Analysis: Hogan tries to define his brand of Republicanism
The event Wednesday night, at a fancy hotel in College Park, was billed as a look at the legacy of the Watergate scandal on today’s politics, 50 years after former President Richard Nixon’s resignation. It was sponsored by the conservative group Principles First, which has emerged as a top refuge for Republicans who oppose former […]
Please Take the Spy Survey on Lifelong Learning on the Mid-Shore
Dear Spy Reader: Once a year, The Spy selects a nonprofit organization or school on the Mid-Shore that we admire and use our 8,000 daily subscribers to help them with their mission and strategic planning. This year, we are helping the three local organizations that have been devoted to ensuring our region’s lifelong learning opportunities […]
AAM Community Program Series Presents: 48-Hour Video Race
The Academy Art Museum is pleased to present the 3rd Annual 48-Hour Video Race in partnership with the Chesapeake Film Festival and Ocean City Film Festival. This event is organized by Francisco Salazar and included in the AAM Community Program Series which is free and open to the public. Filmmakers of all ages (either as […]
An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Replace Presidential Election Debates With Candidate Forums by David Reel
Recently the Harris campaign and the Trump campaigns finally agreed on the following protocol for their debate on Tuesday night September 10. 90 minutes of debate time with two commercial breaks. Moderators are ABC News anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis. No opening statements. Closing statements will […]
Serene Green to Headline Adkins Arboretum Beer Garden Sept. 28
There’s something magical about live music in nature! Local beer, food trucks and music by nationally touring act Serene Green are all on tap when Adkins Arboretum hosts its annual Beer Garden on Sat., Sept. 28. Serene Green is a traditional bluegrass band from Northeastern Pennsylvania featuring Quentin Fisher, Michael Johnson, Steve Leonard, Katelynn Casper and Sam Zolla. They […]
Gunston Embarkation Welcomes New Students & Faculty for 114th Year
The Gunston School commenced its 114th year on Tuesday, September 3, with its annual Embarkation tradition, welcoming a total of 74 new students and seven new employees to the community by boat. After exchanging a handshake with Head of School John Lewis, newcomers signed the school’s Honor Code, and made their way up the hill […]
Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Photo!
Can you guess what is pictured in photo below? The answer to last week’s mystery is eastern amberwing, Perithemis tenera, pictured below: The eastern amberwing is a small species of dragonfly that only reaches about 1 inch in length. It is the second smallest dragonfly in the United States. Males have clear amber-colored […]
Harvest and postharvest practices for improving apple fruit marketability: Fruit quality and safety workshop on Nov.4, 2024
Harvest and postharvest practices for improving apple fruit marketability: Fruit quality and safety workshop will be held at the University of Maryland, Western Maryland Research and Education Center, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756, on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost to attend the workshop is $25, which includes snacks, […]