continue Story]
- Deena Kilmon Appointed Executive Director of Waterfowl
- The Eagle’s Owl Nest: After Years of Teasing, This Great Horned Owl Couple Finally Delivers
- Mid-Shore Ecosystem: Record Breaking Farm Land Saved by QAC but Future Funding Looks Bleak
- Md. Offshore Wind Project Loses Energy: Developer Announces ‘Repositioning’ Of Project
- A Conservation Journey From Cordova to Palaka and Back to Delmarva by Norman Greenhawk
- Environmental Reclamation and Sustainability for the Bay: The Poplar Island Project
Maryland News
A Check in with Cambridge Mayor Steve Rideout: The Resignation of a Highly-Respected City Manager
Last week the news of Tom Carroll's resignation spread throughout Cambridge quickly. The highly respected city manager made it official that he would ... [Continue Story]
- Key Bridge Update: Six Workers Presumed Dead
- Key Bridge Collapses after Container Ship Slams Into It; Motorists Missing
- The Baltimore Sun Reports on Ridgely Police Department Temporarily Becoming Defunct
- What Happened with Cambridge City Manager Tom Carroll
- Annapolis: A Tidy ‘Crossover Day’ Produces Progress and Flashes of Dissent
Health
Working Together on Senior Care: A Chat with Talbot Health’s Carrie Ottey and Upper Shore Aging’s Andy Hollis
In a recent discussion with the Spy, Carrie Ottey from the Talbot Health Department and Andy Hollis, the CEO of Upper Shore Aging, discussed how these ... [Continue Story]
- Mid-Shore Health: The Road to Recovery at Shore Medical Center’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinics
- 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
- The Plan for For All Seasons Best Girlfriends Weekend
Education
Chesapeake Forum’s New Era of Lifelong Learning with James Adams and Claudia Dziobek
In 2019, when the Chesapeake Forum (then the Academy for Lifelong Learning) left its home base of 15 years, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, to chart a ... [Continue Story]
- Building a Pathway to Serve with MD’s Service and Civic Innovation Secretary Paul Monteiro
- CBMM Panel to Feature Growing Her Helm Community
- Kent County Schools Superintendent Dr. Couch Announces Retirement
- Washington College’s Remarkable Turnaround Story: A Chat with President Mike Sosulski by Craig Fuller
- Mid-Shore Education: A Tribute to Dr. Theresa Stafford
Food & Garden Highlights
Experience Italy and Gouache Gems at Studio B Art Gallery this April
Studio B Art Gallery is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit “Gouache Gems” featuring the exquisite gouache paintings of renowned artist Charles ... [Continue Story]
- Harpist Wins Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth LOKer International Concerto Competition
- Building African American Minds Hosts Second Annual Career Expo April 20
- Wine of the Week by Jenn Martella: Reserve della Contessa DOC
- From and Fuller: The Passing of Joe Lieberman and RFK Jr.’s New Running Mate
- Two Women by Angela Rieck
Brevities
Spring Break by Kate Emery General
We associate spring break more with sand than we do with Socrates, but the origin of spring break can be traced back to the Greek celebration of ... [Continue Story]
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: It’s Awfully Cold Out There
- Spy Special Agent 86 Special Report: Spring is Here
- National Vietnam War Veterans Day Comes to Chestertown: A Chat With Peter Sweetser
- Voices Unsilenced: Celebrating Women in March and Forever by Kate Emery General
- Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Picking Up after Highway Litterbugs
- St. Patrick from Sacred Roots to Global Greening by Kate Emery General
Commerce
Experience Italy and Gouache Gems at Studio B Art Gallery this April
Studio B Art Gallery is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit “Gouache Gems” featuring the exquisite gouache paintings of renowned artist Charles ... [Continue Story]
- Harpist Wins Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth LOKer International Concerto Competition
- Building African American Minds Hosts Second Annual Career Expo April 20
- Wine of the Week by Jenn Martella: Reserve della Contessa DOC
- From and Fuller: The Passing of Joe Lieberman and RFK Jr.’s New Running Mate
- Two Women by Angela Rieck
Community Notes
Talsiman to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Run for the Roses
On the first Saturday in May, Talisman Therapeutic Riding will again welcome Maryland belles and gents to the organization’s 12th annual Derby party. ... [Continue Story]
- The Most Fun and Best Workouts Ever!
- Unleash Your Inner Captain: Safer Boating Skills for Every Adventure
- Talbot Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Registration Now Available
- The Del-Mar-Va Council Presents the Gathering of Heroes
- Tidewater Rotary Club Strikes Success at Bowling Fundraiser for Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center
- Talbot County Council Highlights for March 12
Senior Life Highlights
Working Together on Senior Care: A Chat with Talbot Health’s Carrie Ottey and Upper Shore Aging’s Andy Hollis
In a recent discussion with the Spy, Carrie Ottey from the Talbot Health Department and Andy Hollis, the CEO of Upper Shore Aging, discussed how these ... [Continue Story]
- Senior Life: Stepping Out by Susan Covey
- Cruisin’ with Christine: For the Love of Rotary at Londonderry with Robert Grill
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Welcomes Brian Cotter to Board of Directors
- Housekeeping Team Contributes to Superior Lifestyle at Londonderry on the Tred Avon
- Cruisin’ with Christine: A Kitchen Inspection at Londonderry
- Valentines For Your Heart by Susan Covey
Arts Notes
Experience Italy and Gouache Gems at Studio B Art Gallery this April
Studio B Art Gallery is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit “Gouache Gems” featuring the exquisite gouache paintings of renowned artist Charles ... [Continue Story]
- Harpist Wins Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth LOKer International Concerto Competition
- Herron-Crane Family Heritage Art Show opens in Centreville on March 30
- Improv Easton Returns to the Stage at Oxford Community Center on April 12th
- Behind the Brussel Sprouts, a Conversation with Author Lynn Sanchez
- Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival and St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance set 2024 dates
- John Wesley Preservation Society Spring Soul Dance May 11
Ecosystem Notes
ShoreRivers Seeks Volunteers for Project Clean Stream
Join us on select dates in April to clear trash from our roads, parks, and rivers! ShoreRivers and volunteers are once again hosting community trash ... [Continue Story]
Education Notes
Building African American Minds Hosts Second Annual Career Expo April 20
Businesses and individuals looking to connect careers with applicants are invited to participate in the 2024 Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 10 ... [Continue Story]
- Political History and the Impact of Social Movements Topics of Guest Lectures at Washington College Next Week
- The Town of Oxford Announces Scholarship Opportunity
- Kent Island and Queen Anne’s County High School Students Explore Career Horizons at Chesapeake College
- Chesapeake Forum: A Conversation with Talbot County School Superintendent Pepukayi
- Get a Sneak Peek at Chesapeake Forum’s Spring Line Up
- Biscoe and Colbert Achieve Major Milestones at Critchlow Adkins
Health Notes
Health Fair Coming to Delmarva Pride Center
The Talbot County Health Department is hosting a health fair for the LGBTQ+ population in partnership with the Delmarva Pride Center on Saturday, ... [Continue Story]
- Free Mental Health Screenings Offered in Easton This Month at Grace Street
- For All Seasons Offers Focused Staff Trainings Around Trauma
- UM Shore Regional Health’s Heart and Vascular Center Celebrates Cardiac Catheterization Lab Renovations
- Genrich Named Director of Women and Children’s Services at UM Shore Regional Health
- For All Seasons Sponsors Lunch & Learn – Human Trafficking 101
- Choptank Health marks 25 years of School-based Health
Commerce Notes
Experience Italy and Gouache Gems at Studio B Art Gallery this April
Studio B Art Gallery is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit “Gouache Gems” featuring the exquisite gouache paintings of renowned artist Charles ... [Continue Story]
- Harpist Wins Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth LOKer International Concerto Competition
- Building African American Minds Hosts Second Annual Career Expo April 20
- Wine of the Week by Jenn Martella: Reserve della Contessa DOC
- From and Fuller: The Passing of Joe Lieberman and RFK Jr.’s New Running Mate
- Two Women by Angela Rieck
- Looking at the Masters: The Last Supper
Food Friday
Food Friday: Garlic
Last week I regaled you with tales of our family’s predilection for chocolate desserts. We find almost every occasion is perfect for celebration with a confection that is both ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: The Last Supper
The Christian observance of the Last Supper is on Maundy Thursday this year, on March 28. Jesus and his disciples celebrated Jewish Pesach (Passover), ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
Design with Jenn Martella: Pot Pie Farm
This historic photo from the 1950’s shows today’s feature, “Pot Pie Farm”, at its point of land along Cummings Creek and Harris Creek, Wittman’ small commercial area, the wharf and a few farms. The Owners of Pot Pie Farm have compiled a treasure trove of historical information about their property, including the names of the […]
- On Design by Jenn Martella: Long View Down Long Haul
- On Design by Jenn Martella: “Quail Hollow” of Kent County
- Design with Jenn Martella: “Sunnyside Up” by Architect Mark Beck
- On Design by Jenn Martella: House of the Week: The Water-Chestnut Cottage
- On Design by Jenn Martella: The Robert Morris Inn
- On Design by Jenn Martella: A Valentine’s Day Card in Miniature
From and Fuller Podcast
From and Fuller: Trump Antisemitism, Ohio Primary Results, and Hogan Poll Numbers
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: Biden’s SOTU Doesn’t Change Polls and the RFK, Jr. Third Party Threat
- From and Fuller: A Super Tuesday Download and the High Stakes of Biden’s State of the Union Address
- From and Fuller: The Politics of Isolationism and Commander’s Bites
- From and Fuller: Republicans Says No to Border Compromise, Fail to Impeach Mayorkas, and the Trump Defeat on Immunity
- From and Fuller: The Inevitable March of Trump to the GOP Nomination and Advice for Nikki Haley
- From and Fuller: Lessons from Iowa, Outlook for Haley, and Hogan Endorsement
Columnist J.E. Dean
Keeping Idiots Out of Congress by J. E. Dean
Representative Majorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and throw the House of Representatives into another month ... [Continue Story]
- Pence Declines to Endorse the Man Who Wanted Him Hanged by J.E. Dean
- How is Joe Biden’s Reelection Campaign Going? By J.E. Dean
- What Supporting Trump Says About You by J.E. Dean
- Ten Futures for Donald Trump by J. E. Dean
- Enough About Election Interference! By J.E. Dean
- Should We Call Him Benedict Arnold Trump? By J.E. Dean
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Race To Watch by Howard Freedlander
A friend recently asked if I thought that former Gov. Larry Hogan could win the U.S. Senate race against either Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks or Congressperson David Trone (D, 6th). My immediate reaction: absolutely. A recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland and the Washington Post showed Hogan with a 20-point lead […]
- Out and About (Sort of): No Age Limit on Romance by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): No Comparison by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Makeover Artist by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Changing Politics by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Dangerously Purposeful by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Dicey Decisions by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Hugh Panero
Dune Part 2 and My Son Got Me Back Into a Movie Theater by Hugh Panero
Last week, I stepped into a movie theater for the first time in over three years. My son Liam lured me out of Easton with an invitation to see Dune ... [Continue Story]
- Governor Moore is About to Have a Moment by Hugh Panero
- The List of the 15 Most Upside-Down Things of 2023 by Hugh Panero
- New Hospital Dreams and Long ER Wait Time Nightmares by Hugh Panero
- New Hospital Dreams and Long ER Wait Time Nightmares by Hugh Panero
- America’s Crash Course on the Law by Hugh Panero
- Walking Back Hospital Bombing: Misinformation When the Media Gets it Wrong
Columnist Craig Fuller
A Technologically Driven Holistic Approach to Healthcare: Craig Fuller Chats with Dr. Rubin Pillay
In a recent insightful interview with Dr. Rubin Pillay, an innovative voice in modern healthcare, the Spy's Craig Fuller was offered a glimpse into ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Jamie Kirkpatrick
Za Zdorovie! by Jamie Kirkpatrick
In heady anticipation of Ewan McGregor’s upcoming streaming adaptation, I am reading “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles for the second time. But ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Laura Oliver
Entangled By Laura J. Oliver
I was born on St. Patrick’s Day, so today is my birthday. A lot of people wear green and get drunk on my birthday, but this celebration was a less ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
A Cure for Grumpiness by Angela Rieck
Being around seniors can be equal parts frustrating and rewarding. Some seniors know how to laugh about our predicament while others seem to just ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
The Model by Al Sikes
“@MackenzieScott shows the boys of tech how it’s done.” Kara Swisher, author, Burned Book Yes, I have an interest. Read Alliance (RA) received a grant from Yield Giving, a Mackenzie Scott Foundation project, of $1 million. I have been a part of it from the beginning. I began READ in 2000 with several others, most […]
Opinion
When Peace Visited War: A Christmas Story by Tom Timberman
Americans approach Christmas 2023 in a dark angry environment that has divided millions, even families and friends. Bethlehem, even Santa Claus and ... [Continue Story]
- A Christmas Carol 2023 by Maria Wood
- The Carbon Darwin Award by Bob Moores
- America’s Civil War of Weaponized Words and the Middle East by Tom Timberman
- Here’s a Test: Can You Recognize a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? By Maria Grant
- What Happens Next to Israel, Hamas, Palestinians and the US? By Tom Timberman
- Still No Planning? By Carol Voyles
- America is Losing Control of the Israel/Palestinian Global Narrative by Tom Timberman
- Things To Do In A Deer Stand by Rob Etgen
- Towards A National Directory Of Gun Violence by Stan Salett
- Wars, Political Chaos, Confusion and Anger: What to Do? By Tom Timberman
- Are We Judged by the Company We Keep? By Maria Grant
- October 7 Perspective by Bob Moores
- Rockfish Conservation by Rob Etgen
- Thoughts from the Mayor Of Crisfield on the Tawes Crab Feast and Clam Bake by Darlene Taylor
- The House is Dysfunctional; Where’s the Contingency Plan? By Tom Timberman
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: Your Personal Guide to the Colossal Lakeside Mess and the Way Out
There are eight (8) items of Lakeside legislation pending before the County Council, and together they are an impenetrable, unintelligible mess. Do ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to Editor: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Journey To Citizenship
- Letter to Editor: Trust the Science; Listen To the Experts
- Letter to Editor: With Memories of Escaping Russia, A Plea for Aid to Ukraine
- Letter to Editor: We are Failing to Support the People of Ukraine
- Letter to Editor: Tench Tilghman Chapter Meeting Planned in Chestertown
- Letter to Editor: A Plea for Accountability to Prevent a Lakeside Disaster