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July 11, 2025

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Compass’Camp New Dawn 2025 Season Slots Still Open

July 11, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Camper spots and volunteer opportunities are still available for our 31st annual Camp New Dawn, a grief retreat summer camp.  Camp New Dawn is a four-day, three-night retreat held each summer at Camp Pecometh in Centreville.  Camp New Dawn is a grief retreat hosted by Compass for children, teens and families who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. Campers learn healthy coping skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. They engage in group discussions and activities with other kids who have experienced loss and interact with professional grief counselors.

“Grief is isolating on a very natural level. When they show up here, they’re suddenly in this amazing community of people who are on a similar walk,” says Camp New Dawn Director Rhonda Knotts. “Some of the most important things we do as a team is we validate every single feeling they have- good, ugly, bad, hard. We normalize, because grief can make you feel like you’re losing your mind and just like you don’t belong anywhere. The most important thing is we encourage them to remember that they actually have exactly what they need to survive this loss within themselves. When we all come together, we remind each other we’re all survivors.”

A local family shares their journey to healing and how Camp New Dawn helped navigate that healing. In May of 2024, the Willis Family abruptly lost Charles Willis. Jessica Willis, Charles’ daughter, says that Charles was “the foundation of our family.” “I wasn’t sure if Camp New Dawn would be right for us, but I am eternally grateful for my family’s experience there. It was the first time I was able to let go and open up,” she says.

This year’s Camp New Dawn kicks off on Saturday, August 9th at 11:00 am, when our groups arrive at Camp Pecometh.  The campers attend therapeutic workshops, age specific grief support groups and may participate in supervised camp activities such as swimming, fishing, and arts and crafts. The retreat for campers wraps up after the closing ceremony on Monday, August 11th at 4:30 pm.

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The Trippe: Variations 4.0: 1 Photograph, 14 Paintings”

July 6, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Trippe Gallery will be opening a particularly unique exhibition on July 11.  This year marks the 4th iteration of this popular show. “Variations 4.0: 1 Photograph, 14 Paintings” will feature the work of 14 gallery artists-Olena Babak, Jill Basham, Beth Bathe, David Diaz, Vlad Duchev, Stephen Haynes, Charlie Hunter, Christine Lashley, Len Mizerek, Elise Phillips, Crista Pisano, Cynthia Rosen, John Brandon Sills and Mary Veiga.

The subject of inspiration for this year’s exhibition of variations is a black and white image reflective of Trippe’s photographs of the natural beauty of the eastern shore. The resulting 14 paintings show an incredible diversity of interpretation, style and vision. Some are quite realistic, some impressionistic, abstract, several have other features added, or are simply a variation on the theme of a serene and pastoral landscape. No guidance, no rules-paint as you will.

Opening reception is Friday July 11 from 5-8pm.  Many of the artists will be on hand to meet collectors and discuss their other paintings in the gallery. During the reception, visitors will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite painting as well as test their knowledge of Plein Air Easton artists by matching the artist to the correct painting! The reveal will occur at 7:30pm.

The Trippe Gallery is located at 23 N Harrison St. For more information, please call 410-310-8727.

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Chesapeake Lens: “Dragon’s Lair” By John Maloney

July 5, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Deep down in Dorchester County, there’s a secret place…

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Chesapeake Lens: “Crossings” By David Sites

June 28, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Stad Amsterdam, a Dutch Clipper, sails under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

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Chesapeake Lens: “Gulp” By Sherri Baton

June 21, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Take-out from the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

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Filed Under: Chesapeake Lens

Chesapeake Lens: “Idle in Awe” By Paul Hanley, Jr

June 14, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t fancy a strawberry moon? “Idle in Awe”

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Chesapeake Lens: “Lady of the Bay” By David Sites

June 7, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

 

The Lady Baltimore heads out for an evening saill on the silky water of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Chesapeake Lens: “Dippin’ for Crabs” by Tracey Johns

May 31, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

It’s sunrise near St. Michael’s and the late Turk Cannon, Sr. is out on the water.

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Filed Under: Chesapeake Lens

Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties named as Sanctuary Jurisdictions by Trump Administration

May 30, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Talbot County has unexpectedly been named one of several Maryland jurisdictions designated as a “sanctuary” by the Trump administration—a move that could put federal funding at risk and place the county in the middle of a national immigration debate.

The announcement came Thursday as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to pressure local governments into supporting federal immigration enforcement. The list includes Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Queen Anne’s County, and the cities of Annapolis, Rockville, and Takoma Park, among others.

The designation follows an executive order directing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to identify localities that, in the administration’s view, do not fully cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The purpose is to cut off federal funds to jurisdictions that limit their involvement in immigration enforcement.

Talbot County’s inclusion raises questions. The county has not adopted any formal policy that restricts cooperation with ICE, and immigration issues have rarely been a topic of discussion in local government or public debate. Still, the Trump administration appears to be interpreting “non-cooperation” broadly, and Talbot was swept in.

The designation carries potential consequences. Talbot, like many rural counties, relies on federal grants for programs ranging from public safety and infrastructure to housing and health services. Even the threat of losing those funds could complicate budget planning and long-term community investments.

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Filed Under: 2 News Homepage, 5 News Notes

Chesapeake Lens: “On the Prowl” by Richard Bodorff

May 24, 2025 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

A snowy egret stalks his prey.

 

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Filed Under: Archives, Chesapeake Lens

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