Avalon Spy Town Meeting Tonight with School Board Candidates and Guide to Voting

The Avalon Foundation and the Talbot Spy have announced that the two organizations will collaborate once again on a community Town Hall meeting, this time for candidates running for the Talbot County Board of Education. The meeting will be held Tonight, October 2, at 6 p.m. at the Avalon main theatre to discuss the educational […]

J.D. Vance Wins the Vice-Presidential Debate, With Help from Walz by J.E. Dean

Earlier this week, I jotted down my expectations for the CBS-sponsored Vice-Presidential debate. I described J.D. Vance as arrogant, unprepared, and undisciplined. I described Governor Tim Walz as unflappable, noting that as a former high school teacher he could handle an unruly child. Boy, was I wrong. The J.D. Vance who debated Walz last night […]

Cruisin’ with Christine: Serving the Londonderry Community with Pat Bradley

[youtube id=”ujjXoDeWZJA 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 its residents and the community. With Christine Harrington’s new addition as Londonderry’s CEO, it was decided that we would follow Christine as she learns about the nooks and […]

Seven Years Talking Purple: A Chat with Sheriff Joe Gamble on Talbot Goes Purple in 2024

[youtube id=”eaZ0vooA-Sc In 2017, Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble (left) and Tidewater Rotarian Lucie Hughes founded an untested substance abuse awareness campaign to engage the Talbot County community, particularly families, to be more informed about the danger of drugs. ​As Talbot Goes Purple enters its seventh year, the Spy spent some time last week talking […]

Tracy by Angela Rieck

On the Eastern Shore I frequently encounter people with amazing accomplishments, curious hobbies, and unique interests. Such is the case with Tracy Eutsler, the Executive Director of the Perkins Family YMCA.  Her hobby? She is a competitive body builder, and she began her career at 50. That’s right, 50! She has already won a number […]

Oxford Fine Arts Is Open for Submissions with a New Juror and Chair

Located on Maryland’s pristine Eastern Shore, the Oxford Community Center’s annual three-day Fine Arts Show ushers in the summer season for the local arts community. The juried exhibit draws a wide selection of collectors from the local area as well as from the Baltimore-Washington, Philadelphia, Virginia and New York City arenas and has been a highlight […]