William P. Cameron
William Phillip (Bill) Cameron died peacefully in Vineyard Haven on the night of April 12, 2016. Born Jan. 7, 1957, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to John and Amy Cameron, Bill moved to Martha’s Vineyard in 1979...
View ArticleMV United soccer roundup
With its spring season in full swing, MV United Soccer had all seven teams take to the pitch the weekend of April 23 and 24. MV United U11 boys 3, Oceana 0 The MV United U11 boys continued their...
View ArticleState legal team will discuss open meeting law, answer questions
A legal team from the office of Attorney General Maura Healey will travel to Martha’s Vineyard Thursday, May 5 to hold two separate sessions intended to address a variety of legal issues and questions....
View ArticleEditorial: Single stories
Looking for wisdom, or even simply a few lessons, in the bizarre national political environment of mid-spring 2016 is proving daunting. At the heart of our despair, of course, is the imposition of...
View ArticleWhat would you say about Caitlyn Jenner?
To the Editor: I read a letter to the editor last week (April 20, “Transgender in the ladies’ room”) about keeping transgender people out of public women’s rooms. I found myself feeling somewhat sad,...
View ArticleComcast upkeep interrupts Island broadband service
A temporary interruption in Comcast high-speed broadband service left some Island customers in the Internet dark early Tuesday morning. Individuals, businesses, and towns reported problems accessing...
View ArticleFalmouth assumes stewardship of Nobska Point Light Station
One of New England’s most picturesque lighthouses is now in the care of its home community. Under a licensing agreement, in a signing ceremony Monday the Coast Guard turned over the care and custody of...
View ArticleChilmarkers went to the polls, decided one contest
Chilmarkers went to the polls in the Chilmark Community Center on Wednesday to elect town officers. The election featured one contest for a seat on the library board of trustees and a changing of the...
View ArticleLouise T. Davies
Louise T. Davies died on April 28, 2016 at her home in Edgartown. She was 91. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. Davies, Jr. Louise was the mother of Tena, Debra, John, Gerry, Doug and Bill...
View ArticleBicyclists will descend on Island for ‘Bike MS’ fundraiser Saturday
More than 600 bicyclists are expected to take to Vineyard roadways Saturday for the annual Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard, a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which funds research...
View ArticlePrescribed burn planned Friday for Katama Airport
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Edgartown plan to conduct a prescribed burn at Katama Airfield on Friday, April 29 in the southwestern section of the grass strip airfield, according to a press...
View ArticleAsa French memorial gathering
Friends of Asa French and his family are invited to attend a memorial gathering Sunday, May 15, at 1 pm. The gathering will be at the patio Asa built at Vineyard House, outside the Hazel Teagan Room....
View ArticleHolly Bellebuono wins Nautilus Book Award
Holly Bellebuono’s book “Women Healers of the World” (SkyHorse Publishers) has been awarded the National Nautilus Book Award, earning the top Gold award in women’s books. According to a press release,...
View ArticleRoundtable discussion on historic preservation
A roundtable discussion will be held to discuss issues such as, How can we improve efforts to protect our historic buildings and other historic resources, especially given the fact that most of...
View ArticleAcademic honors
Edgartown School honor roll Grade 6 High honors: Edward Cherry, Sara Creato, Henry D’Andrea, Tessa Hammond. Honors: Ben Belisle, Ashley Brasefield, Hugo Burrows, Quinn Cabral, Kenny Cook, Jayden Coyle,...
View ArticleHave a ‘Big Night Out’ for the Montessori School
The Vineyard Montessori School will hold its largest annual fundraiser on Saturday, May 7, starting at 7 pm, at Lola’s Restaurant in Oak Bluffs. The event is sponsored by the Vineyard Montessori Parent...
View ArticleFarm-fresh dinner kicks off ‘Eat, Paint, Love Your Body’ retreat
Jan Buhrman and Melissa D’Antoni will lead an “Eat, Paint, Love Your Body” retreat this weekend, but the public is invited to join in a farm-fresh dinner this Friday, May 6, starting at 5:30 pm at...
View ArticleHealthy Kids Day inspires healthy habits
On Saturday, May 7, the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard will hold Healthy Kids Day, a free community event to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active. The daylong event includes games, arts and...
View ArticleLearn how to apply for Tisbury CPC funds
The Tisbury Community Preservation Committee (CPC) invites interested community members to attend a CPC application workshop, hosted by the Tisbury Vision Council. According to a press release, the...
View ArticleEdgartown paints the town Pink and Green
Spring is in bloom in Edgartown, and to celebrate the season and the arrival of Mother’s Day, the Edgartown Board of Trade is sponsoring “Pink and Green Weekend” this Thursday, May 5 through Sunday,...
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