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Gunston Welcomes 44 Students to the National Honor Society
The Gunston School is pleased to welcome 44 students to the National Honor Society (NHS). Joined by their families, students assembled in Gunston’s Field House for the ceremony. Membership in NHS is offered each fall to students who meet the national standards for scholarship,…
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Trump Repudiated, But Be Careful with That Celebration by J.E. Dean
President Trump is due thanks for restraint yesterday, as elections were held that tagged him with utter rejection. As final poll results were received, along with news of record early voting, losing became a near certainty. Yet Trump did not declare a national emergency, send…
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Friends of the Kent County Public Library Announce Fall Book Sale, November 12 – 15
The Friends of the Kent County Public Library will hold their annual Fall Book Sale at the library’s Chestertown branch November 12-15, 2026, featuring four days of books, great bargains, and a chance to support the local library. Fall Book Sale Schedule Thursday, November 12 |…
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The Road To? By Al Sikes
The rearview mirror is now clear—it reflects us, for better or worse. Is there hope or despair in the air? If Trump is not to your liking you are very pleased. Recall Winston Churchill’s famous quip coupled to the political spectacle we call the Mid-Term elections.”Take away…
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Update: Kent County Commissioner Race- Mail-In Votes Still to Count
Unofficial Results. Will update. Mail-in Votes Still to Count For all updated results for Kent County elections, go here.
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Chestertown’s Bespoke Chocolates Re-Imagined to Include Experiential Happenings By Lisa J. Gotto
After months of hopscotching up and down Cross Street, the newly renovated and upgraded Bespoke Chocolate shop is readying itself not just for a robust holiday season, but for a 2027 where it is poised to become the premier place to indulge in and experience chocolate in new…
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Please Support the Chestertown Spy
Dear Spy Readers, Our fall appeal ends this week. If you value having an independent eye on Kent County, please help keep the Chestertown Spy’s work going. Your gift supports our writers, our new section The Bird’s Eye, candidate interviews, public forums, and local government…
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Letter to the Editor: On President’s Closing Remarks (Revised)
I am marveling still over the wisdom imparted by President Trump in what surely will stand as the most remarkable campaign-closing speech in American politics. It came as he reflected Monday on what he termed the “massive piece of pool” in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The…
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Main Street Chestertown Invites Applicants for Board of Directors
Main Street Historic Chestertown is inviting civic-minded community members to apply for open seats on its Board of Directors. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization partnering with the town and Kent County, Main Street Chestertown is dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and…
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New Season of MPT’s Maryland Farm & Harvest Debuts November 10
Maryland Public Television’s popular original series Maryland Farm & Harvest returns for its 14th season on Tuesday, November 10, with the first of 13 new half-hour episodes. A preview of the new season is available on MPT’s YouTube channel HERE. Maryland Farm & Harvest airs on…
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The Warning Track by Jamie Kirkpatrick
I had a tooth extracted last week; it didn’t go well. What was supposed to have been a relatively simple procedure took three-plus open-mouthed hours in the chair under the care of two concerned dentists and a technician. I think I heard the words “long root” and “undercut,” but…
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Let’s Hope Cruelty is Not Victorius this Election Cycle by Maria Grant
Politics has always been a nasty business and clearly not cut out for the faint of heart. But this season politicians have pulled out all stops, making it one of the cruelest political seasons on record. Many blame such intense rhetoric on the extreme polarization of the country…
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Lessons Learned from an Unexpected Friendship in an Unexpected Place by David Reel
The contentious midterm congressional elections will soon be over. Unfortunately, the contentious and deepening divides over politics in our society will not be over. Dr. Todd Kashdan is a psychology professor at George Mason University. He has done research on political…
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Washington College Goldstein Program in Public Affairs Hosts Public November Events
The Washington College Goldstein Program in Public Affairs hosts two events in November. These events, held in conjunction with the U.S. Foreign Policy course taught by Professor of Political Science and International Studies Andrew Oros, are free and open to the public. “For…
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Knitting by Kate Emery General
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked, “What fills up your cup?” Of course, I gave the usual answers: family, pets, going for walks, reading, yoga, and knitting. Knitting takes a summer holiday in my world. But come September, my heart begins to yearn for beautiful wool, the feel…
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Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Photo!
Happy Mystery Monday! Can you guess what is pictured in photo #1? The answer to last week’s mystery is Carolina mantis, Stagmomantis carolina, pictured in photo #2. The Carolina mantis, Stagmomantis carolina, is a native praying mantis found along the eastern United States and…
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Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Voting for Albert Nickerson
Why I’m Voting for Albert Nickerson Because I follow the workings of our county government, friends and family often ask me who they should vote for in the County Commissioner race. This year, my answer comes down to one question, and it has nothing to do with party. Kent…
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When Joy is the Syllabus By Laura J. Oliver
I’m trying to decide whether to teach a class on intuition for the Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learners this spring. That’s me. Lifelong learner. Kinda shouts old person. I barely have time for the work I am already committed to doing—to write you a new story every…
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When Joy is the Syllabus By Laura J. Oliver
I’m trying to decide whether to teach a class on intuition for the Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learners this spring. That’s me. Lifelong learner. Kinda shouts old person. I barely have time for the work I am already committed to doing—to write you a new story every…
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Letter to the Editor: Comments on Sheriff Hickman’s Endorsement for Kent County State’s Attorney:
To the Editor; No doubt elected officials have the right to state publicly their opinions on elections and candidates if they choose. We who cherish our constitution hold our right of free speech sacred. I worked with Sheriff Hickman prior to my stepping down as state’s attorney…