General Assembly Panels Revise Juvenile Justice Reform Measures
Two Maryland General Assembly committees dissected bills on Tuesday focused on reforming state laws for juvenile offenders, one of the hot topics of this year’s 90-day session. Legislative leaders want to alter what offenses constitute juvenile crimes, the age range of those who can be kept in custody for certain offenses, and what kind of […]
Musical Witches Brew: A Chat with Bette Midler Tribute Artist Jennica McCleary
[youtube id=”97fKYtM7Sis Be careful on March 9. Cauldrons will be bubbling, and spells will be cast at the 2024 Garfield Center for the Arts’ Gala as acclaimed tribute artist Jennica McCleary brings her musical witches brew of Hocus Pocus-themed “Winnie’s Rock Cauldron Cabaret” to Chestertown. For fifteen years, McCleary has showcased her impersonation of Bette […]
Ten Futures for Donald Trump by J. E. Dean
Where will the Orange Menace be on January 20, 2025? Let’s set aside morbid or offensive scenarios—things like rotting in an overcrowded prison in China after being kidnapped on the fifth fairway of one of his Scottish golf courses. It is easy to come up with dozens of scenarios like that, but what’s the point? […]
The Eagle’s Owl Nest: After Years of Teasing, This Great Horned Owl Couple Finally Delivers
In 2020, the Spy published a story about Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) that began like this: This was supposed to be a story about eagles. We were going to cover the installation of a camera above an eagle’s nest at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Cambridge, one that would follow the progress […]
Cruisin’ with Christine: For the Love of Rotary at Londonderry with Robert Grill
[youtube id=”DxzdqT241yU Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have worked together on stories about this unique retirement community that educates both its residents and the community at large. With the new addition of Christine Harrington as Londonderry’s new CEO, it was decided that we would follow Christine as […]
On Design by Jenn Martella: House of the Week: The Water-Chestnut Cottage
Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of writing about a historic house located at the SW corner of St. Mary’s Square. Today’s feature is located on a prestigious lot at the NE corner of two of the streets that surrounded the lots of St. Mary’s Square. Inspired by its location, the owners lovingly christened […]
Childlene Brooks and Amelia Steward To Receive Women & Girls Fund Community Awards
In recognition of their outstanding personal and professional contributions to the Mid-Shore, Childlene Brooks and Amelia Steward have been selected to receive this year’s community awards at the Women & Girls Fund’s Annual Grants & Awards Luncheon on April 29, 11:30am, at the Tidewater Inn Gold Room. Amelia “Amy” Blades Steward, recipient of the Women […]
CBMM, Chesapeake College Partner on Marine Welding Program
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Chesapeake College are teaming up to offer an introduction to marine welding next month. No experience is required for WEL: Special Topics–Marine Welding Processes, which will be offered over three sessions on March 22-24. The Friday evening class, running 6-8:30pm, will be held at CBMM’s Shipyard before participants complete […]
One Mission Cambridge Sponsors Purse Bingo Fundraiser
One Mission Cambridge is sponsoring a Purse Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, March 24 at the Elks Lodge at 5464 Elks Lodge Road in Cambridge. Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support One Mission Cambridge’s programs, including a food pantry, community navigation, community dinners, and counseling services […]
St. Michaels Concours Receives International Award
The St. Michaels Concours on Chesapeake Bay has received the highest award in motoring excellence as the recipient of the Concours Achievement of the Year Award. The award is part of the inaugural The Concours Year Awards recognizing the achievements of the entrants and the organizers of leading events. The 16th Annual St. Michaels Concours […]