The news that the Washington Post and LA Times billionaire owners told their management not to endorse one of the presidential candidates caused a ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Moore, GOP lawmakers and civil leaders celebrate groundbreaking on new hospital
Gov. Wes Moore (D) and the state’s top Republican leaders put partisanship aside Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new medical facility ... [Continue Story]
- Alsobrooks, Hogan seek to frame the election narrative in snippy TV debate
- Watch Last Night’s Avalon-Spy Town Hall Meeting with School Board Candidates
- Avalon Spy Town Meeting Tonight with School Board Candidates and Guide to Voting
- CDC Says Maryland, AND Most of The Nation, has had Fewer Overdose Deaths In 2024
- Talbot Councilmembers Stepp and Callahan Raise Concerns on Imbalance in County Election Judges
- Is this Nuclear Power’s Moment in Maryland?
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: Early clues on election night of a Harris or Trump victory and Donald Trump’s Arnold Palmer moment
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: F/F Live at the Avalon
- “CBMM’s ‘Sailing to Freedom’ explores maritime routes to liberty
- From and Fuller: The politics of natural disasters and will the Democrats lose the Senate?
- From and Fuller: The net-net of VP debates and did JD Vance really win?
- From and Fuller: The Pennsylvania Challenge and is it the End of the Harris Honeymoon?
- Irma’s Got a Brand New Gig: A Chat with Eden Green’s New CEO Irma Toce
The Arts and Design
Beyond black and white: Oerdy Hummel’s journey of art, freedom, and color
Like many artists, Erdmann "Oerdy" Hummel is a man whose life and art are deeply intertwined. But his story is also a journey through politics and ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Theater Review: Ghosts haunt the Avalon by Steve Parks
- Centreville Day Saturday, October 26!
- 2024 Craft Show Featured Artist: Laura Baring-Gould
- The Avalon Foundation announces future plans for acquired space and entertainment venues
- Tred Avon Players BLITHE SPIRIT with Alison Lynch and Christina Underwood
- Spy Review: Isidore String Quartet Interlude by Steve Parks
Ecosystem
Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
Two major agricultural companies ramped up operations recently on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and the environment paid a price, according to the ... [Continue Story]
- Bay Climate Adaptation: The TNC Guide in Finding the Money for Major Infrastructure Change
- Mid-Shore Arts Plein Air Easton and ESLC Pair Up to Promote Land Conservation
- 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
Maryland News
Poll workers are in high demand in Maryland – especially Republicans
As local election boards work around the clock to recruit and train workers before early voting starts this week, some Maryland counties are facing ... [Continue Story]
- Tens of millions pour into Maryland Senate race in past three months alone
- Advocates fear voter complacency amid broad support for abortion ballot measure
- Is ‘abortion’ actually on the November ballot? Breaking down Question 1
- Civility, budgets, affordable housing, East of Route 50 Challenges and Port Street: A Chat with Easton Council Member Don Abbatiello
- Easton Council Highlights: Neighborhood Service Center leaders warn of heating assistance crisis
- The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services announces launch of commission on juvenile justice, reforms detention policies
Shore Health
Mid-Shore Health: Domestic violence on the Mid-Shore with Angie Price and Jeanne Yeager
Domestic violence isn’t always evident; it’s more common than you think, and often those experiencing it suffer in silence. October is Domestic ... [Continue Story]
- Let’s Talk About It: The reality of intergenerational trauma with For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman
- Let’s Talk About It: Suicide on the Mid-Shore with For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman
- Having a Baby in the 21st Century with Shore Health’s Jessica Genrich and Stephanie Blades
- Six Marylanders hospitalized so far in listeria outbreak tied to deli meats
- Easier, Shorter Radiation Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer Now Offered at Shore Regional Health Cancer Center
- Everyone with Cancer Needs a Navigation Team: A Chat with UM Shore Regional Health’s Robin Ford and Rochalla Jones
Mid-Shore Education
Prekindergarten Expansion For Private Providers Off To A Slow Start
One of the requirements for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future 10-year education reform plan was to expand prekindergarten, but it’s off to a slow ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Survey Summary on Learning for a Lifetime on the Mid-Shore
- The CBMM PATRIOT’s Dynamic Duo: A Chat with Joyce and Matt Gauthier
- Radcliffe Creek School Initiates Search for Head of School
- 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
Brevities
Politeness by Katherine Emery
Politeness is more than a set of manners, although it is often perceived as a simple, “please” and “thank you” and holding the door open. I have ... [Continue Story]
- Reporting the weather on the Eastern Shore for 75 years: Swaine family honored by National Weather Service
- Habits by Katherine Emery
- The Tidewater Inn: History National Register of Historic Places Application
- Spy Night with From and Fuller Live Moves to Main Avalon Theatre
- Golden books by Katherine Emery
- Agent 8 Field Report: Airport Day 2024
Community News
2024 YMCA Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving day
he YMCA of the Chesapeake is pleased to announce the return of its annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. The 2024 event will ... [Continue Story]
- Mid-Shore Community Foundation to host Giving Day Event
- The Bay Bridge Run is Sunday, November 10: What you need know about detours and traffic
- Election Day Countdown: From and Fuller needs your opinion on Alsobrook vs. Hogan
- Women & Girls Fund grant applications are due by November 1 for programs serving the needs of women and girls.
- Don’t miss CBMM’s OysterFest on Oct. 26
- Smooth Jazz from the Bratcher Project at Church Hill Theatre October 19
Senior Life
Upper Shore Aging Hosts the Re-Dedication of the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
Upper Shore Aging (USA) recently hosted a re-dedication of the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center in Chestertown. The Constance and Carl Ferris ... [Continue Story]
- Herb Cain Appointed Executive Director of Upper Shore Aging
- Water, Water Everywhere…For Drinking, Playing And Exercising!
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Named “Best Retirement Community” by What’s Up Eastern Shore for Ninth Consecutive Year
- 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
Art Notes
“Ride the Cyclone at Opens Church Hill Theatre November 6
The waiting is over. The world-wide musical sensation Ride the Cyclone opens at Church Hill Theatre on November 8, for only nine performances. Tickets ... [Continue Story]
- The Academy Art Museum Presents Two Fun-Filled Fall Events at the 2024 Craft Show
- Step into the dark: experience Stage Fright: Curtain Call this halloween
- December Tidewater Camera Club meeting with speaker, Edwin Remsberg
- Academy Art Museum currently accepting members’ submissions for “Small Originals: Members’ Exhibition 2024”
- Important auction of historic Trippe House rooms
- Church Hill Theatre to hold auditions for “A Brief History of Man”
Education Notes
Gunston’s 9th Bull & Oyster event sets record, raises $170,000
The Gunston School’s 9th Bull & Oyster Roast was a resounding success, welcoming more than 200 guests this past Saturday, October 19 to the ... [Continue Story]
- Americans are less engaged than ever, and that’s a problem
- Gunston cuts ribbon on new bermuda grass “Sollers Field”
- The Queen Anne’s County Board of Education October Board Report
- Washington College Electric Boat Team Visits Radcliffe Creek School
- Prekindergarten Expansion For Private Providers Off To A Slow Start
- Gunston Recognizes 30 AP Scholars for 23-24 Academic Year
Health Notes
Kathryn Kelley, MD, joins University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Clark Comprehensive Breast Center team
The Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently welcomed a new surgeon, Kathryn Kelley, MD. UM ... [Continue Story]
- For All Seasons sponsors Maryland’s Child Trafficking Regional Navigator Program: A roundtable discussion
- Choptank Health welcomes three new dental providers
- Emergency Team Members at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Honored as “EveryDay Heroes”
- An Internationally-Recognized Expert On Aging To Speak In Easton, Chestertown
- Friends of UM Shore Regional Health Providing Financial Support For New Regional Medical Center
- The Arc Central Chesapeake Region Wins Three National Awards for Innovative Employee Benefits
Food Friday
Food Friday: Simply frightful
Halloween isn’t until next week, on a school night no less, so now is the time to celebrate, before you start eyeing the Trick or Treat candy in the ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Winslow Homer
American artist Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was the son of Bostonians Charles and Henrietta Homer. She was an amateur watercolor painter and Winslow’s ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
A Tribute to Architect Peter Newlin
Almost two years to the day of my writing an article in the Spy, “A Tribute to Peter Newlin, FAIA,” to celebrate Peter’s retirement, his wife Gale ... [Continue Story]
From and Fuller Podcast
From & Fuller on voting
It turns out our weekly commentators created their own newsletter recently based on popular demand. Our online discussions in The Spy have been ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: Early clues on election night of a Harris or Trump victory and Donald Trump’s Arnold Palmer moment
- From and Fuller: F/F Live at the Avalon
- From and Fuller: The Pennsylvania Challenge and is it the End of the Harris Honeymoon?
- From and Fuller: Politics and Rhetoric After 2nd Attempt on Donald Trump and Andy Harris’s Freedom Caucus
- From and Fuller: The Politics of Coattails and Endorsements in 2024
- From and Fuller: Does Policy Matter in 2024; Never-Trumpers Not Endorsing Harris, and RFK Jr. Exit
Columnist J.E. Dean
Is Elon Musk Trying to Buy the 2024 Election? by J.E. Dean
It is regrettable that Maryland is not a swing state. Billionaire Elon Musk has created a lottery to encourage voters to sign a petition that he ... [Continue Story]
- I don’t take Trump’s proposals seriously – here’s why by J.E. Dean
- The utter shamelessness of the Trump agenda by J.E. Dean
- J.D. Vance Wins the Vice-Presidential Debate, With Help from Walz by J.E. Dean
- A Second Assassination Attempt on Trump by J.E. Dean
- Remembering September 11—and January 6 by J.E. Dean
- The Foul Odor of the Trump-Kennedy Alliance by J.E. Dean
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 Craig Fuller
MPT, the Chesapeake Bay and Viewers Like You: A Chat with Station Manager Steven Schupak
While there are a number of things that bring all Marylanders together, crabs being the best known, there has always been special affection for ... [Continue Story]
- So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
- 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
Columnist Jamie Kirkpatrick
Showing Off By Jamie Kirkpatrick
Two couples—long-standing (not old)—friends came to visit us last weekend. None had ever been to Chestertown before. They had heard all the stories ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Laura Oliver
The Vanishing Point: where you’ll find the ones you’ve lost By Laura J. Oliver
My mother once shared with me a moment of altered reality she had experienced. The context of the conversation is lost to time, but I have carried the ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
A chat with AI by Angela Rieck
I was trying to figure out what to write this week. So I went to ChatGPT and asked it for some topics. Chat GPT gave me: The psychology of sports ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
A Race to be Big Pumpkin by Al Sikes
Autumn comes—pumpkins arrive. Beyond those that decorate our houses, every four years, elaborately decorated pumpkins are featured in an intensely ... [Continue Story]
Opinion
Striking Out at Camden: How Three Bad Seasons Sent A Once Proud Franchise Into A Decade Long Tailspin
The 1998–2000 Orioles were one of the more disappointing teams of modern times. From owner Peter Angelos’s ham-fisted and wrongheaded ownership to ... [Continue Story]
- Sunset for Sea Stars? By Rob Etgen
- We’re All Stocked Up on Crazies by Maria Grant
- What Difference Does It Make? By Maria Grant
- Hypocrisy is Alive and Well and Living in America! By Maria Grant
- Let’s Remember the 1964 Republican Convention by Ross Jones
- Don’t Judge Lest Ye Be Judged, but Judge We Must by Maria Grant
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 Editor: Delmarva Pride Festival: Fun, Food, Support and Free Advice
- Letter to Editor: Legal Challenge To Striped Bass Regulations Gets Wide Support
- 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
