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Spy Highlights

From and Fuller: Special Guest Author Joe Klein

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]

  • Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: Route 50 Traffic and 3rd Span for the Bridge
  • From and Fuller: Elon Musk’s 3rd Party and the Epstein Files MAGA Civil War
  • A Baltimore Banner Tribute to Darren Foxwell
  • Publisher Notes: Heartfelt Thanks, Welcome Zack Taylor, Foxwell/Mitchell Back July 9th
  • Publisher Note: Just Once for the Chestertown Spy 2025!
  • From and Fuller: Is the Iran Bombing a Win for Trump and NYC Politics

Public Affairs

Town Surveillance Cameras Repositioned for Activation

At the July 7 meeting of the Chestertown Town Council, Town Manager Larry DiRe reported that the long-delayed activation of the town’s surveillance ... [Continue Story]

  • Rock Hall Looks to Start “Welcome Back Ospreys” Event
  • Governor Moore Launches “Just Communities” on Juneteenth to Address Racial Wealth Gap
  • How Did the Mid-Shore Community Foundation Donate almost $4 Million for the new Regional Hospital?
  • Town of Millington Proclaims June as Pride Month
  • Community and Law Enforcement Hold Meeting About Crime Uptick
  • Town Manager Outlines Progress and Delays for Town Security Cameras

The Arts

The Garfield Center Announces Their 2026 Season

At a volunteer appreciation event held at the Garfield Center for the Arts on Wednesday, July 16th, the GCA’s Executive Director, Steven Arnold, ... [Continue Story]

  • From One Generation to the Next: A Community Mural Reimagined by Val Cavalheri
  • Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: Al Bond
  • Avalon Donates New Gallery to AAM for Plein Air (Sort of): A Chat with Al Bond and Charlotte Potter Kasic
  • Easton Art Galleries Welcome Plein Air by Steve Parks
  • Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: David Grafton As Remembered by Stephen Griffin
  • Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame 2025: Working Artist Forum

Chesapeake Ecosystem

Washington College Earns High Flyer Status for Bird Conservation

Washington College has successfully renewed its Bird Campus recognition from the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership, reaching the prestigious High Flyer level. The Bird ... [Continue Story]

  • McCown Presented with Shorerivers Award for Environmental Stewardship
  • Update: Friends of Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
  • Federal Cuts Could Threaten Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge, a Kent County Treasure
  • FEMA Cancels $1 Billion for Flood Prevention Projects in Chesapeake Bay Region
  • Bay Journal: USDA shuts down ‘climate smart’ program
  • The Solar Land Rush—A farmer’s perspective with Judy Gifford

On the Hill at Washington College

Washington College President Michael Sosulski Steps Down

Washington College announced Monday that President Michael J. Sosulski will step down later this summer to become president of Lake Forest College in ... [Continue Story]

  • Undergraduates Reveal a MD House’s Underground Railroad History
  • $4.5 Million Gift to Washington College to Create Two Endowed Chairs, Support Athletics
  • Washington College’s Lifelong Learning Academy Opens Call for New Courses 
  • Washington College Commencement Recap
  • Manassas Native Wins $74k Sophie Kerr Prize from Washington College
  • ABC News’ Jonathan Karl to Deliver Washington College Commencement Address
  • Six Students Vie For Washington College’s $74k Sophie Kerr Prize
  • Community invited to Washington College PoliTalks with Hon. Heather Mizeur

Health

Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: Adolescence on Film and About Parents

As part of our ongoing monthly series on mental health, The Spy welcomes back Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, to help us navigate one of the ... [Continue Story]

  • Erectile Dysfunction on the Shore: A Chat with Dr. Robert McDonough
  • The Urgent Call to Expand the PACT Act to Cover VOC-Exposed Veterans in Kent County
  • Choptank Health Hosts New Patient Welcome Sessions in Chestertown June 10-12
  • Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: Mental Health, Parents and Adolescence
  • Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: For All Seasons in All Seasons
  • HomePorts: A talk with John Murphy and Karen Carr

Education

Lifelong Learning: A Key Pillar of Active Aging

The World Health Organization (WHO) considers lifelong learning as one of the critical pillars to achieve active aging, together with health, participation, and security. This ... [Continue Story]

  • Hemstetter Recognized at State Board Meeting
  • Wetlands 101: Sultana Education Foundation Presents an Evening of Interactive Science
  • KCHS Messages to Seniors
  • ‘Life is a Highway’ for KCHS Class of 2025
  • WC launches updated Diversity website pages By Heather Fabritz
  • MD Senate Panel’s vote on Blueprint bill straddles House, Administration Versions

Maryland News

State Employees offered $20,000 Buyout

Thousands of state employees were notified by email Thursday of a buyout program, part of a plan by Gov. Wes Moore (D) to reduce the size of state ... [Continue Story]

  • Labor Secretary Raises Concerns About Solvency Of State Unemployment Fund
  • US House Passes Massive Tax Break and Spending Cut Bill, Sending it to Trump – Maryland Matters
  • Buyout Offers, Hiring Freeze Coming for State Government Amid Budget Crunch
  • State Officials Urge People to Stay Vigilant, Use Caution Amid ‘Hazardous Heat Wave’
  • Amid High Energy Bills, Moore Touts $19 Million in Ratepayer Relief From Exelon
  • Talbot County Repeals DEI Language to Ensure Airport Work Continues

Brevities

Chestertown Flashback: Early Chestertown Fair

In honor of the 2025 Kent County Fair currently underway, a Flashback Photo of a much earlier fair. Although the digital image of this photo has been adjusted to make it ... [Continue Story]

  • From Motels to the Mandarin by Katherine Emery
  • Chestertown Flashback: A Rock Hall Summer Day at The Beach
  • Planes, Trains, Buses, and Automobiles by Katherine Emery General
  • Agent 86 Reconnaissance Footage: Cambridge by Air
  • Chesapeake Flashback: Happy Fourth!
  • Spy Agent Report: A Morning of Log Canoe Races

Food Friday

Food Friday: Zucchini Time 2025!

It has been the hottest summer on record - but we are saying that every year now, aren’t we? As we try to walk our 10,000 steps every day, lingering under the shady trees as ... [Continue Story]

  • Food Friday: Vacation Dogs
  • Food Friday: Home Grown
  • Food Friday: Practicing Self-Care
  • Food Friday: Chicken on a Stick
  • Food Friday: Summer’s Here!
  • Food Friday: Blueberry Harvest

Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith

Looking at the Masters: Gustave Caillebotte

Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) was from a wealthy Parisienne family. He grew up near the area of the St. Lazarre train station. ... [Continue Story]

  • Looking at the Masters: Jacques-Joseph Tissot
  • Looking at the Masters: Guiseppe De Nettis
  • Looking at the Masters: Tom Deininger
  • Looking at the Masters: Miriam Schapiro 
  • Looking at the Masters: Xu Zhen
  • Looking at the Masters: Patricia Tobacco Forrester

Design with Jenn Martella

Design with Jenn Martella: St. Andrews Wayside Chapel, c. 1874, Redux

When I began my search for this week’s feature, I happily ended it in Galena in upper Kent County with this unique house whose original use was a ... [Continue Story]

  • Design with Jenn Martella: Oxford Historic District Gem
  • Design with Jenn Martella: “Grey Goose Pointe”
  • Design with Jenn Martella: Mt. Pleasant
  • Design with Jenn Martella: Dutch Colonial Gem
  • Design with Jenn Martella: Farmhouse Meets Modern 
  • Design with Jenn Martella: Landscaping at The Miracle House

Food and Garden

Wine(s) of the Week: Piazza New Additions

Ciao Tutti! This weekend at Piazza Italian Market, our weekly wine tasting is postponed until next weekend since tomorrow morning I will be on my ... [Continue Story]

  • Coping with Heat and Drought by Nancy Taylor Robson
  • Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday
  • Wine of the Week: Marangona Chiaretto Riviera del Garda Classico
  • Exploring Garden Solutions with Stephanie Wooton: Chesapeake Bay Herb Society Hosts July 10 Clinic
  • Wine of the Week: Rouge de Vallee
  • Wine of the Week: Dardinello Sicilia DOC Zibibbo 2023

Delmarva Review

Taking flight? Will Delmarva Review come in for a landing?

... [Continue Story]

  • Delmarva Review: The “Best of” Anthology
  • Delmarva Review: Leitmotif by Rita Plush
  • Delmarva Review: Arrogance by Katherine J. Williams
  • Delmarva Review: A System of Seeing by Colin Jeffrey Morris
  • Delmarva Review: The End of the Story by Patty Somlo
  • Delmarva Review: Something More Than Winter Weighs (Upon Me) by John Muro

Chesapeake Lens

Chesapeake Lens: “Fawn and Friend” by Tricia Volkman

It’s easy to make friends at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. “Fawn and Friend” by Tricia ... [Continue Story]

  • Chesapeake Lens: “Companions” by Jay Fleming
  • Chesapeake Lens: “Companions” By Jay Fleming
  • Chesapeake Lens: “Dragon’s Lair” By John Maloney
  • Chesapeake Lens: “Crossings” By David Sites
  • Chesapeake Lens: “Gulp” By Sherri Baton
  • Chesapeake Lens: “Idle in Awe” By Paul Hanley, Jr

Commerce

Memorial Day Event to Feature Parade, Entertainment and a Remembrance of Vets Who Died in Combat

Long after the Tea Party tourists have left town, the Memorial Day parade and remembrance on May 26 – long a locals’ favorite – will honor veterans ... [Continue Story]

  • Investing in You: A talk with Chesapeake Bank and Trust CEO Bob Altieri
  • Kent Attainable Housing Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Homeowners, the Duncan Family
  • Kent County and Main Street Chestertown Awarded Grants to Support America’s 250th Semiquincentennial Planning
  • Kent County Local Management Board Seeks New Board Members
  • Chamber Hosts Post-Legislative Session Discussion with 36th District Lawmakers
  • 2025‐2026 Rock Hall Lions Marine Trades offers $1500 Scholarship

Community Notes

Celebrate Bay Heritage at Watermen’s Appreciation Day Hosted by CBMM on Aug. 10

Watermen’s Appreciation Day is back at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 10am-4pm, inviting guests to experience the unique ... [Continue Story]

  • Women & Girls Fund 9-Hole Golf Tournament Set for September 8, 2025
  • The Historical Society to Present “Kent County: Recovered Histories”
  • Compass’Camp New Dawn 2025 Season Slots Still Open
  • Small Scale Cider Making: Discussion & Sampling
  • From Hunger to Hope: Community Responses to Food Insecurity July 17
  • The Reverend Sue Browning Retires From Unitarian Fellowship 

Arts Notes

MassoniArt Show Summer 2025 Gallery Artist Exhibition July 15 – August 15

Featuring Heidi Fowler, Katherine Cox, Joe Karlik, Zemma Mastin White, Julia Clift, Blake Conroy, Jacqui Crocetta, Simma Liebman, Grace Mitchell, and ... [Continue Story]

  • Academy Art Museum Welcomes Matthew Moore as New Director of Education
  • Joe Holt, Sharon Sable, Shawn Qaissaunee – The Greatest Songwriters of the 20th Century
  • All Aboard for Murder on the Orient Express at Church Hill Theatre
  • The Elephant Man auditions to be held August 3, 4, 5
  • CHT Green Room Gang to Present Annie Kids and The Sound of Music Youth Edition
  • Church Hill Theatre Announces New Season and Elects New Board Members

Education Notes

Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) to Host Fall 2025 Course Showcase on August 6, 2025

Interested in the economics of land development or the state of our rivers? Curious to explore new hobbies, enrich your knowledge, or stay active in a ... [Continue Story]

  • MSDE Celebrates Teachers of the Year
  • KCMS celebrates eighth-grade promotion
  • Commissioners Honor Dr. McComas
  • 114th Gunston School Commencement Celebrates The Class of 2025
  • Blueprint Gets a Road Map: Two Agencies That Oversee School Reform Agree to Clarify Roles
  • CBMM’s Shipyard Set for Busy Summer of Programming

Health Notes

Cultivating Growth: UM Shore Regional Health Nurses Graduate from Statewide Leadership Institute

Three nurse managers at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), ... [Continue Story]

  • For All Seasons Hosts Hoopers Island Migrant Resource Fair
  • From Hunger to Hope: Community Responses to Food Insecurity July 17
  • Rowan Michael, MD, Joins the Orthopedic Center
  • Hope Floats: Area Residents Juliet Taylor and Tim Abeska Partner with Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating to Host Benefit for Hop On A Cure
  • For All Seasons Prioritizes Community Needs with Renovation Amid Federal Cutbacks
  • Choptank Health Welcomes Bridget Allison, CRNP, to Federalsburg Health Center

Opinion

The Year of Wishful Thinking and Broken Promises By Aubrey Sarvis

The jubilant House of Representatives leadership claimed their narrow win, 218-214, on the President’s reckless and cruel tax bill was a “wonderful ... [Continue Story]

  • Not Normal: Where Are We Going? By Aubrey Sarvis
  • Character Rot: Sounding the Alarm by Johnny O’Brien
  • Op-Ed: Anything Goes, but Pete Hegseth May Go First By Aubrey Sarvis
  • OP-ED: Mayor and Council: Trust in you has evaporated By Robert Miller
  • Kent County and a serious healthcare hit? By Tom Timberman
  • Op-Ed: Making American Great Again?

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Democracy on Ice

On July 3 2025, 218 blind mice in the House of Representatives passed the Big Beautiful Bodacious Bill, the most amazing bill ever, at least since the ... [Continue Story]

  • Letter to Editor: A Vanishing Way of Life
  • Letter to the Editor: Truth and Consequences
  • Letter to Editor: How the Big Beautiful Bill Would Affect the Mid-Shore
  • Letter to the Editor:  Getting the Bang for the Buck
  • Letter to the Editor: Surprise! I Liked The Parade
  • Letter to the Editor: Respecting Arlington National Cemetery

Columnist J.E. Dean

The Sad Case of Senator Thom Tillis by J.E. Dean

In Washington, D.C., a city used to surprises, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis delivered a big one on Sunday. After joining Senator Rand Paul ... [Continue Story]

  • Was the Attack on Iran a War? By J.E. Dean
  • A Third Party? Divided We Fall by J.E. Dean
  • What the President is Doing for Us by J. E. Dean
  • Pardon Me, Mr. President, But Are You Corrupt? By J. E. Dean
  • Our President and Bruce Springsteen by J.E. Dean
  • Springtime’s Blessings by J.E. Dean

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 Lisa J. Gotto

Columnist Laura Oliver

Love by Proxy: Bit by Bit By Laura J. Oliver

My friend and I, both writer-editors, have just been served our blackened salmon salads when he reveals something unexpected. “I’ve been using CHAT ... [Continue Story]

  • I Wish I May, I Wish I Might By Laura J. Oliver
  • With Liberty and Justice for All By Laura J. Oliver
  • Call My Name By Laura J. Oliver
  • Finding Home By Laura J. Oliver
  • Shelter by Laura J. Oliver
  • All the Love You Cannot See By Laura J. Oliver

Columnist Al Sikes

What is the Game Today? By Al Sikes

The much-honored sportswriter, Roger Angel, writing in 1972 about baseball, while reflecting on sports, said, “Sports are too much with us. Late and ... [Continue Story]

  • Third Party Apostasy by Al Sikes
  • Trump’s Fragrance by Al Sikes
  • Thinking Back, Thinking Forward by Al Sikes
  • Clashing Cross Currents by Al Sikes
  • GOAT vs. TOAD by Al Sikes
  • Ukraine and the 21st Century by Al Sikes

Columnist Angela Rieck

Summer Soundtrack by Angela Rieck

Each season has its own scent and soundtrack. I can close my eyes, ignore the temperature and know what season it is by these sounds and the ... [Continue Story]

  • Bringing Joy Inside by Angela Rieck
  • Rituals and Routines by Angela Rieck
  • We’re Having a Heat Dome by Angela Rieck
  • A Precious Right by Angela Rieck
  • Keeping Up Proteins by Angela Rieck
  • Messy By Angela Rieck

Senior Life

Strive for Independence, Not Just on the 4Th Of July! by Susan Covey

Like most people, you’ve probably heard that activity and exercise are good for you. The frailty and decreased energy often associated with aging is ... [Continue Story]

  • 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
  • Enjoy the health benefits of Thanksgiving Day by Susan Covey
  • Upper Shore Aging Hosts the Re-Dedication of the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
  • Herb Cain Appointed Executive Director of Upper Shore Aging
Faded caution sign: Watch Children

Chicken Scratch: What else is there to do? Aging, attention, and becoming — by Elizabeth Beggins

It’s time for my annual pilgrimage.Not the sort a friend just made, walking blisters onto her feet and renewal into her soul on the Camino de ... [Continue Story]

What is the Game Today? By Al Sikes

The much-honored sportswriter, Roger Angel, writing in 1972 about baseball, while reflecting on sports, said, “Sports are too much with us. Late and ... [Continue Story]

Summer Soundtrack by Angela Rieck

Each season has its own scent and soundtrack. I can close my eyes, ignore the temperature and know what season it is by these sounds and the ... [Continue Story]

Governing By Absence: Governor Moore Lands in Sun Valley

“‘Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane Don't know when I'll be back again…” John Denver (“Leaving on a Jet Plane”) They call it Billionaires ... [Continue Story]

Camp By Jamie Kirkpatrick

Our lives—at least mine, anyway—are the product of our choices and/or of random events that, at the time, seem almost inconsequential. I spent a long ... [Continue Story]

Spy Chats

Short Attention Span Theatre: A Moment with Producer Mark Sullivan

Two weekends left for The Garfield Center for the Arts' Short Attention Span Theatre, through July 27! This year's collection of 10-minute plays adds ... [Continue Story]

In the Zone: A Talk with Bradley Moore

When Bradley Moore accepted the position of Chestertown’s Town Planner and Zoning Administrator ten months ago, it was a decision shaped by both ... [Continue Story]

From Backyard Oven to The Evergrain Bakery: A Chat With Doug Rae

http:// One of the great things about living in town is that my apartment sits just above Evergrain Bakery. And yes, you can smell the blueberries ... [Continue Story]

From Field to Feast: A Talk with Oksana Bocharova

http:// Just east of Chestertown on McGinnis Road, Oksana Bocharova walks through her seven-acre organic farm to assess the impact of recent rains. ... [Continue Story]

Does the Constitution Still Serve Us?: A Talk With Prof. Rich De Prospo

http:// In a moment when democratic institutions are under renewed scrutiny, Rich De Prospo offers an intense critique of America’s foundational ... [Continue Story]

Food Fridays with Jean Sanders

Food Friday: Zucchini Time 2025!

It has been the hottest summer on record - but we are saying that every year now, aren’t we? As we try to walk our 10,000 steps every day, lingering ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Vacation Dogs

Mr. Sanders, Luke the wonder dog and I are off for a little holiday respite in the mountains of North Carolina for the Fourth of July holidays this ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Home Grown

What a stinker of a week! The heat dome has been pressing down on us all this week, with temperatures in the high 90s. Sometimes I miss our old house ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Practicing Self-Care

The past week has been alarmingly hot — there have been a few days where it felt like a 3-alarm furnace already, and summer has just begun today. ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Chicken on a Stick

Anthony Bourdain said: “Everyone should know how to roast a chicken. It’s a life skill that should be taught to small children at school.” Roasted ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Summer’s Here!

Happy June! Summer has kicked off already in our neighborhood. Last weekend Eleanor, who is ten-and-a-half and lives across the street from us, opened ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Blueberry Harvest

Suddenly they are everywhere — blueberries. June is about to be busting out all over, summer is almost here, and if you listen carefully you’ll hear ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Getting Back to Grilling

Here we are again—on the cusp of summer, on the eve of grilling season, keeping watch for fireflies, swatting early mosquitoes, and planning the ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Deelish Sammies

Ah, late spring. It is a beautiful time of the year. The fireflies are beginning to sparkle in the blue twilight of the back yard. A bunny is enjoying ... [Continue Story]

Food Friday: Rhubarb Spring

There are many issues that can drive us nuts here in the Spy Test Kitchens. We are only human, after all, except for Luke the wonder dog, who is ... [Continue Story]

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