The Chestertown Spy

The Chestertown Spy serves as an informative platform for Kent County, focusing on educational topics, public affairs, the arts, and regional culture. Located in Chestertown, Maryland, this initiative is brought to life through the efforts of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.

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Chesapeake Histories: A talk with Sultana Education Foundation VP Chris Cerino

2 days ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

In a innovative collaboration aimed at deepening students’ understanding of the Chesapeake region’s rich but often underrepresented history, the Sultana Education Foundation has launched a compelling educational program focused on the African American experience in the region. The presentation, piloted during Black History Month for local fifth-grade students, pairs digital storytelling with a real-world exploration of historic Chestertown.
Food Friday: Easter eggs

1 week ago | chestertownspy.org | Jean Sanders

Food Friday is on the road this weekend, so you Gentle Readers will have to put up with a re-run of my favorite Easter lemon cheesecake. Mr. Sanders and I are heading to a family Easter gathering in Florida, and Luke the wonder dog is off for a much deserved vacay of his own with his dog pals at the spa. Please indulge me and enjoy our making our favorite Easter dessert. Play nicely at your Easter egg hunts, and let the little ones find the eggs. You can sip on a Bloody Mary or two.
Remembering Robert Earl Price

1 week ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

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 was an NEA Literary Fellow and received the State of Maryland Individual Artist Award in both poetry and playwriting.
Trust Me By Roger Vaughan

1 week ago | chestertownspy.org | Roger Vaughan

I can remember being in a funky diner in a shady neighborhood in a rough part of a small town. The parking lot had deep puddles. I sat at the counter. A waitress in a tired apron and week-old hair put the cup of coffee I’d ordered in front of me. I took a sip. It wasn’t a bad cup of coffee. I drank it, paid, and went on about my business. That insignificant moment in my life popped up recently on my screen alongside the word “trust” while reading the news.
Community invited to Washington College PoliTalks with Hon. Heather Mizeur

2 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

Washington College’s own student-led organization, PoliTalks, invites the community to an engaging evening of dialogue and connection at their upcoming event, “Disagreement is Democratic: Inviting Everyone to the Table,” featuring the Honorable Heather Mizeur. This special lecture and discussion filled community dinner offers an opportunity for engagement on the importance of dialogue and political discourse in democracy.
Post-ARPA, Chestertown Budget Embraces Caution

2 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

Draft FY 2025–2026 plan avoids tax hikes, trims spending, and prioritizes equity across all wards. This summation is based on Manager Larry DiRe’s report to the town council, Monday, April 7, 2025. With the federal infusion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds now in the rearview, Chestertown’s draft budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 reflects a shift from pandemic-era stimulus toward steadier, leaner governance.
Letter to the Editor: And I shook my head...

2 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

And I shook my head …German Lutheran Pastor Martin Niemöller wrote the famous piece “First They Came for the Jews.” It is a powerful reminder of the dangers of indifference and the importance of speaking out and acting against injustice. Based on the actions of the current administration, Niemöller’s words have never been more relevant. I have updated his words for our times to remind us that being involved and speaking out is as important now as it was in the early days of Nazi Germany.
Health For All Seasons with Beth Anne Dorman

2 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

http://“For a long time, we were the best-kept secret in Kent County,” says Beth Anne Dorman, Executive Director of for All Seasons. Though they’ve been present in Kent County for 15 years and in local schools for over 17 years, the organization recently launched a visible shift: expanded services, increased public access and “bringing mental health to Main Street” to their new office at 315 High Street. One of the most transformative changes has been the creation of the Open Access program.
Between the Sky and Sea: The art of Jacqui Crocetta & Susan Hostetler - Chestertown Spy

3 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

http://MassoniArt presents Between the Sky and Sea, a collaborative installation by Jacqui Crocetta and Susan Hostetler that explores the profound connection between the ocean and migratory birds—a fragile, interdependent relationship at the heart of our planet’s ecosystems. The exhibition combines Hostetler’s delicately sculpted birds with Crocetta’s evocative ocean-inspired paintings to illuminate the beauty and vulnerability of these natural forces.
Chestertown Main Street releases visionary Phase One Master Plan

3 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

http://After more than a year of community engagement, design work, and collaboration with the town of Chestertown, Main Street Chestertown has officially released its Downtown Master Plan: Phase One Report. The comprehensive 179-page document outlines a long-term vision for revitalizing and improving the town’s historic downtown district through a set of 40 proposed infrastructure and placemaking projects.