Cambridge Council Highlights: Growth, Flooding and How City Hall Communicates
Monday night’s Cambridge City Council meeting offered a useful look at big issues the Cambridge community will likely hear much more about in the months ahead, including how the city can communicate better. Comprehensive plan passes First up, the council approved the 2026 Inspire Cambridge Comprehensive Plan, the city’s long-range guide for growth, housing, […]
Adkins Arboretum: Guess the Photo!
Happy Mystery Monday! Can you guess what is pictured in photo #1? The answer to last week’s mystery is variegated fritillary butterfly, Euptoieta claudia, pictured in photo #2. The variegated fritillary butterfly, Euptoieta claudia, is a wide-ranging butterfly found across most of the United States. Its name comes from the intricate pattern of orange, brown, […]
Beyond Silence (Part 2) by Jamie Kirkpatrick
(Part i of “Beyond Silence” can be viewed here: https://talbotspy.org/2026/08/04/beyond-silence-part-1-by-jamie-kirkpatrick/) A Cooper’s Hawk soared high above the valley floor, climbing and dipping on a geothermal updraft. His species was extraordinarily proficient at navigating dense forest terrain and this particular terrain was nothing but forest. He sensed movement below, swooped down to investigate, and observed a […]
Summer Reading: A Little Slice of Heaven
There’s no better way to spend these lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer than with a great book in hand, a glass of refreshing iced tea, and a comfortable reading chair. Here are six book suggestions to enhance the dog days of summer, reflect on your personal goals, and grapple with the human condition. The […]
Choptank Health Marks National Health Center Week on Maryland’s Mid-Shore
Choptank Community Health System is joining community health centers nationwide in celebrating National Health Center Week, Aug. 2-8, recognizing the critical role federally qualified health centers play in providing affordable, high-quality health care and strengthening communities. This year’s National Health Center Week theme, “America’s Health Centers: Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most,” highlights how […]
Jay Parker Resigns as Head of the Country School
The Country School Board of Trustees announced that Head of School Jay Parker has resigned, effective August 10, 2026. Board President Elizabeth Woody thanked Parker for his contributions to the school community and wished him well. Emily Beck has been appointed Acting Head of School and will work with the Board’s Executive Committee and administrative […]