Turkey Open
The annual Turkey Open tennis tournament will take place at Airport Fitness in West Tisbury this Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20. There will be two levels of mixed doubles matches, plus raffle...
View ArticleBeware of fake Eversource representatives at the door and on the phone
According to a press release from the company, Eversource business and residential customers continue to pick up their phones and open their doors to find individuals on the other side claiming to be...
View ArticleTurn off and light up
To the Editor: Turn it off. Wednesday was a pretty depressed day on the Island. Thursday wasn’t much better. Although I was drawn to the TV to see what was going on, I couldn’t watch any more. So I...
View ArticleMaking coffee possible again
To the Editor: What a week! I’d just like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal customers for welcoming us back to our Oak Bluffs location with open arms. Our opening day celebration was amazing:...
View ArticleSome advice from Oak Bluffs
To the Editor: I must say, it’s been a tumultuous fall…. Time change and all, too close to call. I’ll share two quotes, actually three: “In God we trust.” “The real revolution will be love.” “If you...
View ArticleBusiness Brief: Tin Hangar opens at former Flatbread location in Edgartown
Tin Hangar, the new restaurant by the McGroarty family, owners of the adjacent MV Wine and Spirits, opened in the former Flatbread location on Nov. 15 after a soft opening for friends and family last...
View ArticleHe suggests rethinking emigration plans
To the Editor: So the word on the pages of this distinguished publication (Nov. 10, “The morning after: Islanders react to President-elect Donald Trump”) concerning the election result is that...
View ArticleOak Bluffs selectmen nix split tax rate and residential exemption
Oak Bluffs town assessor David Bailey made his annual appearance before selectmen at their regular meeting Tuesday night for the “setting of the tax rate” public hearing. Selectmen voted on the...
View ArticleKenney family donates property to Martha’s Vineyard Community Horse Center
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Horse Center (MVCHC) recently announced that they had received ownership of Misty Meadows Farm from Carol and Jerry Kenney. The MVCHC is a nonprofit organization that...
View ArticleMVRHS budget subcommittee prepares to recommend FY 2018 budget
In the latest version of the school budget, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) operating budget will increase roughly $998,000, or 5.4 percent, for the fiscal year 2018 (FY 2018). The...
View ArticleEditorial: Elections and the organ grinder’s monkey
On Martha’s Vineyard, last week’s elections continued a tradition of civil contests, satisfying outcomes, and the deserved flush of pride that dignified, ordinary, democratic governance brings....
View ArticleLane closures at Bourne; use the Sagamore Bridge
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that there will be overnight lane closures and restrictions on Nov. 20 and 21 at the Bourne Bridge rotary (interchange of Routes...
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Ruth Welch
Ruth Welch, 91, died on Nov. 16. Ruth was born Dec. 27, 1924, in Boston. She was the oldest daughter of Charles Alfred and Ruth Yerxa Welch of Marblehead and Chappaquiddick. Following her graduation...
View ArticleShotgun season for deer starts Nov. 28
The Massachusetts two-week shotgun season for deer begins a half-hour before sunrise on Monday, Nov. 28, and ends a half-hour after sunset on Saturday, Dec. 10. Hunting is prohibited on Sundays. While...
View ArticleFestival of Wreaths
This Dec. 1 from 5 to 7 pm, visit the Meetinghouse at the Federated Church in Edgartown and choose from 75 hand-decorated natural wreaths for sale. All are $45, $55, or $65, depending on your...
View ArticleOak Bluffs tree lighting
Help Oak Bluffs kick off the holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Healy Square. There will be caroling with the Vineyard Classic Brass, the traditional Christmas tree lighting, and festive holiday...
View ArticleShepherd’s Provisions
Husband and wife team John and Kira Shepherd are no strangers to preparing delicious food on Martha’s Vineyard, and now they’ve made it available for easy purchase on State Road in Vineyard Haven. The...
View ArticleMartha’s Vineyard figure skating competition results
The 2016 Vineyard Open & Basic Skills figure skating competition was held at the Martha’s Vineyard Arena on Saturday. The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners are below. Gold-medal winners Basic...
View ArticleVolunteer opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard
Looking for a way to do good on the Vineyard? There are many Vineyard organizations currently looking for volunteer help. These organizations include: Vineyard Village at Home, which provides rides for...
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Making a reading list and checking it twice
What’s a gift that’s local, smart, and keeps on giving? A book by a Martha’s Vineyard author! Whether your loved ones are mystery aficionados, cooks, scholars, artsy types, or simply love a good yarn,...
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