Stay out of our gardens
To the Editor: After reading your terrific coverage of the recent helicopter pot raids (July 28, “State Police snatch Islander’s medical marijuana plants”), I felt a little stoned myself. It seems like...
View ArticleShe is for Dylan
To the Editor: Dylan Fernandes is one of the candidates for State Representative for the Cape and the Islands that should get your careful consideration. I think of today’s politicians that I admire...
View ArticleNo warm fuzzy feelings
To the Editor: News came to the Island recently of cuts to the state budget that heavily affect Martha’s Vineyard: $45,000 for homelessness prevention on the Vineyard, $100,000 for the Transportation...
View ArticlePot profits at root of raid
To the Editor: The mystery surrounding who gave the order for the marijuana raid on Martha’s Vineyard is easy to figure out. The DEA said they did not give the order, and the State Police initially...
View ArticleBirds of a feather
To the Editor: What would drive one to vote for a boorish reality-TV star for president? Helicopters. Or to be specific, the enablers of rude, invasive, unaccountable helicopters and their minions....
View ArticleEnough is enough
To the Editor: The deaths and injuries (and recent dismemberment) due to mopeds on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard during the summer months are no longer acceptable. The speed at which these vehicles...
View ArticleWhen we were young
To the Editor: I am writing to add another voice and memories to the article titled “Thirty years later: Looking back on the Vineyard Peace Concert ’86,” in The MV Times dated July 28 by Dean...
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Vesper crosses the finish line first in ‘Round-the-Island Race
Edgartown Yacht Club’s three-day Edgartown Race Weekend proved to be a solid test for the mix of friends-and-family teams who raced side-by-side with high-profile racers during two days of inshore...
View ArticleEditorial: Outrage, frustration, professionalism
Martha’s Vineyard takes on a distinct atmosphere of fun in the summer months. Visitors drive, roll, or walk off the ferry in vacation mode, and embrace the Island and all it has to offer. But as those...
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June A. DeSilva
June DeSilva, a kind and friendly person with a great sense of humor, a remarkable enthusiasm for life, and tremendous courage, who was a longtime resident of Oak Bluffs, died August 2 of brain cancer....
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Mary Louise Koch
Mary Louise Koch After many previous battles won over cancer, Mary Louise Koch lost her war on July 22, 2016. She was 74. With infectious good humor, colorful language and a true love of life, she...
View ArticleDavid A. Hilliard
David A. Hilliard of Oak Bluffs died unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was 63. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are under...
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The Obama Beat, 2016: Vacation begins with golf and dinner out with friends
Sunday, August 7 It will come as no surprise to Obama vacation watchers that on his first full day on Martha’s Vineyard President Barack Obama hit the links. A short time after Chilmark police and...
View ArticleJames Anthony Rathbun
James Anthony Rathbun of Oak Bluffs died peacefully at home on June 4, 2016. He was 56. James grew up in Scituate, and graduated from Scituate High School, class of 1978. He attended New England...
View ArticleGeorge R. Thibault, Jr.
George R. Thibault, Jr. the most popular, most requested and certainly most recognizable waiter to have worked in Edgartown in the 80s and 90s, died peacefully at his home in Woodside Village, Oak...
View ArticleGreat sailing weather delights August Holmes Hole racers
By Ann Wyman A total of 19 boats, including guest boat Colt, started and finished the Thursday race last week in what was likely the finest evening of racing so far this year. Clear blue skies and...
View ArticleRobert R. Kiley
Robert R. Kiley died on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home in Chilmark. He was 80. Robert was the husband of Rona L. (Shuman) Kiley. His funeral service will be private. A complete obituary will...
View ArticleRemembering Nan Winkelman
A celebration of the life of Nan Winkelman of East Chop will be held on Saturday, September 10. Friends are invited to an open house from 2 pm to 5 pm at her home. The post Remembering Nan Winkelman...
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Juri Luncar, Mark Clements claim Chappypong tournament crowns
All competition is relative, and while the Olympics attracted the big names, the competition was just as intense on Chappaquiddick where many of Martha’s Vineyard’s best ping-pong players squared off...
View ArticleHe looks like me
To the Editor: Dear President Obama, thank you for your service in leading our country during the last eight years. As you leave the oval office, I would like to share with you what transpired in my...
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