The Invisible Kingdom is a book that chronicles Meghan O’Rourke’s struggle with an undiagnosed auto-immune disease. She describes the decade-long ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Drivers Beware: US 50/301 Ramp Management Pilot Program Starts Again May 19
https://youtu.be/NwdzV6tBokE?si=7NNWMBGVTruyfpQR The US 50/301 Ramp Management Pilot Program will be operational on weekends from Sunday, May 19th ... [Continue Story]
- Centreville Gets Update on GTI’s Cannabis Odor Mediation Progress
- QAC County Takes Major Step in Building Bike and Hiker Trails System
- 1st District GOP Candidates Debate without Incumbent Andy Harris at LWV Forum
- Congressman Harris Votes No on Bill Supporting Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- House, Senate Send $63 Billion Budget to Governor
- Maryland House and Senate leaders Say They have a Budget Agreement
Centreville Highlights
Kent Island Has Its Day by Brent Lewis
This year’s Kent Island Day, an annual family-friendly event organized by the Kent Island Heritage Society to celebrate the historical and cultural ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Minute: Is the Millstream Trail One of the Best on the Mid-Shore?
- Hitting the Mark: QAC’s 4-H Marksmanship Club at 50
- “God of Carnage”: A Chat With CHT Director Michael Whitehill
- Eastern Shore Democratic Summit Held
- Mrs. Madelyn Hollis Takes a Bow: A Celebration of a Teacher’s Life
- The Road from Here: A Chat with Eastern Shore Land Conservancy President Steve Kline
Spy Highlights
From and Fuller: The Politics of Hush Money and Speaker Mike Johnson’s Survival
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]
- A Full Year of Waterfowl Festival in 2024: A Chat with Director Deena Kilmon and Board Member Chip Heaps
- From and Fuller: The Political Impact of Student Protests in 2024
- The Tale of Taylor Swift and Taylors Island’s Clara Bow
- From and Fuller: On NY Times David Brooks Pessimism on Biden and Speaker Johnson’s Survival
- When Whistler looked at City Streets with the Curator David Park Curry and AAM’s Lee Glazer
- The Art and Importance of Festivals at the CBMM with Shannon Mitchell
The Arts and Design
Dar Williams & Friend Together in Song at the Avalon by Steve Parks
“I won’t forget when Peter Pan came to my house, took my hand I said I was a boy I’m glad he didn’t check I learned to fly, I learned to fight I ... [Continue Story]
- Giving Up on Giving In: Christina Vane at the Stoltz by Mark Pelavin
- Engaging Street Mural to Enhance Safety Measures on Love Point Road in Stevensville
- Spy Concert Review: MSO’s All-American Season Finale by Steve Parks
- Spy Art Reviews: From Heirlooms to Master Antiquity Prints by Steve Parks
- Spy Review: They’re All Winners in this Contest by Steve Parks
- TAP Time: Tred Avon Players Liz Clarke and Cavin Moore on “Vanities”
Ecosystem
Report dolphin sightings with Chesapeake Dolphin Watch and help scientists with Chesapeake Bay research
Thousands of residents and visitors with their eyes on the water have helped scientists understand when bottlenose dolphins are visiting the ... [Continue Story]
- Dribs and Drabs: Oysters, Wisteria, Locusts and Crabs
- Maryland’s Oyster Sanctuaries Show Promising Signs by Joe Zimmermann
- Deena Kilmon Appointed Executive Director of Waterfowl
- The Eagle’s Owl Nest: After Years of Teasing, This Great Horned Owl Couple Finally Delivers
- 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
Maryland News
Cambridge Launches Innovative Land Bank Authority to Transform Blighted Properties
On March 25, the Cambridge City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1234, which established a Land Bank Authority to “acquire, manage, ... [Continue Story]
- GOP Primary Feels Like A Warmup For Hogan Ahead of General Election For Senate
- State Officials Seek to Resolve CWDI and City of Cambridge Conflicts
- Early Voting Begins Thursday: Here’s How and Where to Do It
- Here are Some Bills to Watch on the Final Day of Session
- Should People with Severe Mental Health Needs get Court-Ordered Treatment?
- MD House Fiscal Leader Can’t Rule Out Extended Session on Budget
Shore Health
Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition Launches Health Careers Website
The Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition is proud to announce the launch of a new health careers website, midshorehealthcareers.org for health ... [Continue Story]
- 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
- First Baby of 2024 Arrives at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Birthing Center
- MD Health Department Urges Masks, Vaccination After Respiratory Illness-Related Hospitalizations
- The Arc and Helping Families Manage Care Expenses
Mid-Shore Education
In Memoriam: Professor Frank Creegan
Frank J. Creegan, 84, of Chestertown, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at The Barnett Hospice Center in Centreville, ... [Continue Story]
- 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 Blueprint: Implementation in Dorchester County
- Blueprint Implementation Continues: New Plans Reveal Ongoing Challenges For Schools
- Chesapeake Forum’s New Era of Lifelong Learning with James Adams and Claudia Dziobek
Brevities
Dandelions and Fleabane: The Mystery Behind Spring’s Misunderstood Beauties
According to The National Weather Service, March is traditionally the rainiest month of the year in Maryland, April is the fifth wettest month. During ... [Continue Story]
Community News
Philanthropist Ed Satell to be Honored by Temple B’Nai Israel
What makes successful people give away their wealth? Do they want to have their names memorialized on buildings or institutions? Or do they have an ... [Continue Story]
- New Skatepark Construction Underway in Queen Anne’s County
- Sons of Union Veterans to Honor African American Soldiers in Memorial Service in Unionville
- A Memorial Day Weekend Tradition – The Chestertown Tea Party Festival
- Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Release 2025 County Budget
- 250th Commemoration Celebration of the Talbot Resolves
- Governor Moore Taps Sultana for Maryland’s New Outdoor Learning Partnership
Senior Life
Upper Shore Aging Honors Volunteers
Upper Shore Aging (USA) recently honored its volunteers from Caroline and Talbot counties at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Easton ... [Continue Story]
- Talbot County Commission on Aging to host a Senior Resource Fair
- Could Your Core Be Getting Frail? By Susan Covey
- 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
- Cruisin’ with Christine: A Kitchen Inspection at Londonderry
Art Notes
The Less Stress Doc Delivers a Roadmap to Less Stress in New Book: Highway to Your Happy Place
Everyone wants to have less stress. In his new book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress, Gary Sprouse M.D. – also known as The Less ... [Continue Story]
- Carpe Diem Arts Alive! Brookletts Lunchtime Series Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day
- Chesapeake Film Festival: Celebrating Independent Cinema in Historic Easton and Chestertown, Maryland
- Win a Renowned Paul Reed Smith Guitar at Chestertown RiverArts
- Bookplate Author Event: The Crocodile Bride by Ashleigh Bell Pedersen May 22
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Chestertown Presents Organ Recital by Ken Cowan
- Zebra Gallery Features New Artists
Ecosystem Notes
Celebrate The Summer Solstice With Shorerivers
Join ShoreRivers this summer for its beloved big-tent party on the banks of the Chester River! Scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at Wilmer Park in ... [Continue Story]
- Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Picture!
- Celebrate Trails Day in Queen Anne’s County: April 27, 2024
- Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Picture!
- Adkins Mystery Monday: Guess the Picture!
- ShoreRivers Offers Hands-On Expeditions
- Outdoor Fun Planned for Adkins Arboretum’s Earth Day Celebration
Education Notes
Golfing Fore Gunston V Raises $35,000
The Gunston School’s annual spring fundraiser, Golfing “fore” Gunston V, on Friday, May 3 welcomed parents, alumni and community members for a warm ... [Continue Story]
- Benedictine Celebrates Campus Construction Plans with Road Dedication and Groundbreaking for New School Residential Facility
- Mythological TV, History Tours, a Socrates Cafe, and the Future of Community News Round Out May’s Offerings from Washington College
- Gunston’s Chesapeake Watershed Semester Welcomes New Director Brad Hirsh
- Wye River Upper School Invites Regional Experts and Advocates
- Gunston’s Tony D’Antonio Named ‘Counselor of the Year’
- Get Your Groove On! Learn How to Jam With Others
Health Notes
Compass to Host Pet Remembrance Service June 15
As the bonds we share with our beloved pets are unbreakable, so too are the memories we cherish of them. On Saturday, June 15th, at 11:00am, the ... [Continue Story]
- Choptank Health announces new medical provider in Denton
- Kent County Community Health & Wellness Expo – October 17, 2024
- UM Shore Regional Health Receives 4th Magnet® Designation
- For All Seasons Inaugural Paddles Up for Mental Health Tournament Offers Former Raven Celebrity Match for Viewing
- Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s JADA System Proves a Lifesaver for Salisbury Mother
- Shore Regional Health Celebrates Donate Life Month
Food Friday
Food Friday: Store-Bought for Mother’s Day
Here is a little news update for you: Mother’s Day is Sunday. You might have noticed the floral displays of potted hydrangeas, and cut roses, and ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Artists’ Mothers
Artists frequently have painted their mothers. The best-known painting is James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s of his mother. It has become an ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
House of the Week: Coastal Living in Tilghman Island
This house, built in 2008 at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Tilghman-on-Chesapeake development, is sited on a unique waterfront lot at the point where ... [Continue Story]
From and Fuller Podcast
From and Fuller: The Politics of Hush Money and Speaker Mike Johnson’s Survival
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 Political Impact of Student Protests in 2024
- From and Fuller: On NY Times David Brooks Pessimism on Biden and Speaker Johnson’s Survival
- From and Fuller: Speaker Johnson’s Foreign Aid Pickle and Trump Trapped in the Courtroom
- From and Fuller: A Deep Dive into Battleground State Wisconsin and MAGA Move for Trump Airport
- From and Fuller: Trump Antisemitism, Ohio Primary Results, and Hogan Poll Numbers
- From and Fuller: Biden’s SOTU Doesn’t Change Polls and the RFK, Jr. Third Party Threat
Columnist J.E. Dean
Alsobrooks Should Be Maryland’s Next Senator by J.E. Dean
The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is May 14 and a viable candidate will emerge as the winner. The two leading candidates, Prince Georges County ... [Continue Story]
- Larry Hogan is a Good Man, But Please Don’t Vote for Him by J.E. Dean
- Why is Trump Begging the Court to Convict Him? By J. E. Dean
- Trump’s “Historic Trial” by J.E. Dean
- The Trump Melt-Down Continues by J.E. Dean
- Keeping Idiots Out of Congress by J. E. Dean
- Pence Declines to Endorse the Man Who Wanted Him Hanged by J.E. Dean
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): On a Scale of 1-10 by Howard Freedlander
I can recall countless times when a medical professional asked me to rate my pain or discomfort on a scale of 1-10. If I cannot be absolutely sure, I ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of) On Being Humble by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Good Deed, Awful Behavior by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Wondering by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Calming the Waters in Oxford by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Compromise and Cars by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Noteworthy History by Howard Freedlander
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
Chesapeake Lens: Double Take by Richard Shanks
A great blue heron rises just after sunset in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Laura Oliver
The Road Ahead by Laura J. Oliver
This is the story of how I didn’t become what I might have been. And for once I’m not talking about my effort to be a fully evolved spiritual human ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Exciting Breakthroughs in Medicine by Angela Rieck
The Invisible Kingdom is a book that chronicles Meghan O’Rourke’s struggle with an undiagnosed auto-immune disease. She describes the decade-long ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
We Are Stuck by Al Sikes
Most of us or at least many of us are of one mind. We don’t like the choice of a national leader. Donald Trump’s baggage is well known and President ... [Continue Story]
Opinion
Should We Empathize with Melania? Or Is She Reaping What She Sowed? By Maria Grant
I’ve been thinking about what it must be like to be Melania Trump these days. Just imagine day after day hearing about your husband’s tawdry affairs ... [Continue Story]
- Howard Stern’s Chat with the President by Maria Grant
- Shaping the Eastern Shore’s Future at Chesapeake College by Cliff Coppersmith
- Opinion: Why did Medical-Aid-in-Dying Bill Stall? By Michael Strauss
- Thinking about Women, Arizona, and Abortion by Margaret Andersen
- The Powerful Rise of Speaker Adrienne Jones by Clayton A. Mitchell, Sr.
- Video Opinion: Oxford Needs a Forensic Audit by Scott Rensberger
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: Legal Challenge To Striped Bass Regulations Gets Wide Support
A lawsuit was recently filed in Federal court by the Delmarva Fisheries Association (DFA) and the Maryland Charter Boat Association (MCBA). The suit ... [Continue Story]
- 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: Tench Tilghman Chapter Meeting Planned in Chestertown
- Letter to Editor: A Year of Environmental Triumphs at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
- Letter to Editor: Ditch the Couch for Shop Locally
- Letter to Editor: Regarding the Recent Mural of Frederick Douglass in Easton