https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Tue, 06 May 2025 18:45:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/us-50-301-ramp-management-program-continues-on-kent-island-to-improve-local-access-and-traffic-flow/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/us-50-301-ramp-management-program-continues-on-kent-island-to-improve-local-access-and-traffic-flow/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:29 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184039 Queen Anne’s County, in partnership with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), will continue the US 50/301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) Ramp Management Program on Kent Island this summer. The initiative aims to encourage westbound travelers to stay on US 50/301 and help relieve congestion on MD 18 (Main Street) for local residents and emergency […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/us-50-301-ramp-management-program-continues-on-kent-island-to-improve-local-access-and-traffic-flow/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/bummer-spy-nights-with-meredith-davies-hadaway-postponed/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/bummer-spy-nights-with-meredith-davies-hadaway-postponed/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 08:36:02 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/bummer-spy-nights-with-meredith-davies-hadaway-postoned/ The Spy Nights performance with Meredith Davies Hadaway and guest Deidra Greenleaf Allan, initially scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been postponed to a later date yet to be determined.]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/bummer-spy-nights-with-meredith-davies-hadaway-postponed/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/the-market-at-dover-station-blooms-in-may-with-shopping-exhibits-and-events/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/the-market-at-dover-station-blooms-in-may-with-shopping-exhibits-and-events/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:17 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/the-market-at-dover-station-blooms-in-may-with-shopping-exhibits-and-events/ It’s hard to believe that The Market at Dover Station has been open for six months. A walk through its retail space and fine art gallery exudes a solid sense of belonging, as if the Market belongs in this space, and this space belongs in Easton’s East End. Featured for the month of May are […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/the-market-at-dover-station-blooms-in-may-with-shopping-exhibits-and-events/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/bayshore-iris-society-invitation-to-enjoy-2025-iris-show-iris-fiesta/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/bayshore-iris-society-invitation-to-enjoy-2025-iris-show-iris-fiesta/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:40 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/bayshore-iris-society-invitation-to-enjoy-2025-iris-show-iris-fiesta/   Bayshore Iris Society (BIS), an affiliate of the American Iris Society (AIS), will be holding the Iris Show, “IRIS FIESTA” at the Talbot County Free Library at 100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601 on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Iris Show, which will be open to the public for viewing from 1pm to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/bayshore-iris-society-invitation-to-enjoy-2025-iris-show-iris-fiesta/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:11 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/ Car and boat enthusiasts will gather on Maryland’s Eastern Shore this summer and fall as two premier motoring events take place at the waterfront Kent Island Yacht Club. The 9th annual Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival returns on June 7–8, 2025, followed by the 18th annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on the Chesapeake Bay, scheduled for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/the-zebra-gallery-opens-new-shows-in-may-and-june/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/the-zebra-gallery-opens-new-shows-in-may-and-june/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:19 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183742 The Zebra Gallery will open two shows in May, with an opening on Friday, May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. with artist talks. The two artists in the Main Gallery, Frank DePietro and Richard Fritz, MD, feature color palettes and subject matter represent springtime and growth. Frank DePietro lives in Landenberg, PA, teaching classes […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/the-zebra-gallery-opens-new-shows-in-may-and-june/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/remembering-robert-earl-price/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/remembering-robert-earl-price/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:36 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183714 Robert Earl (Bashiri) Price, poet and playwright, died on April 16 in Chestertown, Maryland at the age of 83.  Mr. Price was the author of four books of poetry and had twelve of his plays produced, including productions in Berlin and Johannesburg. His book of poetry Blood Flow was awarded the William Meredith Award. Price […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/remembering-robert-earl-price/feed/ 3 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/shore-legal-access-promotes-geoffrey-cooke-esq-to-litigation-director/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/shore-legal-access-promotes-geoffrey-cooke-esq-to-litigation-director/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:14 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183646 Shore Legal Access, a legal aid nonprofit organization connecting limited-income households with free civil legal assistance on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, recently promoted Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. to Litigation Director. Cooke will oversee the organization’s’ Housing and Consumer Debt programs. Cooke joined SLA’s staff in 2022, first as a staff attorney and then as its Supervising Attorney, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/shore-legal-access-promotes-geoffrey-cooke-esq-to-litigation-director/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/caic-hosts-producers-unveiled-2025-alpacas-agriculture-and-outstanding-dreams/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/caic-hosts-producers-unveiled-2025-alpacas-agriculture-and-outstanding-dreams/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:12 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183648 CAIC is thrilled to announce our third annual “Producers Unveiled” event with Producers Unveiled 2025, Alpacas, Agriculture, and Outstanding Dreams. Celebrating the achievements of local farmers and producers in the Delmarva region. The event will take place on June 4th, 2025, at Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm, located at 24480 Pinetown Rd, Preston, MD 21655. “Producers Unveiled” […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/caic-hosts-producers-unveiled-2025-alpacas-agriculture-and-outstanding-dreams/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/two-lights-for-tomorrow-one-nation-two-lights-three-nights/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/two-lights-for-tomorrow-one-nation-two-lights-three-nights/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183650 The Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area invites all to participate in “Two Lights for  Tomorrow,” a nationwide initiative to illuminate every household, business, house of  worship, public building, and municipal government office across Caroline, Kent, Queen  Anne’s, and Talbot countiies with two lights starting the evening of April 18, 2025 and  throughout the weekend.   […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/two-lights-for-tomorrow-one-nation-two-lights-three-nights/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:28 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/ Building African American Minds (BAAM) is proud to announce a transformational $1 million gift from Dr. Eileen Amy Ryan of Rochester, NY, to endow and expand its Girls Program. This generous investment will enable BAAM to extend its reach to middle school girls starting this fall, providing them with a safe, supportive, and empowering environment […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/12/the-secret-gardens-of-oxford-tour/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/12/the-secret-gardens-of-oxford-tour/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:44 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/12/the-secret-gardens-of-oxford-tour/ The Oxford Garden Club proudly invites you to enjoy The Secret Gardens of Oxford Tour. Spring has sprung in these secret gardens, and you will be charmed with the different garden features and the flora in them. Rarely has anyone been able to sneak a peak of these gardens from the quaint bricked sidewalks. This […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/12/the-secret-gardens-of-oxford-tour/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/the-fiber-arts-center-presents-joanne-scott-inspiration-in-fiber/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/the-fiber-arts-center-presents-joanne-scott-inspiration-in-fiber/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:39 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183364 Joanne Scott is more widely known on a national scale for her visual art – watercolor, acrylics,  etchings and lithographs. She had many one woman shows and awards at the Corcoran,  Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Walters Art Museum. She is also a published poet.       Joanne had a love of fiber and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/the-fiber-arts-center-presents-joanne-scott-inspiration-in-fiber/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/qlarant-chief-technology-officer-selected-for-leadership-maryland-executive-program/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/qlarant-chief-technology-officer-selected-for-leadership-maryland-executive-program/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183360 Qlarant Chief Technology Officer Will Mapp, III joins the Leadership Maryland Executive Program class of 2025. As a member of the 32nd class, Mapp joins 53 other executives from across the state to complete the eight-month, hands-on learning program. Leadership Maryland’s flagship Executive Program is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/qlarant-chief-technology-officer-selected-for-leadership-maryland-executive-program/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/01/studio-b-art-gallery-welcomes-featured-artist-diz-hormel/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/01/studio-b-art-gallery-welcomes-featured-artist-diz-hormel/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:12 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/01/studio-b-art-gallery-welcomes-featured-artist-diz-hormel/ Studio B Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its participation in the return of the First Friday Gallery Walk for 2025, featuring a special exhibition by acclaimed artist Diz Hormel. Join us on April 4, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to meet the artist and view her stunning collection of still-life oil paintings. Diz […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/01/studio-b-art-gallery-welcomes-featured-artist-diz-hormel/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/plein-air-painters-of-the-chesapeake-bay-exhibit-at-dover-station-through-april/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/plein-air-painters-of-the-chesapeake-bay-exhibit-at-dover-station-through-april/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:13 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/plein-air-painters-of-the-chesapeake-bay-exhibit-at-dover-station-through-april/ Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay Exhibit and Paint-In at The Market at Dover Station In a generous act of community outreach, The Market at Dover Station has invited the Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay (PAPCB) to exhibit recent plein air works at the Market through April 2025. An additional facet of […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/28/plein-air-painters-of-the-chesapeake-bay-exhibit-at-dover-station-through-april/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:55 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/ The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the only premier trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry, awarded LYON RUM gold and silver medals in the 11th Annual American Craft Spirits Competition. Founder Jaime Windon was honored in person at the recent ACSA Convention & Expo in Tucson, AZ. Windon also serves on the board of […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/18/hummingbird-inn-to-host-a-mothers-rest-for-extra-needs-moms-caregivers/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/18/hummingbird-inn-to-host-a-mothers-rest-for-extra-needs-moms-caregivers/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:35 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/18/hummingbird-inn-to-host-a-mothers-rest-for-extra-needs-moms-caregivers/ The Hummingbird Inn is hosting a 3-night respite/wellness retreat March 21-24 for moms of children with special needs. This beautiful, historic B&B in Easton is the perfect getaway for our caregiving families in the DC/MD/VA area.  This retreat is one of nearly (300) scheduled throughout 2025 that A Mother’s Rest (AMR) coordinates, providing families across […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/18/hummingbird-inn-to-host-a-mothers-rest-for-extra-needs-moms-caregivers/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/the-zebra-gallery-opens-new-spring-shows/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/the-zebra-gallery-opens-new-spring-shows/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/the-zebra-gallery-opens-new-spring-shows/ The Zebra Gallery will open two shows in April, with an opening on April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. which will include live music by C. Thomas in the front gallery. The upper gallery will feature a solo exhibition, “Take Flight” by metal sculptor Dave Dunn. The square gallery will feature “Fairweather Artists” – […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/16/the-zebra-gallery-opens-new-spring-shows/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/steven-j-schupak-named-maryland-public-televisions-next-president-and-chief-executive-officer/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/steven-j-schupak-named-maryland-public-televisions-next-president-and-chief-executive-officer/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:50 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182906  Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced that Steven J. Schupak, MPT’s current executive vice president and station manager, will become the sixth president and chief executive officer of the 55-year-old statewide TV network on July 1, succeeding retiring CEO Larry D. Unger. Schupak’s selection by MPT’s governing body, the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission, came after a nationwide […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/steven-j-schupak-named-maryland-public-televisions-next-president-and-chief-executive-officer/feed/ 0