The annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Trustees is a sobering reckoning. It is also a warning. According to the Trustees, the ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
Governor Moore Launches “Just Communities” on Juneteenth to Address Racial Wealth Gap
In a major policy announcement aimed at addressing longstanding racial inequities in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore unveiled a series of actions Tuesday ... [Continue Story]
- Public Comments on 2026 City Budget Highlight Need to Support Homeless Shelter
- No Kings in Easton: Hundreds Peacefully Protest against President Donald Trump
- How Did the Mid-Shore Community Foundation Donate almost $4 Million for the new Regional Hospital?
- Reporter Notes: Another Case for the Cambridge Spy
- Oh Never Mind: Homeland Security Removes Talbot and QAC from Sanctuary List
- Reporter’s Notebook: The Case for the Cambridge Spy by P. Ryan Anthony
Spy Highlights
From and Fuller: Trump’s Big Iran Problem, Military Parades and No Kings
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]
- From and Fuller: The Los Angeles Protests and the Rise of Gavin Newsom
- Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: Moore Budget Cuts and LA Protests Impact on MD Politics
- From and Fuller: The GOP Senate’s Big Beautiful Problem and Elon Musk Leaves the Building
- Maryland Caucus: Mid-Shore “Sanctuary” FUBAR and Wes Moore’s Trip to South Carolina
- From and Fuller: Trump’s Beautiful Bill in the Senate and Presidential Pardons
- The Maryland Caucus: Moore Vetos, Harris Present, and 3 Cheers for St. Michaels Baseball
Brevities
Cambridge Time Machine: Sudsing It at the Beerfest
Mark Masden created the vision for the Delmarva Beerfest, and he, Carol Asplen-Masden, and many volunteers put it on for three years at Sailwinds in ... [Continue Story]
- In Praise of Fireflies by Katherine Emery General
- Agent 86 Reconnaissance Footage: A Spy in New York
- Cambridge Time Machine: Attending East Cambridge School
- Positive Action by Katherine Emery General
- Cambridge Time Machine: Here Comes the Floating Opera!
- Cambridge Time Machine: Shopping for Chairs at Artwell’s
Community Notes
In Pride Month, Transgender Marylanders Reflect on Strengths, Weaknesses, of State Protections
For more than a decade, state lawmakers passed laws to protect and uplift Maryland’s LGBTQ+ community – from marriage equality for same-sex couples to ... [Continue Story]
- Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc Promenade Update
- The Delmarva Pride Center Hosts “A Night in New Orleans” Fundraiser to Celebrate Pride and Community
- Tour de Talbot on June 14, 2025 will Raise Funds to Support Talbot Thrive’s Advocacy Efforts in Talbot County
- TIS Lip Sync Battle Rocked into the Record Books
- US 50/301 Ramp Management Program Continues on Kent Island to Improve Local Access and Traffic Flow
- Motoring festival, Concours d’Elegance return to Kent Island this June and September
The Arts
David A. Douglas Intersections at Katzen Arts Center at AU
It was so great to curate, interview and edit the catalog for the Alper Initiative for Washington Art (June 14 – August 10, 2025) the exhibition ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Review: Two Mid-Shore Classical Music Celebrations by Steve Parks
- Spy Review: Steve Lowe’s “Salted Limes” Delivers a Taste of Eastern Shore Life
- Spy Concert Review: National Music Festival Opening Night by Steve Parks
- The Spy’s Laura Oliver Returns to the Avalon June 4th with More Stories
- Just in Time: The Juilliard String Quartet Comes to the Mid-Shore in June
- Chesapeake Music Celebrates its 40th Year Anniversary—A Time for Reflection and Celebration By Maria Grant
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
Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: Mental Health, Parents and Adolescence
This month, Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, explores the profound challenges parents face as their children enter adolescence. While ... [Continue Story]
- Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: For All Seasons in All Seasons
- Let’s Talk about It: Dare to Lead Training Shapes Mid-Shore Leaders with For All Seasons Beth Anne Dorman
- Mid-Shore Health: Getting to the Heart of Heart Disease with Dr. Ian Davis
- Let’s Talk About It: A Different kind of Valentine with For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman
- Mid-Shore Health: The role of forensic nursing with survivors of sexual and physical assault
- Qlarant Foundation takes a big step forward with first executive director Amanda Neal
Opinion
The Imprisonment of Judge Carmichael and the Suspension of Habeas Corpus by Paul Callahan
163 years ago o,n May 27, 1862, the Talbot County courthouse was surrounded by Union troops to support federal Provost Marshals in the arrest of Judge Richard Bennett ... [Continue Story]
Letters to Editor
Letter to Editor: Another Shameful Act by a Shameful Administration
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename an oil ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk, a move that pointedly comes at the start of Pride Month.” So reported “The Hill” today. Well what a sad commentary on our current state of affairs. Said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Purnell: “Secretary Hegseth is committed […]
Letter to Editor: The “Big Beautiful Bill” is only Great for Billionaires
I’m certain you’ll receive numerous letters extolling the virtues of Mr Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passed by the House. Well, it’s big, can’t deny that, and it’s a bill, which we’ll all end up paying, but as for beautiful, that’s in the eye of the beholder. Let’s start with Medicaid, which needs more funding rather […]
Letter to Editor: Trump and the Declaration of Independence
Last week the President hosted an interview with Terry Moran of ABC News in his newly gilded Oval Office. Trump drew Moran’s attention to a wall-mounted copy of the Declaration of Independence. Moran prompted the President to state his understanding of the significance of the Declaration. Trump disconcerted Moran by saying that the document stood […]
Letter to Editor: Three Cheers for Harvard
If you, like me, were born and raised in a free democracy, you likely share my belief in due process, the rule of law, freedom of speech, and the right to manage your life in your own chosen way. In light of the federal government‘s attack on everything that Harvard University has stood for and […]
Letter to Editor: Elon Musk and the Ponzi Scheme
Elon Musk recently referred to Social Security as a “Ponzi scheme” because, like a Ponzi scheme, it relies on incoming contributions (from current workers) to pay benefits to retirees, instead of being based on a self-sustaining investment fund. A Ponzi scheme collapses when there aren’t enough new investors to cover payouts, and Musk may be […]
Letter to Editor: Sea Level Rise Hits a BRIC Wall
Communities along the Eastern Shore have been planning for sea level rise for the last several years. Communities like Crisfield, Cambridge, Oxford, and St. Michaels have spent thousands of dollars preparing studies and plans to combat projected increases in Chesapeake Bay water levels due principally to sea level rise and storm surge events. Our state, […]
Letter to Editor: Give Us The Truth
“The truth will out.” While I cannot recall the year, I am certain the first time I heard that expression came from my father. I do not recall if those wise words were directed at me or at my siblings or was in reference to some general situation, but I learned early in life how […]
Letter to Editor: Tell the Community Why Trump Tariffs Make Sense
I am hoping that someone out there with an economics background can explain for me and other Spy readers how Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” announced yesterday make any sense. In responding, you might want to consider: Trump’s justification for these tariffs is based on a formula that divides the value of U.S. exports to a given […]
These Republicans Are Right – Don’t Blame Governor Wes Moore For Maryland’s Long-Projected Budget Deficit
In a recent debate on closing Maryland’s budget deficit, Minority Leader Jason Buckel, a Republican Delegate from Allegany County, made an important point: “The man upstairs has only been there for two, three years. I don’t blame him for our economic failures of the last 10,” referring to Democratic Governor Wes Moore, who was elected […]
Letter to Editor: What is Happening to Our Land of the Free and Home of the Brave?
For weeks I have been watching the slow dismantling of my America, the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave. I have also sensed the confusion and frustration of my friends and neighbors. I am sad. Not depressed, but a kind of sadness that seems almost universal. What is happening to us, I […]
Maryland News
Amid High Energy Bills, Moore Touts $19 Million in Ratepayer Relief From Exelon
The parent company of BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power will distribute $19 million to help its low- and middle-income customers in Maryland pay their ... [Continue Story]
- Talbot County Repeals DEI Language to Ensure Airport Work Continues
- Embattled DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi Steps Down
- Potential 2028 Presidential Hopefuls Moore, Walz Steal Show at South Carolina Democratic Weekend
- Andy Harris stands alone as “Present” for vote on Budget Reconciliation Bill
- Moore Signs Two Energy Bills as June Rate Hikes Loom
- Jake Day Eyes Challenge on Eastern Shore to GOP Rep. Andy Harris
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
Book Signing at Hummingbird Inn
Cindy Bonner’s latest novel, An Unfinished Marriage, examines the drama and family repercussions of the collapse of a marriage. As with all of ... [Continue Story]
- Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Honors National Arts Leader Deborah Rutter and Conductor Julien Benichou with Legacy Awards
- Bayside Quilters Installation at Talbot County Free Library
- Forest Music Returns to Adkins Arboretum
- Kent County Chapter of Delmarva Pride Center Hosts “Authentic Selves” Exhibit at Garfield Center in Celebration of Pride Month
- The Church of the Holy Trinity Presents Chopin Performed by Yury Shadrin and Tian Lu
- Studio B Art Gallery Presents “By the Shores” Opening June 6, Featuring Artist Hiu Lai Chong
Senior Nation
Senior Nation: Partners in Care Help Elders Age in Place
How can older adults live independently and thrive in their own homes as they age? In our interview ... [Continue Story]
- Senior Nation: Gardening a Great Boost for Body and Soul by Susan Covey
- Cruisin’ with Christine: Listening to the Nurse with Lorraine Flisher
- Senior Nation: April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month by Susan Covey
- Will Orange Crush be the new State cocktail? By Lisa Gotto
- Hello Spring by Susan Convey
- It’s American Heart Month by Susan Covey
