TAP casting call: The Man From Earth
Tred Avon Players (TAP) invites actors of all experience levels to audition for THE MAN FROM EARTH, a thought-provoking drama by Richard Schenkman. Based on the book by Jerome Bixby and directed by Cecile Storm, the production will run for seven performances from April 17–27, 2025, at the Oxford Community Center. AUDITION DATES AND TIMES Tue, […]
Design with Jenn Martella: Chesapeake Sunset Cottage
It is always a pleasure to feature designs by my fellow architects and I am very pleased to kick off the new year to feature another design by architect Mark McInturff, FAIA. When the Owner purchased this property eight years ago, the cottage was a wreck caused by a broken frozen pipe on the second […]
Shelter Alliance opens the Shelter Closet
The Shelter Alliance announces the opening of “The Shelter Closet” on Wednesday, January 8 at 711 Washington Avenue in the Kent Plaza Shopping Center. The Closet will distribute FREE clothing to individuals, families, and children with identification and documentation of need. Items will also be available to the public for a monetary donation. Both categories […]
Services scheduled for former Lower Shore Sen. Richard Colburn
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 2, for former state Sen. Richard Colburn, who died last Friday, Dec. 27, at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton. He was 74. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Open Bible Church in Cambridge, followed by a memorial service at […]
From and Fuller: Remembering Jimmy Carter and 2024 in review
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 president Jimmy Carter and his political impact. Al and Craig also talk about their top stories from 2024. To listen to the audio […]
Chestertown advances traffic safety with major improvements
Chestertown is set to see significant traffic safety improvements following recent discussions between local officials and the Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA). Residents Michael McDowell and David Bowering, vocal advocates for pedestrian safety, have been collaborating with MSHA representatives Ken Fender, District Engineer, and Rich Baker, Assistant District Engineer for Traffic, to address concerns and […]
Londonderry to host health care careers presentation in partnership with University of Maryland Baltimore
Londonderry on the Tred Avon is honored to partner with the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) to host a presentation for Eastern Shore residents who are looking to go into the medical field, pursue a higher education medical degree or those who wish to return to school for an advanced degree in the medical field. […]
Prestigious 2025 grants awarded to Chesapeake Film Festival
Prestigious Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant and Artistic Insights Fund Grant Awarded to Chesapeake Film Festival The Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant highlighting the festival’s commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and storytelling through film and film-related events. The acronym stands for Strengthening the Humanities Investment […]
UM Shore Medical Center at Easton recognized as high performing in maternity care for fourth consecutive year
The new Maternity Care Access Hospital distinction brings recognition to UM Shore Regional Health’s commitment to creating health care access points for patients throughout the Region. EASTON, Md. (December 30, 2024) – UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) hospital, has been recognized for the fourth consecutive […]
Remembering Jimmy Carter by J. E. Dean
I will leave it to others to recount the many challenges of Jimmy Carter’s presidency. I recall some of them myself, most notably buying a car with an 18 percent auto loan. I also recall Carter’s “national malaise” speech, delivered by the president wearing a sweater in front of a lit White House fireplace. Carter […]