Edgartown: C’mon, real spring
I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to lose my sense of humor with spring. Or as I’ve taken to calling it, “more winter.” What is with this weather? Chilly temperatures, gray skies, and rain. I...
View ArticlePoet’s Corner: Veterans Day
By Brigitte Lent Looking out over one of those vast Burial fields of fallen soldiers, I wonder How many graves of warriors are there all over the world? How many dreams for lives cut short by this...
View ArticleA Reading of “Occupied Territories”
On Saturday, June 2nd at 7pm, join us at the West Tisbury Library for a reading of the play, Occupied Territories by Nancy Bannon and Mollye Maxner. Occupied Territories premiered in Washington, DC in...
View ArticleArt Exhibit & Reception: “The Faithful Eye” by Lynn Hoeft
On Saturday, June 2nd from 3:30-5pm, all are invited to an art reception at the West Tisbury Library to honor the work of Island artist Lynn Hoeft. Lynn’s exhibit, titled “The Faithful Eye” features...
View ArticleSSA diverts afternoon ferry
The Steamship Authority has announced the following trips departing or arriving in Oak Bluffs have been diverted to Vineyard Haven. MV KATAMA from Woods Hole 1:35 pm MV KATAMA from Oak Bluffs 2:50 pm...
View ArticleWhy no management plan for Tradewinds?
To the Editor: As a year-round resident of Oak Bluffs, I have walked my dogs at Tradewinds for more than 15 years. I walk nearly every day, twice a day, in all weather. It is beautiful there in the...
View ArticleWest Tisbury feels the loss
To the Editor: The town of West Tisbury and the West Tisbury library community lost two great members this past week. Ben Moore created the beautiful building that we now call home. It was a difficult...
View ArticleObjects to Land Bank fence
To the Editor: Build the wall, build the fence, to keep them out. Spend bags of money, To spread dirt, limit access, put up signs. For specks of grass. Where is it? In the middle? Where the airplanes...
View ArticleMake paths less of an eyesore
To the Editor: I salute the DPW of Edgartown for paving the bus stop areas along the bike paths. This improves safety and the appearance of the bike paths. But I’d like to see the ugly strips of...
View ArticleMany to thank for Minnesingers
To the Editor: I want to thank everyone involved in last weekend’s Minnesinger spring shows and 50th reunion concerts: former director Bob Nute, the reunion committee, especially Esther Teves, Nancy...
View ArticleBen Moore
Ben Moore, 83, a beloved Island architect and community leader, died at about 9 pm Thursday, May 10, 2018, in his West Tisbury home, with his wife Paddy Moore by his side, and three generations of his...
View ArticleFilm Screening: “They Shall Not Perish”
On Saturday, May 26 at 6:30 pm, join the West Tisbury library for a special screening of “They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief” followed by a Q&A with the film’s producer, Shant...
View ArticleTisbury School’s Annual Memorial Day Celebration
The Tisbury School’s annual Memorial Day parade is just around the corner on Friday, May 25, 2018. Students will leave the school at 12:30 p.m. and march to Owen Park via Spring Street and Main...
View ArticleO.B. police aid ICE in arresting fugitive wanted for murder
Oak Bluffs Police assisted U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in tracking down a Brazilian national on the Island who was wanted for murder in his homeland. On Thursday, May 3, ICE...
View ArticleBook talk: ‘This Bright Beauty’
The West Tisbury library is hosting a book talk on Saturday, May 26, with Island author Emily Cavanagh. The discussion begins at 4 pm; Cavanagh will read an excerpt from her latest novel, “This Bright...
View Article‘They Shall Not Perish’ screening at the West Tisbury library
A special screening of “They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief” followed by a Q and A session with the film’s producer, Shant Mardirossian, and Near East Foundation president Dr. Charles...
View ArticleReunited, and it sounds so good
It’s a double dance bill as Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish share the spotlight with the Space Invaders at the P.A. Club in Oak Bluffs on Friday night, May 18, from 8 pm to midnight. There’s no cover...
View ArticleTake ‘A Walk Through Imagination’
The Polly Hill Arboretum is getting ready for its 2018 season, and “A Walk Through Imagination” is a new version of a visitor’s favorite exhibit. The outdoor display was created by potter Bill...
View ArticleLowely Finnerty’s pastels
Artist Lowely Finnerty took the first of many pastel workshops with Ellen McCluskey at Featherstone Center for the Arts in 2005, and it rekindled her passion for painting. Visit the Feldman Family...
View Article‘I Got Sick Then I Got Better’
The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse presents a comedic performance by Jenny Allen on Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19. The one-woman performance “I Got Sick Then I Got Better” tells the story of...
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