If you try to drive… I'll tax the street If you try to sit… I'll tax your seat If you get too cold… I'll tax the heat If you take a walk… I'll tax ... [Continue Story]
Public Affairs
From and Fuller: The Impact of Poll Ratings on Trump and his new Digital Coin
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, Al and ... [Continue Story]
- Watermen Closing Out Wild Oyster Season
- Our Cold, Snowy Winter could Benefit Rockfish Population
- Spy Music Review: An Ascendent Interlude Concert by Steve Parks
- Invasive Catfish, West Coast Oyster Shells Fueling Chesapeake Renaissance
- A new president and immigration policies changes: A chat with ChesMRC’s Matthew Peters
- Maryland deploys icebreaker to clear channels for watermen
Centreville Highlights
Kent Island Has Its Day by Brent Lewis
This year’s Kent Island Day, an annual family-friendly event organized by the Kent Island Heritage Society to celebrate the historical and cultural ... [Continue Story]
- Spy Minute: Is the Millstream Trail One of the Best on the Mid-Shore?
- Hitting the Mark: QAC’s 4-H Marksmanship Club at 50
- “God of Carnage”: A Chat With CHT Director Michael Whitehill
- Eastern Shore Democratic Summit Held
- Mrs. Madelyn Hollis Takes a Bow: A Celebration of a Teacher’s Life
- The Road from Here: A Chat with Eastern Shore Land Conservancy President Steve Kline
Spy Highlights
From and Fuller: The Impact of Poll Ratings on Trump and his new Digital Coin
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, Al and ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: The Garcia Case, Trump Blinking and Democratic Road to Recovery
- From and Fuller: What Does a Constitutional Crisis Look Like and the Fate of Federal Reserve Chair Powell
- From and Fuller: The Trump Tariff Retreat and Survival Outlook
- Beyond Cinderella: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks by Anke Van Wagenberg
- Spy Concert Review: All-Mozart, Start to Finish by Steve Parks
- From and Fuller: Trump Liberation Day and Wisconsin Election Results
The Arts and Design
Avalon Spy Night Preview: Poet Meredith Davies Hadaway Reads “When Dreams Go Walking”
Over the last few years, Meredith Davies Hadaway has increasingly been seen as the region's foremost eco-poet as she draws on her time on the Eastern ... [Continue Story]
- Al Sikes on the Magnificence of Allan Harris in Oxford this Friday
- Spy Review: Chesapeake Music’s Series Ends with a Flourish
- The Chesapeake Screen: A Chat with New Chesapeake Film Festival President Irene Magafan
- Spy Theater Review: ‘Man From Earth’ visits Oxford by Steve Parks
- Art Travels Alex Katz: Theater And Dance by Anke Van Wagenberg
- Studio B Check in: Betty Huang with Artist Diz Hormel
Ecosystem
The Solar Land Rush—A farmer’s perspective with Judy Gifford
http:// Over the past 50 years, the pursuit of renewable energy has been driven by advocates who see large solar arrays as a crucial step ... [Continue Story]
- Intense Maryland Energy Debates in Annapolis Fill a Single Afternoon
- Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
- Bay Climate Adaptation: The TNC Guide in Finding the Money for Major Infrastructure Change
- Mid-Shore Arts Plein Air Easton and ESLC Pair Up to Promote Land Conservation
- Wild-Caught Chesapeake Blue Catfish Phenomenon Booming: Thank Goodness
- Blue Crab Populations are Down, But Experts are Not Worried
Maryland News
Jake Day Eyes Challenge on Eastern Shore to GOP Rep. Andy Harris
Jake Day, the secretary at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, is beginning to raise money for a possible challenge to U.S. ... [Continue Story]
- Board of Public Works Reaffirms State Property Tax Rate at Current Rate
- Local farmers, food banks plan for potential ‘blow’ to food assistance output from Trump cut
- House, Senate ratify budget compromise on final day
- Sheriffs defend cooperation with federal officials on immigration enforcement
- Tensions boil over in shouting match during final House vote on fiscal 2026 budget
- Ferguson warns of ‘Maryland Recession’
Shore Health
Let’s Talk About It with Beth Anne Dorman: For All Seasons in All Seasons
This month, Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, makes the compelling case that at a time when state and federal budgets are being cut or ... [Continue Story]
- Keys to Treating Stress By Lisa J. Gotto
- 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
Mid-Shore Education
MD Senate Panel’s vote on Blueprint bill straddles House, Administration Versions
A Senate committee advanced parts of Maryland’s sweeping education reform plan Friday, splitting the difference between versions of the bill advanced ... [Continue Story]
- Gunston celebrates Class of 2025 college-bound athletes
- Wood Foundation awards $100K grant to Radcliffe Creek School
- Morgan State professor fined for presenting himself as licensed architect
- Slight increases on Maryland’s annual report card, but changes could be coming
- Radcliffe Creek School awarded grant to support students with ADHD and anxiety
- Prekindergarten Expansion For Private Providers Off To A Slow Start
Brevities
Talbot Historical Society Project Rewind: Who Just Pulled Up in a Bugatti
The Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland, recently had an amazing Bugatti: Reaching for Perfection Exhibition that ran from December 6, 2024, to ... [Continue Story]
Community News
Registration is open for MPT’s Chesapeake Collectibles season 13 taping event in October
Maryland Public Television is looking for collectors across the region who want to share stories of their prized possessions at a two-day taping event ... [Continue Story]
- Motoring festival, Concours d’Elegance return to Kent Island this June and September
- Shore Legal Access promotes Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. to Litigation Director
- CBMM kicks off 60th anniversary celebration
- Kathy Deoudes and Beth Anne Dorman to receive Women & Girls Fund community awards
- Budget agreement could generate more than $1 billion in new revenue
- Talisman to celebrate the 151st Run for the Roses
Senior Life
Senior Nation: April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month by Susan Covey
It is time to spread awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s Disease. This is a chronic condition affecting approximately one million people in the ... [Continue Story]
- It’s American Heart Month by Susan Covey
- Enjoy the health benefits of Thanksgiving Day by Susan Covey
- Upper Shore Aging Hosts the Re-Dedication of the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center
- Herb Cain Appointed Executive Director of Upper Shore Aging
- Water, Water Everywhere…For Drinking, Playing And Exercising!
- Londonderry on the Tred Avon Named “Best Retirement Community” by What’s Up Eastern Shore for Ninth Consecutive Year
Art Notes
Chesapeake Film Festival’s New President Shares Her Excitement for Upcoming Season, Early-bird Tickets Now Available, Free Screenings Continue in May
The new President of the Chesapeake Film Festival, “CFF”, wants us to know she is thrilled about the Festival’s upcoming season! Irene A. Magafan, a ... [Continue Story]
- Trippe Gallery features Art of the Garden Exhibition with Reception May 2
- The Market at Dover Station Blooms in May with Shopping, Exhibits and Events
- Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Presents “Romantic Triumph & Celebration” and Season Finale Ensemble Concerts in May
- Working Artists Forum Exhibit at The Market at Dover Station on May 2nd
- New Four-day Immersive Program for Youth Debuts this July
- Chesapeake Music’s 40th Anniversary Chamber Music Festival – June 6-14 By James Carder
Ecosystem Notes
Bay Journal: USDA shuts down ‘climate smart’ program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in April announced the termination of its $3 billion “climate smart” program, a grantmaking initiative that was ... [Continue Story]
- Eslc First In Md To Implement Quick Reef For Living Shoreline Restoration
- Youth Environmental Action Summit inspires local students
- ShoreRivers offers hands-on expeditions
- ShoreRivers offers hands-on experience
- 2025 Waterfowl Community in Conservation Grant Fund open for applications
- Riverkeepers to host Annual State of the Rivers Series
Education Notes
Benedictine’s “A Celebration to Transform Lives” Gala Held at Easton’s Trident Aircraft Hangar.
Transforming Lives Campaign Public Phase announced Funds raised support critical services for those living with intellectual and developmental ... [Continue Story]
- Federal Judge in Maryland Blocks Plan by Trump Administration to Ban DEI in Schools
- Radcliffe Creek School Awarded $100K in State Bond Funding
- Gunston Rocketry Teams launch bold designs in 2025 ARC competition
- TCPS announces leadership changes for the 2025-2026 school year
- Heron Pickleball Tournament raises $13,000 for Gunston athletics
- Radcliffe Creek School relaunches wooden boatbuilding program
Health Notes
For All Seasons “Sip Safe” Campaign Targets Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
In April, For All Seasons’ Sexual Assault Awareness focused on educating the community on the topic of drug-facilitated sexual assault. Its “Sip Safe” ... [Continue Story]
- Mid-Shore Community Foundation Makes $3.8 Million Gift to New UM Shore Regional Medical Center
- Wilson Named Director of External Affairs and Community Liaison for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
- New Primary Care Providers Join Um Shore Medical Group
- Up to 100,000 Marylanders could lose coverage if Medicaid imposes work requirements
- UM Shore Medical Group-Nephrology welcomes new provider
- UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology welcomes three new Providers
Food Friday
Food Friday: Fiesta
Cinco de Mayo is coming already. There will be tacos, and maybe some good Mexican beer. I have to confess that I came to the taco party late. When I ... [Continue Story]
Looking at the Masters with Beverly Smith
Looking at the Masters: Mizue Sawano
Mizue Sawano, born in Osaka, Japan, in 1941 became interested in making art at age five. She now lives in New York City. Her father was a novelist and ... [Continue Story]
Design with Jenn Martella
House of the Week: Captivating Craftsman Bungalow
When I began my search for this week’s feature, I looked no further than this Craftsman Bungalow, since I am besotted with bungalows in general and ... [Continue Story]
From and Fuller Podcast
From and Fuller: The Impact of Poll Ratings on Trump and his new Digital Coin
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, Al and ... [Continue Story]
- From and Fuller: What Does a Constitutional Crisis Look Like and the Fate of Federal Reserve Chair Powell
- From and Fuller: The Trump Tariff Retreat and Survival Outlook
- From and Fuller: Trump Liberation Day and Wisconsin Election Results
- From and Fuller: What does the Signal Chat Signal for Team Trump
- From and Fuller: Are the Courts Strong Enough to Push Back Trump and the End of JFK Conspiracies?
- From and Fuller: The Politics of a Government Shutdown and Trade War Impact
Columnist J.E. Dean
The Answer, My Friend, Is Blowing in the Wind by J.E. Dean
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) disappointed me this week by telling constituents he supported Trump but wasn’t so sure on the tariffs. I should not ... [Continue Story]
- Trump is Making Us Question Again (Well, at Least Some of Us) by J.E. Dean
- Burn a Tesla? Don’t even Think about It! By J.E. Dean
- Trump 2.0: A House of Cards? By J.E. Dean
- Worried About Flooding? Donald Trump Doesn’t Have Your Back by J.E. Dean
- Is Andy Harris representing Maryland or Donald Trump? By J.E. Dean
- How to Destroy American Higher Education by J.E. Dean
Columnist Howard Freedlander
Out and About (Sort of): Stars in Different Realms by Howard Freedlander
What did Willie Mays and Donald Sutherland have in common? Nothing. Except an overriding desire to excel in each’s craft. Mays was a true wonder ... [Continue Story]
- Out and About (Sort of): Slavery of Thought by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Higher Education on Edge by Howard Freedlander
- Strike for Democracy by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): American Voter by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): Hospice Heroes by Howard Freedlander
- Out and About (Sort of): An Apolitical Document Fails by Howard Freedlander
Columnist Craig Fuller
Conversations with Craig Fuller: Ambassador and Author Frank Lavin
My friend and former White House colleague Ambassador Frank Lavin has a book coming out in March about his experience in the White House and ... [Continue Story]
- Midair collision over the Potomac: Week two update by Craig Fuller
- A midair tragedy last night in Washington by Craig Fuller
- The Classic Motor Museum starts a new trip in St. Michaels: Craig Fuller talks to Mike Iandolo
- MPT, the Chesapeake Bay and Viewers Like You: A Chat with Station Manager Steven Schupak
- So Much Money, So Little Time by Craig Fuller
- One Amazing Story by One Amazing Individual by Craig Fuller
Columnist Jamie Kirkpatrick
Spring Cleaning By Jamie Kirkpatrick
It’s that time of year: some atavistic impulse kicks in and we all go off on a cleaning tear. Maybe we’re just shaking off the winter doldrums, or ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Laura Oliver
When the Thing that You Long for is Not What You Want By Laura J. Oliver
I leave at 3:20, having not yet taught myself to check the traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge hours before any intention to cross it, and so, ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Angela Rieck
Gus is Grieving By Angela Rieck
My dog, Gus, is grieving. He misses Annie, my cockapoo who died several weeks ago. I adopted Gus after I already had Annie, so he has only known a ... [Continue Story]
Columnist Al Sikes
Letter From the Grave by Al Sikes
Yevgeny Prigozhin, Founder of Russia’s Wagner Group June 1, 1961 to August 23, 2023 Cause of Death: Hand Grenade Detonated in Airplane Dear ... [Continue Story]
Opinion
The Political is Personal: Reflections on DEI by Margaret Andersen
As the women’s movement was unfolding in the late 1960s, all across the country women gathered in small, informal groups called consciousness raising ... [Continue Story]
- New report reveals value of resource conservation for Shore businesses by John Horner
- History of US Territorial Acquisitions By Tom Timberman
- Presidential pasts and an impending future by Steve Parks
- Maryland’s fiscal apocalypse by Clayton A. Mitchell, Sr.
- Analysis: Moore’s delicate balance as the session gets under way
- Electric Workboats on the Chesapeake? By Rob Etgen
Letters to the Editor
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 ... [Continue Story]
- Letter to the Editor: Maryland’s Legislature is failing rural communities By Janet Christensen-Lewis
- Letter to Talbot County Council: Keep employee handbook DEI statement
- Letter to Editor: Representative Harris snubs the ‘Beagle Brigade’
- Letter to the Editor: Will Rogers
- Letter to Editor: Delmarva Pride Festival: Fun, Food, Support and Free Advice
- Letter to Editor: Legal Challenge To Striped Bass Regulations Gets Wide Support
