The West Tisbury library receives a guitar for circulation in honor of Asa...
The West Tisbury library has received the donation of a guitar for circulation in honor of Asa French. According to a press release, the guitar is now a part of the musical instrument collection at the...
View ArticleMVRHS Engineering Challenge series closes out with coffee composting
The final competition in the 2015-16 series of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Engineering Challenges was held in April. The challenges pit teams of students against the clock as they take on...
View ArticleThe Steamship Authority announces art contest for students
The Steamship Authority announces its first annual art contest for students in grades K-12. Dubbed “Sail into Imagination,” the contest is open to students in the Steamship Authority’s constituent...
View ArticleMartha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association announces new executive director
The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association announced the appointment of C.J. Rivard of Edgartown as their new executive director, effective May 9, 2016. According to a press release, Ms. Rivard...
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Susan E. Weibel-Yearwood
Susan E. Weibel-Yearwood of Oak Bluffs died on May 7, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was 68. A native of Nashua, N.H., Susan graduated from Mount Auburn Nursing School in Cambridge. She raised her...
View ArticleTake the easy way
To the Editor: I am writing to bring to your attention a travesty in the making. Many of us pride ourselves in owning our own business. This may be to be independant, and offer something to the Island...
View ArticleElder Tech goes mainland
To the Editor: On behalf of the teens from Alex’s Place (at the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard) Digital Connectors Program, I want to offer my gratitude to Rebecca Fracassa and the team from Comcast Cares...
View ArticleBetter to play in wet mud
To the Editor: I am writing this letter in response to an article in The MV Times last week, “Synthetic turf proposal modified in the face of stiff opposition” (May 5). I have strong family ties to the...
View ArticleConsider the science
To the Editor: In response to the recent debate around recycled rubber infill for artificial turf fields on Martha’s Vineyard, it’s important to carefully consider the science on this issue (May 5,...
View ArticleHe blames it on capitalism
To the Editor: New England’s heroin epidemic, like any other systemic failing of capitalism, will not be resolved until the designers of the problem are imprisoned. Even more villainous than those who...
View ArticleGreat gun class
To the Editor: I recently attended a course taught by instructor David Murphy to upgrade my firearms license. I was very impressed by Mr. Murphy’s professionalism and his safety methods. As an avid...
View ArticleGive grass a chance
To the Editor: On Monday, May 16, the school committee will hold a public forum about the proposed new athletic fields at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS). The project, spearheaded by...
View ArticlePlay ball, homes needed
To the Editor: It’s that time of the year again. The MV Sharks will have 31 baseball players arrive on the Island in a few short weeks. We are still scrambling to find a few more host families for the...
View ArticleEditorial: Accommodate the taxpayer
With no notice or public discussion, Tisbury recently changed the office hours during which an individual may purchase a shellfish permit, taxi operator permit, or park and ride parking permit in town...
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Aquinnah elects Gary Haley to a seat on the board of selectmen
Aquinnah voters went to the polls Wednesday to elect town officers. In the only contest, voters chose Gary Haley, 128 votes, over Macey Dunbar, 29 votes, to fill a seat on the three-member board of...
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David E. Van Allen
David E. Van Allen, a longtime resident of Oak Bluffs and Malden, died at the Royal Nursing Center in Falmouth on Tuesday, May 3, at the age of 75. David Van Allen David was born and raised in Boston,...
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Louise Therese Davies
Louise T. (Nonni, as she was known to everyone) Davies died peacefully at home with family on the night of April 27, 2016. She was 91 years old. Born in Springfield on July 28, 1924, she was the...
View ArticleGeraldine A. (Klaus) Silva
Geraldine A. (Klaus) Silva formerly of Edgartown died on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Windemere Nursing Home in Oak Bluffs. She was 83. She was predeceased by her husband Cornelius Silva. A graveside...
View ArticleRita M. (Viggiano) Klingensmith
Rita M. (Viggiano) Klingensmith of Edgartown died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital at the age of 73. She was the wife of John J. Klingensmith, Sr. and the mother of John J....
View ArticleDavid Douglas celebration of life
There will be a celebration of the life of David Ogden Douglas on Sunday, June 5, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Hall. David died March 18 in Ocala, Fla., at the age of 75. The...
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