We Deserve Transparency on the Physical and Mental Health of Our Public Officials By David Reel
With the recent agreement between the Biden and Trump presidential campaigns on debates, the top of the list of outcomes to watch for from those debates will be voter perceptions of the physical and mental state of the candidates. It will be heightened this year largely due to the relatively advanced ages of both major […]
How Is It Possible? By Maria Grant
Lately I wake up in the middle of the night worried about the future of our country. I find myself wondering, “How is it possible?” Here are some reasons I lie awake at 3 a.m. How is it possible? Some people in the U.S. do not believe in climate change. A casual acquaintance told me […]
Letter to Editor: A Failure of Integrity at the Talbot County Council
Talbot citizens’ efforts to overcome fundamental dishonesty involved in the County’s 2020 approval of the Lakeside subdivision were stopped cold last Tuesday night when Council President Chuck Callahan, along with Council members Keasha Haythe and David Stepp, chose to back the developer and disregard the truths revealed in that 3-year effort. Simply put, The Talbot […]
Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday! Guess the Picture
Can you guess what is pictured below? The answer to last week’s mystery is black cherry, Prunus serotina, pictured below: The wood of the black cherry tree is highly prized for its durability and beautiful reddish-brown hue. Craftsmen and furniture makers appreciate its workability and fine finish. Renowned for its straight grain and beautiful natural […]
Sophie to Sophie: A Chat with Sophie Kerr Prize Winner Sophie Foster
Graduating from college is a standout achievement in anyone’s life. Graduating with a check for $77,000 for artistic promise borders on experiencing life in a parallel universe that bestows unimaginable gifts designed to shock the senses. That’s what happened to Sophie Foster at Sunday’s Washington College Commencement as she received her diploma and a check […]