Wake up and swim
What’s better than a refreshing saltwater swim first thing in the morning? Join Bob MacLean every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 to 9 am for a guided meditative swim to get your day started. Gain...
View ArticleShaw Cramer exhibit at West Tisbury library
On Saturday, July 7, from 3:30 to 5 pm, all are invited to an art reception at the West Tisbury library to honor the work of Island artist Nancy Shaw Cramer. Nancy’s exhibit, titled “Paths,” includes...
View ArticleBruins’ mascot helps celebrate summer reading
Celebrate summer reading with the Boston Bruins’ mascot, Blades, on Wednesday, July 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the MV Ice Arena. The Bruins teamed up with libraries across the Commonwealth, including...
View ArticleTroubadours and trobairitz at West Tisbury library
The West Tisbury library hosts the eighth “The World of the Troubadours and Trobairitz” on Sunday, July 15, at 3 pm. This event features poems, songs, and music from a collection of 12th and...
View ArticleBook Talk: ‘Ghetto to Ghetto: Yiddish and Jive in Everyday Life’ with Herb...
On Saturday, July 14, at 4 pm at the West Tisbury library, local author Herb Foster will discuss his new book, “Ghetto to Ghetto: Yiddish and Jive in Everyday Life.” According to a press release,...
View Article‘Poetry Drop-In’ workshops at the West Tisbury library
The West Tisbury library will be hosting “Poetry Drop-In” workshops led by Island poet Donald Nitchie. According to a press release, these free workshops will be held on two dates in July and two dates...
View Article‘The Power and Practice of Breath’
On Tuesday, July 10, at 4:30 pm, Daniel Aaron will offer a workshop at the West Tisbury library titled, “The Power and Practice of Breath.” According to a press release, you can learn why and how most...
View ArticleMariners brake for right whales
NOAA Fisheries announced Tuesday that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone has been established to protect a group of four North Atlantic right whales sighted two nautical miles south of Nantucket...
View ArticleThe Big Question: Floating workshops
Should floating workshops or businesses be allowed in Vineyard Haven Harbor? Reply online as a comment, or send your answers to onisland@mvtimes.com with the subject line “MVSB Big Question.” The...
View ArticleQuote of the week
“One-quarter of all working adults are in poverty-level jobs.” –Paul Osterman, addressing the ACE MV 10th anniversary fundraiser The post Quote of the week appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.
View ArticleGood Life MV concierge and lifestyle services
A new concierge and lifestyle services company has come to the Island. According to a press release, lifelong summer resident Pam Rogers, has turned her passion about the Vineyard into a new venture....
View ArticleHustle Sports/Hustle & Thrive Co. and NYC nonprofit Connective Inc. announce...
India Rose, Islander and owner of Hustle Sports Marketing and Hustle & Thrive Co. has partnered with Connective Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City and led by director...
View ArticleBeachside screening of “Jaws”
Looking for a thrilling way to kick off the Vineyard summer? The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival will be hosting a free beachside screening of “Jaws” tonight as part of its summer film series. The...
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Photos of the week June 28-July 5
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View ArticleGov. Baker signs ‘red-flag’ law
A bill that was lobbied for by a seasonal Martha’s Vineyard resident, as well as some of the Island’s young activists, was signed into law on Tuesday by Gov. Charlie Baker, according to the State House...
View ArticleFrank M. Baird
Frank M. Baird, 70, died on Wednesday evening, July 4, at his home in Oak Bluffs surrounded by his family. Frank was the husband of Ann M. (Donnelly) Baird and father of Mark, James and Michael Baird,...
View ArticleGet your shellfish permit on Saturday
Need a shellfish permit? Just came for a weekend and want to dig quahogs? Now non-residents can buy one at the Harbor Office at Owen Park, Saturday only, between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm. Maps and...
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Do You Know? June contest answers and winner
The winner of the June contest is Bettina Preston, for her correct answer on June 13, identifying the building in the picture as the former St. Augustine’s church, now the superintendent’s office in...
View ArticleMartha’s Vineyard residents eligible for off-Island housing
High Meadow Townhomes is a new 44-unit apartment complex at 100 High Meadow Circle in Bourne. The 2 and 3 bedroom units will be rented to income eligible individuals or families and chosen through a...
View ArticleAlan Dershowitz — won’t you be my neighbor?
To the Editor: With all due respect to counselors Dershowitz and Teller, it’s starting to sound like a middle school hissy-fit. “I’m not inviting Alan cause he likes Donald.” I sincerely do not agree...
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