Emoluments! Look it up. It is constitutionally important and has a long history, including even the title of America’s head of State. Before landing ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Maryland Projects $1.4 B Shortfall for Next Year — Five Times April Estimate
Legislative budget analysts are warning of a $1.4 billion budget gap for fiscal 2027, driven by federal economic policies, that is projected to grow ... [Continue Story]
- Thousands of Maryland Seniors Notified of the End of their Medicare Advantage Plans
- Maryland Unveils ‘Historic’ $340 Million Settlement with Conowingo Dam Owner
- Spy Chat: The Release of Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal and his Future with Len Foxwell
- Update: Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal is Home
- Protest for Detained Pastor Draws Dozens in Easton
- Longtime and Beloved Minister of Easton Church Arrested by ICE
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 & Fuller: What Was Lost During The Government Shutdown?
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 Real Impact of the Big Democrat Election Victories
- Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: Moore and Ferguson Not Eye-to-Eye on Redistricting
- Giving and Growing: Robbin Hill Reflects on 24 Years at Mid-Shore Community Foundation
- From and Fuller: The Government Shutdown and a Dangerous Political Game of Chicken
- Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: The Children’s Hunger Crisis in Maryland
- From and Fuller: The “No Kings” Political Impact Now and In 2026
The Arts and Design
A Waterfowl Weekend with Artist Sandy Alanko
If it’s November in Easton, you can’t help but notice that the streets are busier, tents are appearing throughout town, and talk is all about the ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Review: MSO Salutes 3 of the All-Time Greats by Steve Parks
- ESWA Launches First Holiday Book Festival at Cult Classic Brewery, Dec. 13
- Spy Review: Dracula’s Brides Seek Vengeance by Steve Parks
- Dracula Reimagined: Cambridge’s Groove Theatre Returns with a Feminist Twist
- The Bay to Ocean Journal 2025: A Mirror to the Shore’s Creative Heart
- Tred Avon Players Goes Hot n’ Cole in Oxford: A Chat with Director Marcia Gilliam and TAP’s Sammie Adams-Mercer
Ecosystem
ShoreRivers Hiring Executive Director
ShoreRivers protects Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement. We are seeking a ... [Continue Story]
- ShoreRivers Director to Step Down, Search for Successor Begins
- Washington College Earns High Flyer Status for Bird Conservation
- Bay Journal: FEMA Cancels $1 Billion for Flood Prevention Projects in Chesapeake Bay Region
- The Solar Land Rush—A farmer’s perspective with Judy Gifford
- Intense Maryland Energy Debates in Annapolis Fill a Single Afternoon
- Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
Maryland News
Low-income Marylanders, Local Officials Left to Navigate ‘Roller Coaster’ of SNAP Disruption
The Trump administration told states Friday that it would be releasing funds to support federal food assistance during the government shutdown — just ... [Continue Story]
- Moore pushes for Congressional Redistricting, sets up Confrontation with Senate
- Honoring Talbot County’s Uncle Nace Hopkins: The Day Freedom Came in Trappe
- Judge Appears Skeptical of Claim that Unaffiliated Voters Can Sue Maryland Over Closed Primaries
- Maryland, 14 Other Democratic States Launch Public Health Alliance to Counter Trump, Rfk Jr.
- Undocumented Residents’ Access to State Health Insurance Marketplace Delayed From 2026 to 2028
- Maryland Officials Work To Set Up Supports For Federal Workers During ‘Scary Time”
Shore Health
Lets Talk about It with Beth Anne Dorman: Making Sure Our Veterans Get the Help They Need
For many veterans, coming home means facing a different kind of battle, one that unfolds quietly, within families and communities. And on the ... [Continue Story]
- Senior Nation: Nature’s Multicolored Autumn Farewell by Susan Covey
- A Spy Chat with Shore Regional Health’s New Clark Breast Center Director Dr. Kathryn Kelley
- Lets Talk about It with Beth Anne Dorman: The Riddle and Some Answers for ADHD
- A Bad Diagnosis, Remarkable Recovery, and Giving Back: A Chat with Andrew Dorbin
- Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: Keeping your Mental Health During Tough Times
- Let’s Talk About It: Human Trafficking with For All Seasons’ Susan Ahlstrom
Mid-Shore Education
Benedictine’s Next Chapter: A Chat with Executive Director Scott Evans
It can never be said enough times how lucky the Mid-Shore is to have such a remarkable place as Benedictine in our region. And that is the reason we ... [Continue Story]
- Washington College President Michael Sosulski Steps Down
- Wetlands 101: Sultana Education Foundation Presents an Evening of Interactive Science
- MD Senate Panel’s vote on Blueprint bill straddles House, Administration Versions
- Gunston celebrates Class of 2025 college-bound athletes
- Wood Foundation awards $100K grant to Radcliffe Creek School
- Morgan State professor fined for presenting himself as licensed architect
Brevities
Under the Beaver Moon By Katherine Emery General
November 5th, the Beaver Full Moon. My husband was once again inpatient at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I’ve come to realize that hospitals, much like ... [Continue Story]
- The Rhythm of Family Traditions By Katherine Emery General
- November 2025 Sky-Watch By Dennis Herrmann
- Dinner Table Debates By Katherine Emery General
- Finding Gratitude in the Rain By Katherine Emery General
- Late-Night Calls with Mom By Katherine Emery General
- Finding Faith in Stillness By Katherine Emery General
Community News
Church Hill Theatre Seeks New Business Manager
Church Hill Theatre, a beloved local live performance venue for forty years, will soon need a new face in the office. Juanita Wieczoreck, who has ... [Continue Story]
- The Top 5 Things to Get Excited about Waterfowl Festival 2025 with Deena Kilman
- County Commissioners Request State Assistance for MD 405 and US 301 Safety Improvements
- Queen Annes Chorale Holiday Concert: A Classic Christmas
- The Eastern Shore Writers Association and Cult Classic Brewing Company Announce Inaugural Holiday Book Festival
- Haven Ministries’ New Staffer Liz Clark Builds Bridges and Efficiencies
- Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is shining a spotlight on the power of mentoring during Bullying Prevention Month and Beyond.
Senior Life
Senior Nation: Embrace Your Age, Live Your Best Life by Susan Covey
According to Leading Age, “Active Aging is a worldwide initiative that honors the spirit and contributions of older adults while encouraging active ... [Continue Story]
- The Difference Between Try And Triumph Is A Little Umph! By Susan Covey
- State Officials Launch 10-Year Plan to Boost Supports for Growing Senior Population
- Strive for Independence, Not Just on the 4Th Of July! by Susan Covey
- Senior Nation: Gardening a Great Boost for Body and Soul by Susan Covey
- Senior Nation: April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month by Susan Covey
- It’s American Heart Month by Susan Covey
Art Notes
Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore Hosts Fourth Annual Handmade Market
This year, Bayside Quilters will hold its fourth annual Handmade Market on November 21, from 3 to 7 p.m., and November 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ... [Continue Story]
- Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Music Director Michael Repper Receives Two GRAMMY Nominations
- Smithsonian Exhibition on Innovation Arrives at Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center
- ESWA Launches First Holiday Book Festival at Cult Classic Brewery, Dec. 13
- Tred Avon Players Announces It’s 2026 Season
- A Horse Show Exhibition at the Trippe to Benefit Therapeutic Riding
- Shelter Film Wins Chesapeake Film Festival Honors
Ecosystem Notes
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Celebrates 35th Anniversary
There may be no better phrase than “humble beginnings” when reflecting on the inception of Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC). “Humble” comes ... [Continue Story]
- ESLC & Plein Air Easton Alumni Invitational Celebrates Eastern Shore Forests in the Fall
- ESLC Conservation Videos Connect Clean Water to Conservation
- Pairing Herbs, Food, and Wine with Chesapeake Bay Herb Society
- Conservation Easement Expands Cecil County Conservation Corridor to 16,445 Acres
- New Seasonal Staff at Pickering Creek Dive into the Season
- Environmental Concern Honors Retiring Leaders and Welcomes New Officers
Education Notes
Gunston Welcomes 47 Students to the National Honor Society
The Gunston School is pleased to welcome a record breaking number of 47 students to the National Honor Society (NHS). Joined by their families, ... [Continue Story]
- Gunston School Transforms Education into Action with Civic Learning Day
- Gunston School’s 10th Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Raises $150,000 for Campus Technology Overhaul
- Four Gunston Students Honored with National Merit Commended Recognition
- Celebrate OysterFest with CBMM on Oct. 25
- Chrome City Fundraiser Raises Nearly $50K for Benedictine
- Mid-Shore College Fair & Financial Planning Evening set for October 28
Health Notes
For All Seasons Brings Awareness to Mental Health Challenges of Family Members and Caregivers of Veterans
In honor of Veterans’ Day this month, For All Seasons is bringing the focus to the mental health of families and caregivers of veterans, active ... [Continue Story]
- UM Shore Medical Group-Pulmonary Care Welcomes New Providers
- Choptank Health Marks 20 Years of Women’s Health Care
- Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team Announces New Team Member and Free Health Screenings in November
- University of Maryland Children’s Hospital Receives Record $50 Million Gift from Tom Golisano to Advance Pediatric Care in Maryland
- Choptank Health Expands Dental Team in Federalsburg
- Helping Workplaces Support Mental Health
Food Friday
Food Friday: Green Beans, Reimagined
I have never bought a can of cream of mushroom soup. I have never willingly consumed it. I will never buy a can of cream of mushroom soup. That is my ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Chrysanthemums
The chrysanthemum was noted as early as the 15th Century BCE in China. The boiled roots of the plant were used in a remedy for headaches. ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
Design with Jenn Martella: Gobbler Hill circa 1858
This exquisite four parcel, sixty-five acre property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located on one of Kent County’s ... [Continue Story]
From and Fuller Podcast
From & Fuller: What Was Lost During The Government Shutdown?
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 Real Impact of the Big Democrat Election Victories
- From and Fuller: A Rough Week for Trump in Court, with Russia and China, as Epstein Returns as the Front Page Story
- From and Fuller: Is Trump Winning the News Cycle and Governor Newsom Pulls the Trigger on Redistricting for 2026
- From and Fuller: The Political Impact of RFK Jr.s MAHA Agenda and Texas Redistricting Part 2
- From and Fuller: Ending ICE Madness and an Epstein Tipping Point?
- From and Fuller: Elon Musk’s 3rd Party and the Epstein Files MAGA Civil War
Columnist J.E. Dean
Mr. President, Your Ends Do Not Justify Your Means by J.E. Dean
President Trump describes himself as a consequential President. Regrettably, that is true. There is little doubt he will leave America different than ... [Continue Story]
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
Conversations with Craig Fuller: Ambassador and Author Frank Lavin
My friend and former White House colleague Ambassador Frank Lavin has a book coming out in March about his experience in the White House and ... [Continue Story]
- Midair collision over the Potomac: Week two update by Craig Fuller
- A midair tragedy last night in Washington by Craig Fuller
- The Classic Motor Museum starts a new trip in St. Michaels: Craig Fuller talks to Mike Iandolo
- MPT, the Chesapeake Bay and Viewers Like You: A Chat with Station Manager Steven Schupak
- So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
- One Amazing Story by One Amazing Individual by Craig Fuller
Columnist Jamie Kirkpatrick
Times Two By Jamie Kirkpatrick
On the recommendation of a friend, I’ve been reading Timothy Egan’s “A Pilgrimage to Eternity.” It’s not my usual fare, but it’s a ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Laura Oliver
The Hard Problem of Consciousness By Laura J. Oliver
I’m walking across my college campus, mahogany leaves crunching beneath my feet, just as they did the year I arrived as an Eventual-English ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Traditions By Angela Rieck
Every year I host a Gingerbread house party. Our children and their children each decorate a gingerbread house. Most of my large family participates. ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
Emoluments by Al Sikes
Emoluments! Look it up. It is constitutionally important and has a long history, including even the title of America’s head of State. Before landing ... [Continue Story]
Opinion
Character Is Policy by Johnny O’Brien
Perhaps you—like me and most of my friends—have a grave difficulty discussing politics in our hyper-partisan nation. We often report that civil ... [Continue Story]
- Trump Policies Disrupt the Eastern Shore Soybean Market by Wilson Dean
- As the Supreme Court Term Begins… Some Reflections by Margaret Andersen
- Character Rot: Sounding the Alarm by Johnny O’Brien
- The Political is Personal: Reflections on DEI by Margaret Andersen
- New report reveals value of resource conservation for Shore businesses by John Horner
- History of US Territorial Acquisitions By Tom Timberman
Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: An Abundance of Cruelty
Have you noticed how often, how persistently, the word “cruelty” is showing up in the news? I was reading about the prison built in the Everglades by ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to Editor: A Vanishing Way of Life
- Letter to Editor: How the Big Beautiful Bill Would Affect the Mid-Shore
- These Republicans Are Right – Don’t Blame Governor Wes Moore For Maryland’s Long-Projected Budget Deficit
- Letter to the Editor: Maryland’s Legislature is failing rural communities By Janet Christensen-Lewis
- Letter to Talbot County Council: Keep employee handbook DEI statement
- Letter to Editor: Representative Harris snubs the ‘Beagle Brigade’
