The Glory of Non-Résumé Jobs
Reading over my résumé recently made me realize how many interesting and unusual jobs never made it… [more]
Food Friday: Chicken and Leek Pieday
In a faraway land, a long time ago, I enjoyed sitting down to a heavenly treat of Chicken and Leek Pie… [more]
Spy Profile: Developer Lehr Jackson Looks at Chestertown and Easton
Lehr Jackson is part of a very small group of architects, planners and developers who can say with earned… [more]
Nationally Known Artist Kim English Conducts Workshop at Easton Studio & School
Easton Studio & School has been attracting some pretty big names from the fine art world these days. … [more]
Review: Brown’s Battleground by Jill Titus
Sixty-one years ago, the students at Farmville, Virginia’s all-black R. R. Moton High School went… [more]
Occurrences
Dan Sutherland, CBMM Boatyard Manager, dies at 47
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's Boatyard Program Manager, Dan Sutherland, died of apparent heart failure on Saturday, Feb. 18th. A member of … [Read More...]
Same Sex Marriage Passes House of Delegates 72-67
After a year of highly contested debate and political wrangling, the Maryland General Assembly is poised to become the third state legislature this … [Read More...]
Harris Defends “No” Vote on Payroll Deduction
The First District Congressman Andy Harris issued a statement defending his decision to vote against the extension of the payroll tax deduction for … [Read More...]
Talbot Preservation Alliance Proposes Low Cost/High Impact Alternative to County Watershed Plan
The Talbot Preservation Alliance made a proposal last evening to a packed crowd at the Talbot Historical Society auditorium in Easton. Over 80 people … [Read More...]
Boat fee increases in sight for Maryland
The Annapolis Capital reports that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has proposed a significant increase in boat registration fees. The … [Read More...]
Election 2012
Ask the Candidates: Reproductive Rights and Same Sex Marriage
As part of the Spy’s coverage of the Democratic Party’ primary race for the 1st Congressional District, we have asked the candidates to respond to specific questions from our readers. Each week, the Spy will be asking the candidates to provide a summary of their positions. What is your position on the reproductive rights of [...]
2012 Election Profile: Wendy Rosen for Congress
Wendy Rosen is the second of three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Congressman Andy Harris in November to represent the 1st District. The primary election is April 3, 2012. Wendy Rosen daughter Rebecca Rosen-Mercado Spy readers are always interested in where people grew up and their education background. Can you share with us any information [...]
Annapolis 2012
EPA says Maryland needs funding to reduce polluted runoff
Alison Prost, Maryland Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), issued this statement about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … [Read More...]
The Honey Bill
Maryland beekeepers are rallying around a bill Wednesday afternoon that would set a standard for honey sold in the state. "Maryland has no … [Read More...]
Bills Aim to Rid Synthetic Pot in State
Maryland lawmakers are attempting to address the rise in popularity of synthetic cannabis by creating a number of bills dedicated to the … [Read More...]
Tanning Beds off limits to Minors in new Bill
A group of lawmakers wants to expand on current restrictions and place an outright ban on the use of artificial tanning beds for anyone under … [Read More...]
Disturbances
Dad Arrested for Leaving Kids in Car while Shopping at Food Lion in Stevensville
On 2/4/12 at approximately 1518 hours Trooper Massoni of the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack was dispatched to respond to 300 Thompson Creek … [Read More...]
County Notes
Talbot Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Talbot Partnership recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary at a reception at the Thomas E. Hill Youth Development Center at the Easton Family YMCA. … [Read More...]
Andy Harris Proposes Tubman Park on Eastern Shore & New York
Representative Andy Harris released the following statement on his proposal to create the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. Reps. Andy … [Read More...]
Talbot Mentors Receives AmeriCorps Support
AmeriCorps member Tyniqua Brooks is serving with Talbot Mentors for the 2012 service year, which runs through September. An Easton native, Brooks … [Read More...]
Dfc. Marlene Gieraltowski – American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
American Legion Post 70 recently announced Dfc. Marlene Gieraltowski as the winner for its Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. Dfc. … [Read More...]
Green Talbot
Maryland colleges take different positions on banning bottled water
Like many students at the University of Maryland, College Park, freshman Sree Sinha hopes for a better future. On Feb. 8, Sinha and other … [Read More...]
Net Zero Comes to Centreville
The house in Three Creeks Development outside of Centreville looks like any other traditional, stylish new home. The only visible signs of green … [Read More...]
Tax Free Weekend for Energy Star Products is Feb 18-20
Consumer alert ! Sales and use tax will not apply to the sale of any Energy Star Product listed below, (includes solar water heaters),during the … [Read More...]
Counterpoint: Bay Foundation Refutes Job Loss Argument
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation released a report showing that claims that environmental regulations hurts local economies and results in lost jobs is … [Read More...]
Opinion
Op-ed: Catholic Church’s Wrong Direction on Contraception
It is somewhat of a paradox that America’s secular government has helped enable religious pluralism, expression, and toleration to thrive. Religious … [Read More...]
Op-Ed: Did Cowardice Kill Same-Sex Marriage…and Will It Do It Again?
In light of the same-sex marriage bill recently getting voted back out of committee and to the Maryland House of Delegates, it seems like a good time … [Read More...]
New oyster investment may tip the scales for Talbot Watermen looking toward aquaculture
With Governor Martin O’Malley’s announcement yesterday about the state of the Chesapeake Bay oyster stock, and his proposed increased investment … [Read More...]
Editorial: Government from the Bottom up
There’s been a lot of complaining and finger-pointing at government and regulatory agencies for forcing pollution diets, punishing watermen, … [Read More...]
Trade
Net Zero Comes to Centreville
The house in Three Creeks Development outside of Centreville looks like any other traditional, stylish new home. The only visible signs of green … [Read More...]
Shore Bancshares Employees Complete “Walk Shore” Challenge
From the middle of September to the end of November, employees of Shore Bancshares, Inc. along with their family of companies (Avon-Dixon Agency, … [Read More...]
Adkins Arboretum Names New Trustee & Board President
Adkins Arboretum announces that Henry Brandt of Centreville has joined its Board of Trustees. Brandt, a financial advisor with Lovett Advisors LLC in … [Read More...]
New Student Loan Forgiveness Program, but only for Public Service Workers
An easier, more intuitive method of tracking student debt information was unveiled in a roundtable discussion at the University of Maryland, … [Read More...]
Talbot Bank Hosts St. Luke’s School Visit
Talbot Bank, member of Shore Bancshares family of companies, enjoyed a visit from the four-year old preschool class of St. Luke’s School in St. … [Read More...]
Features
Best Bets This Week
Bluegrass alert ! Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys roll into town Friday for a night of pickin' heaven at the Avalon Theatre. The 84 … [Read More...]
Spy Profile: Developer Lehr Jackson Looks at Chestertown and Easton
Lehr Jackson is part of a very small group of architects, planners and developers who can say with earned pride that they were part of the legendary … [Read More...]
Spycam: Christian Benefiel’s Wishful Thinker at Kohl’s artNow
February 10 marked the grand opening of the artNOW Baltimore exhibit in Washington College’s Kohl Gallery, featuring the work of five artists who … [Read More...]
Review: Brown’s Battleground by Jill Titus
Sixty-one years ago, the students at Farmville, Virginia’s all-black R. R. Moton High School went on strike. Their curriculum was substandard, as … [Read More...]
The Write Group
What began as a whim five years ago has blossomed into a nearly full-time hobby for writers Anne McCormick from Easton and Barbara Reisert from … [Read More...]
Local Buzz
Tickets still available for Avalon’s Oscar Night Gala
Tickets are going fast but some are still available for Sunday evening's Oscar Night Gala benefitting the Chesapeake Film Festival and Talbot Hospice. … [Read More...]
Big Al retiring after 34 years on Talbot St.
Big Al Poore is retiring. He opened the seafood business on Talbot St. in St. Michaels in 1978. Son Larry Poore says that the business will … [Read More...]
Custom Men’s Clothing Comes to Town
Looking for the perfect Valentine for your favorite man ? Something sophisticated, smooth, and sexy, perhaps ? Introducing the latest addition to … [Read More...]
St. Michaels
Job Search Assistance One-Stop Bus to Visit St. Michaels Library
On Tuesday, February 28, the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board’s Mobile One-Stop bus will be on-site at the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot … [Read More...]
Feb. 28 is Game Day for Youth at St. Michaels Library
On Tuesday, February 28, from at 4:00 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will offer another of its popular Game Days for … [Read More...]
Chris Sanders Joins CBMM
Chris Sanders, of Newport, RI, has joined the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD as a journeyman shipwright. Sanders’ work … [Read More...]
Local Food
Food Friday: Chicken and Leek Pieday
In a faraway land, a long time ago, I enjoyed sitting down to a heavenly treat of Chicken and Leek Pie at Porter’s Restaurant in Covent Garden. This … [Read More...]
Popular Soup ‘n Walk @ Adkins – Saturday, Feb. 18
Adkins Arboretum has announced the winter and spring lineup for its popular Soup ’n Walk programs. Discover green plants in winter, early blooms and … [Read More...]
Organizations Launch Campaign to Label Genetically Modified Foods
Nearly 450 groups from various segments of society are partnering in a campaign called Just Label It ! to petition the FDA to label genetically … [Read More...]
Garden
Landscape Design Workshop at Adkins Arboretum – March 3
Adkins Arboretum is offering a landscape design workshop on Saturday, March 3 which will address the typical challenges of homeowners in the … [Read More...]
Popular Soup ‘n Walk @ Adkins – Saturday, Feb. 18
Adkins Arboretum has announced the winter and spring lineup for its popular Soup ’n Walk programs. Discover green plants in winter, early blooms and … [Read More...]
Adkins Arboretum Staff Participates in Sentinel Plant Network Training
Two Adkins Arboretum staff members participated recently in training at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum to support Adkins Arboretum’s … [Read More...]
Sports & Outdoor Life
Two Wrestling Titles for Talbot County
The Bayside Conference Wrestling Championship was held in Cambridge this weekend and two local wrestlers took home repeat titles. Easton High … [Read More...]
Ladies Saints Senior Night
On Tuesday night, the St Michaels Girl’s Varsity basketball team hosted the Seahawks from Stephen Decatur High School, in the last home game of the … [Read More...]
DNR Sees Drastic Decline in Poaching Activity
Last year, the Maryland Natural Resources Police had to shut down rockfish season a month early because of serious poaching incidents, but this year, … [Read More...]
Pet Watch
Pet of the Week – Adolphus
Adolphus is a 2 year old, gray and white, neutered, domestic short-haired cat. This fabulous face belongs to a cat who really needs a forever … [Read More...]
Overcoming a Fear of Car Rides
How can I help my newly adopted adult dog overcome her fear of riding in a car? Most likely your dog had few or no opportunities to ride in a car … [Read More...]
Health
Crossroads Community Invites Businesses To Go Whole Hog At Flying Pig Roast
Crossroads Community is offering area businesses the opportunity to have a unique evening with clients or staff at its second annual Flying Pig Roast … [Read More...]
Shore Wound Care Opens Its Doors
Area residents suffering from chronic or non-healing wounds will now have advanced treatments available at Shore Wound Care, a Shore Health System … [Read More...]
Chester River Health & Shore Health to Host Community Forums
Chester River Health and Shore Health will host a series of community listening forums to gather community input for a regionalization study that … [Read More...]