Photos of the week May 16-23
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View ArticleThanks for making prom memorable
To the Editor: On behalf of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) junior class, the student government junior class officers would like to thank members of the Island community for...
View ArticleAquinnah: Open for the season
Happy Memorial Day, everyone! Don’t eat too much at whatever cookout you’re frequenting, and keep in mind that the intent of this holiday is to honor the numerous people who have given their lives in...
View ArticleRep. Fernandes shares journey with high schoolers
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, met with students on Friday, May 18, to share his venture into politics and to answer the many questions students had. Fernandes, who is not much older than the...
View ArticleUnitarian Church hosts Peter, Paul and Mary tribute
The 19th-century Unitarian Universalist chapel on Upper Main Street in Vineyard Haven has acoustics well suited for live music, says Diane Purvis, a member of the church’s music committee. The church...
View ArticleIslander Mike Kerr performs in Sweden
Scandinavia’s largest guitar fair, Fuzz Guitar Show, is this Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, in Gothenburg, Sweden. Islander Mike Kerr from the band FirstBourne will be there performing, and...
View Article‘Painting in the Garden’ workshop
Join watercolor artist Lynn Hoeft for a late-morning painting class in the West Tisbury library garden on Saturday, June 9, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. All mediums are welcome, and participants are...
View ArticleFunny Business
Laugh until your sides hurt at the Funny Business comedy benefit at the Barn, Bowl and Bistro on Friday, May 25, at 8 pm. The benefit features standup comedy routines and musical comedy featuring Kerri...
View ArticleBBQ 4 Bob
A barbecue celebrating retiring school director Bob Moore takes place on Sunday, May 27, at the Charter School, from 12 to 3 pm. The barbecue commemorates Moore’s retirement after serving as director...
View ArticleSpring plant sale
Polly Hill Arboretum is kicking off its summer season with a plant sale on Saturday, May 26. Staff will be available to answer questions about the selection of unique trees, shrubs, and perennials. The...
View ArticleGioia Di Cari’s ‘Truth Values’ at Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse
Following three weeks of successful performances, Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse presents the final presentation in its Spring Solo Shows this Friday and Saturday evening, May 25 and 26. “Truth Values:...
View ArticleBridge Results
At the May 14, 1:15 pm game of the Edgartown Bridge Club, seven tables were in play. First place in the north-south direction went to Warren Morse and Gail Farrish, followed by Barbara Silk and John...
View ArticlePoet’s Corner: Spring Azalea
By Susan Thompson You only liked me for my prettiness My beautiful shape dressed in pink Irregular in the morning sun Please don’t stop and stare I like it here in this woodland The sun feels good on...
View ArticleMartha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship announces 2018 Fellows
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View ArticleBenjamin Cheney Moore
Ben Moore gave his heart to the Vineyard as a child, and loved it ever after. He designed and built not only furniture, private homes, and public buildings, but also strong families, warm friendships,...
View ArticleMemorial sing-along service for Betty Sundberg Turton
Join us on State Beach (look for red balloons) on Saturday, May 26, at 3 pm to honor the life of Betty. She wanted nothing more than a good old-fashioned hymn sing-along. Bring your beach chair and...
View ArticleSam Telford appears “NOVA Wonders” tonight
Islander Sam Telford will appear on tonight’s episode of “NOVA Wonders: Can We Make Life?” The episode airs at 9 pm EST on WBGH2. “NOVA Wonders” is a new WGBH series that probes the biggest, most...
View ArticleOur children show the way
Here we are again. Just three months separate the horrific killing of 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Fla., and the latest school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, where 10 more people are dead....
View ArticleMVRHS girls tennis tops Foxborough on Senior Day
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View ArticleVineyarders fall to Clippers in girls lax
Addy Hayman scored five goals to go with two assists but the MVRHS varsity girls lacrosse team lost to the Falmouth Clippers, 12-8, in the final home game of the season, Wednesday at Dan McCarthy Field...
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