Dr. Amy Wax is a conservative flamethrower at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She is a tenured professor who is now facing sanctions for ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs

New Blueprint Reports on Maryland’s Struggle to Hire Educators
Maryland’s local school systems submitted their plans to implement a decade-long education reform plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, earlier ... [Continue Story]
- Eastern Shore Plans to Hike Hotel Tax Rates Stall in the Senate
- The Mid-Shore’s Geoff Oxnam Preaching the Gospel of Microgrids
- CAN Notes: Council Talks Special Elections, Mill Street School Property, and Transgender Day
- Checking in with Cambridge First Ward Commissioner Brian Roche
- Chesapeake Bay Foundation Leader Calls for Shifts in Bay Cleanup
- Dorchester Public Schools and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future: A Chat with Superintendent Dave Bromwell
Spy Highlights

Kent County Storied Landscapes: A Chat with Janet Christensen-Lewis
This Friday at 7:30 pm, The Garfield Theatre in Chestertown will screen the world premiere of Maryland Public Television’s “Kent County’s Storied ... [Continue Story]
- Documenting a Monumental Struggle: A Chat with Filmmaker Mike Wicklein
- Mid-Shore Food: Preparing to Capsize with Owner Tom Marx and Chef Mike Greenwood
- From and Fuller: The Politics of a Trump Indictment and the DeSantis Backtrack on Ukraine
- House of the Week: Sherwood Old and New
- The Fierce Joy of Ellen Schecter
- Hitting the Golf Ball Better and Longer (in Years): A Chat with Hearthstone’s Dan Greaves
Election 2022

Washington College Poll: Cox, Harris, and Cannabis Support High on the Eastern Shore
An early November opinion poll of the Eastern Shore’s 1st Congressional District finds voters trending to Republican candidates and sheds light on political divides. In ... [Continue Story]
- Weed on the Ballot in Five States (Including Maryland) this Year
- Deadlines Approaching to Request Mail-In Ballots
- Dan Cox’s Red-Meat Campaign Leads to Questions about His Endgame
- Harris and Mizeur Trade Blows on Abortion, the Insurrection and Effectiveness
- In-Person Early Voting Begins Today
- Heather Mizeur to Take On Andy Harris at Debate Wednesday, Forum Thursday
Maryland News

Mid-Shore Public Affairs: Town of Easton Mayoral Candidate Profiles
About a month ago, the Talbot Spy and the Avalon Foundation agreed to partner in providing the community with candidate profiles for those running for ... [Continue Story]
- Avalon/Spy Survey Results: From Growth to Dog Parks Challenge Easton
- Maryland House Approves $62.5 billion with $900 million Added for Education Blueprint Reform
- Former Hogan Aide Misses Court Appearance as Concern Grows of his Whereabouts
- The Quest for Tax Equity and the Future of the Armory: A Chat with Chestertown Mayor David Foster
- Gun Bill receives Preliminary Approval in the Senate
- A Four-day Workweek Plan for Maryland is Dead for Now
The Arts

At the Academy: Nancy Mitchell and Sheryl Southwick Talk Art and Poetry
Nothing can be more satisfying for poets and artists than seeing their work through the lens of an entirely different medium. The poet sees their work ... [Continue Story]
- Easton Filmmaker Tori Paxon to Premiere “Foolproof”
- Mid-Shore Arts: DCA’s Melissa Cooperman and Her Photography
- The ‘Measure’ of Shore Shakespeare by Steve Parks
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Reluctant Art of Jennifer Leps
- Spy Arts Diary: Jazzing Up Labor Day Weekend by Steve Parks
- Mid-Shore Arts: The Dorchester Women’s Mural Hits the Wall
Ecosystem

Westward Ho! Easton’s Rails to Trails Expansion with Project Manager Kody Cario
One of the few bits of good news that the town of Easton experienced during the rough days of COVID was the explosion of the use of the current ... [Continue Story]
- Election 2022: Environmental Forum For Talbot County Council Election
- ShoreRivers Safe to Swim Weekend Report
- Md. Lawmakers Check In with new Agency Leaders on Bay Cleanup Progress
- Keeping the Soul of Cambridge’s Packing House with ESLC’s Carol Bean
- Bay Ecosystem: A Chat with Riverkeeper Annie Richards
- Ecosystem: Gary & Justine Reinoehl Love the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Health

Qlarant Foundation Profiles: Bay Hundred Community Volunteers
Editor Note: This is the first of three articles that focus on the recipients of the Qlarant Foundation grant awards over the last year. We ... [Continue Story]
- Washington Post: Dozens have Leaped to their Deaths from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
- Marylanders Encouraged to get New COVID Vaccine
- Maryland Hospitals Face Most Critical Staffing Shortage in Recent Memory
- Dorchester County Reports First Monkeypox Case
- Pathways of Support by Talbot Hospice: A Chat with Megan Murray
- For All Seasons: David’s Story
Commerce

What you Need to Know about Maryland’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
As prices for everyday necessities continue to rise, families with limited means are having to make tough choices on where to allocate their money. In ... [Continue Story]
- CWDI Completes Cambridge Harbor Demolition Phase
- Discovering Discover Easton’s Plans for 2023: A Chat with Director Holly DeKarske
- Mediation Room 8: Benefits of Using Mediation in Divorce
- CULTA Announces Partnership with National Cannabis Brand Old Pal
- The Mediation Room 7: Bad Debt – Getting Beyond It
- The Mediation Room: The Role of Lawyers in Mediation
Art Notes

Journey Into the Imagination with the 2023 Chesapeake Film Festival
Save the dates! The 2023 Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) will be LIVE Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 at two historic venues in Easton, MD. The ... [Continue Story]
Community Notes

Dorchester Chamber Announces 2023 Spedden Service Award Recipients
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2023 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Evelyn Townsend and Herschel Johnson posthumously at ... [Continue Story]
- CBMM to Host Boat Buying 101 on April 19
- Comptroller Brooke Lierman at the Avalon Theatre Sunday
- Women & Girls Fund to Distribute $57,221 at Grant Awards Luncheon on April 24
- Haven Ministries’ Hope Warehouse Sponsors Art Auction
- Haven Ministries Hires Cindy Clark as Director of Development
- Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Celebrates the Return of Splendor
Senior Nation

Its Time for Seniors to Take a Break by Susan Covey
For many of us, sitting is a huge part of our day. In order to alleviate the physical consequences ... [Continue Story]