https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Thu, 08 May 2025 14:52:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/county-supports-kent-education/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/county-supports-kent-education/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:55 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184072 At the May 5th Special Board of Education Budget Meeting KCPS Superintendent Dr. Mary McComas offered two options to the board for the FY26 Budget. Option A would reduce 44 positions and request $800,000 over local share from the County Commissioners to balance the budget. Option B would be to reduce the remaining 16 positions […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/county-supports-kent-education/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/osprey-cam-returns-with-surprise-guest/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/osprey-cam-returns-with-surprise-guest/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:11 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184077 Since 1996, Atlantic Security, Inc. of Chestertown has maintained an osprey camera overlooking a nest located on a tributary of the Chester River. The livestream has been shared  with the public since 2017. While there have been many years of abundant osprey activity, the past few years have been difficult. In 2022 and 2023 eggs […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/osprey-cam-returns-with-surprise-guest/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/angels-touch-audiences-at-the-chester-river-chorales-spring-concerts/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/angels-touch-audiences-at-the-chester-river-chorales-spring-concerts/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:05 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184043 Under the direction of Artistic Director Alexis Ward and Assistant Director Stephanie LaMotte, including the outstanding Pam Ortiz Band, “Angels” moved audiences from rapture, to tears, and back to whoops of joy during the Chester River Chorale’s sold-out spring concerts. The Chorale of nearly 100 voices including the Chester Chamber Singers and the River Voices […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/angels-touch-audiences-at-the-chester-river-chorales-spring-concerts/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/05/more-than-40-great-ways-to-celebrate-maryland-makers-at-maryland-crafted-centreville/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/05/more-than-40-great-ways-to-celebrate-maryland-makers-at-maryland-crafted-centreville/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 13:00:19 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184028 With a new name, an exclusive VIP Experience, and a brewery tour, Maryland Crafted: Centreville offers guests over 40 great ways to kick off June. Now in its eighth year, Maryland Crafted: Centreville – formerly known as DrinkMaryland: Centreville – will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12 to 5 p.m., on Lawyers Row […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/05/more-than-40-great-ways-to-celebrate-maryland-makers-at-maryland-crafted-centreville/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/chesapeake-lens-the-co-canal-by-lee-goodwin/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/chesapeake-lens-the-co-canal-by-lee-goodwin/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 12:00:43 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184003 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/chesapeake-lens-the-co-canal-by-lee-goodwin/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:01:46 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184005 Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. (KAH) proudly welcomed the Duncan family to their new home at a joyful ribbon cutting ceremony held on Sunday, April 27th at 204 N. College Avenue, Chestertown, MD. The event marked a major milestone for both KAH’s Future Homeowners Program and the Duncan family, who are now first-time homeowners thanks to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:45 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183960 The Kent County Department of Economic and Tourism Development and Main Street Chestertown are proud to announce that they have been selected as recipients of two planning grants and one staffing grant from MDTwoFifty, Maryland’s State agency commissioned to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. These grants will enable Kent County and Chestertown to begin […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/jazz-legend-don-vappie-returns-a-talk-with-phil-dutton/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/jazz-legend-don-vappie-returns-a-talk-with-phil-dutton/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:00:25 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183916 http:// Between the Chestertown Jazz Festival, the National Music Festival, weekly performances at Rock Hall’s Mainstay, and special events at the Garfield Center for the Arts, music has become a bright light in Chestertown’s thriving arts scene. And it’s about to shine even brighter, thanks to local musician and founder of The Alligators, Phil Dutton. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/jazz-legend-don-vappie-returns-a-talk-with-phil-dutton/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/downtown-chestertown-to-honor-graduating-kchs-seniors-may-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/downtown-chestertown-to-honor-graduating-kchs-seniors-may-2/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:35 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183956 The Downtown Chestertown Association (DCA) salutes the 2025 Kent County High School graduates this May 2, First Friday. Everyone is encouraged to stroll the sidewalks and view pictures of the graduates posted in shop windows throughout the town. The Brigade of Blue KCHS Jazz Band will perform on High Street at 5:30 and 6:30.  Shops […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/downtown-chestertown-to-honor-graduating-kchs-seniors-may-2/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183922 The Kent County Local Management Board brings public agencies, non-profits, and residents together to create goals for supporting children and families and to decide on funding priorities in our county. Invest in Kids KCLMB’s work prioritizes student mental health, family economic mobility, and school attendance. To address our priorities, the Board funds Minary’s Dream Academy […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/29/chamber-hosts-post-legislative-session-discussion-with-36th-district-lawmakers/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/29/chamber-hosts-post-legislative-session-discussion-with-36th-district-lawmakers/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183918 On Wednesday, April 23, the Kent County Chamber of Commerce welcomed legislators from Maryland’s 36th District for a Post-Legislative Session Discussion at Heron Point in Chestertown. The event provided local residents, business owners, and community leaders an opportunity to engage directly with elected officials about the outcomes of the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session. Chamber […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/29/chamber-hosts-post-legislative-session-discussion-with-36th-district-lawmakers/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/4th-annual-saturday-in-the-park-may-31/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/4th-annual-saturday-in-the-park-may-31/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:02 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183878 You guessed it: Chestertown’s fourth annual community party, Saturday in the Park, inspired by the song of the same name, is being held again on Saturday, May 31st (the weekend after the Tea Party Festival) in Wilmer Park. As always, the schedule includes a variety of activities designed to appeal to all ages and interests, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/4th-annual-saturday-in-the-park-may-31/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/bay-journal-usda-shuts-down-climate-smart-program/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/bay-journal-usda-shuts-down-climate-smart-program/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:20 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/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 supporting hundreds of millions of dollars in conservation work in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. An April 14 USDA press release called the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, which promoted farm conservation measures with climate […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/bay-journal-usda-shuts-down-climate-smart-program/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kchs-students-explore-stem-careers-with-local-businesses/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kchs-students-explore-stem-careers-with-local-businesses/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:29 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183889 Kent County sophomores participating in the STEM program recently got a taste of real world occupations when they visited a variety of local businesses that employ professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each year, eight leading Kent County businesses open their doors and share their expertise with curious students as they begin planning for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kchs-students-explore-stem-careers-with-local-businesses/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/27/victory-garden-101-how-do-i-start-by-nancy-taylor-robson/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/27/victory-garden-101-how-do-i-start-by-nancy-taylor-robson/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:00:03 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183872 So, you want to start a victory garden. Or your version of it. What next? “You just put a trowel in the ground,” says Master Gardener Eileen Clements. “There’s almost no wrong away to begin.” Other Master Gardeners agree. Sara Bedwell is growing in buckets drilled with drainage holes. Deb Silberg starts seeds in reused […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/27/victory-garden-101-how-do-i-start-by-nancy-taylor-robson/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/chesapeake-lens-stillness-by-sherri-baton/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/chesapeake-lens-stillness-by-sherri-baton/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:10:56 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183862 A Great Blue Heron stalks its prey in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/chesapeake-lens-stillness-by-sherri-baton/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/op-ed-anything-goes-but-pete-hegseth-may-go-first-by-aubrey-sarvis/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/op-ed-anything-goes-but-pete-hegseth-may-go-first-by-aubrey-sarvis/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:49:10 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183865 Springtime in Trump’s Washington is a mad, mad, mad world, one without humor, subtlety, or joy.  Washington is now a dangerous and chaotic place to work and live. Just ask the senator from Alaska, Lisa Murkowski, who has been among the few Republican senators with the courage to respectfully disagree with President Trump and vote […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/op-ed-anything-goes-but-pete-hegseth-may-go-first-by-aubrey-sarvis/feed/ 5 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/bookplate-author-event-poet-rachel-trousdale/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/bookplate-author-event-poet-rachel-trousdale/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183851 The Bookplate is continuing their 2025 season of author lectures on May 14th with poet Rachel Trousdale for a 6pm event at The Kitchen & Pub at The Imperial Hotel. She will be discussing her new book; Five-Paragraph Essay on the Body-Mind Problem. Trousdale’s book- an inventive, poignant, and witty collection that speaks to the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/26/bookplate-author-event-poet-rachel-trousdale/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/registration-is-open-for-mpts-chesapeake-collectibles-season-13-taping-event-in-october/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/registration-is-open-for-mpts-chesapeake-collectibles-season-13-taping-event-in-october/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:00:12 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183838 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 for its popular weekly series Chesapeake Collectibles. The event takes place on October 4 and 5 at the statewide public TV network’s Owings Mills, Maryland studios. Chesapeake Collectibles has entertained, surprised, and enlightened MPT viewers for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/registration-is-open-for-mpts-chesapeake-collectibles-season-13-taping-event-in-october/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/24/mpt-premieres-maryland-by-air-documentary-on-may-1/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/24/mpt-premieres-maryland-by-air-documentary-on-may-1/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:13 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183796  Maryland Public Television will premiere its one-of-a-kind, “shot from the air” documentary, Maryland by Air, on Thursday, May 1, at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at mpt.org/livestream. A preview is available to view at https://bit.ly/4jclshS. Captured from a helicopter, drones, and the cockpit of a 1940s-era biplane, this breathtaking film’s aerial footage highlights the natural wonders of the Free State, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/24/mpt-premieres-maryland-by-air-documentary-on-may-1/feed/ 0