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Edgartown Great Pond dredging begins

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Eleanor L. Waldron

Eleanor L. Waldron died at her West Tisbury home on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. She was 95. Her family is planning an informal graveside gathering at a date to be announced. A complete obituary will...

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Robert J. Priore

Robert J. Priore, a longtime resident of Vineyard Haven, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after waging a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 73. Robert was born in...

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Academic honors

Dean’s list Emma Caron of Oak Bluffs, at Villanova College of Engineering. Jacqueline P. Menton of Vineyard Haven, first honors at Clark University. Nina Pauline Listro of Vineyard Haven, at the...

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Births

Lavinia de Freitas Alves Ludimila Alves and Lenilton Alves of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Lavinia de Freitas Alves, born on Feb. 21, 2017, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Lavinia...

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We can be part of the housing solution

To the Editor: In response to Barry Stringfellow’s article about the Broker’s Initiative (Feb. 21, “Vineyard realtor makes a call to alms”), I think a little clarification is in order. We all can agree...

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Support a school Immigration Safe Zone resolution

To the Editor: As an educator for 47 years, including 24 at MVRHS, 13 as an adjunct professor of education for Fitchburg State University on Martha’s Vineyard, seven as founder and former executive...

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Horseshoe crabs need catch limits maintained

To the Editor: This letter was sent to David Pierce, director of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. On behalf of Mass Audubon, I submit the following comments on the proposed amendments to...

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New England Newspaper and Press Association honors The Martha’s Vineyard Times

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Thanks to all at Brenda Mullins’ benefit

To the Editor: I’d like to thank all who came out to the P.A. Club on Saturday, Feb. 25, in support of our dear friend Brenda Mullins. The night was a great success. Comedian and hypnotist Bruce James...

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Number of homeless families in Massachusetts has doubled since 2008

Since 2008, Massachusetts has experienced one of the largest increases in family homelessness in the nation. A Boston Foundation report disclosed the information, based upon the rise in the number of...

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State Sen. Julian Cyr sets policy summit

Sen. Julian Cyr will discuss policy challenges facing Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket on Saturday, March 4, from 1 to 5 pm at Cape Cod Community College in Barnstable. The event was...

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Local, state, and national leaders will weigh in on climate change

Community members are invited to a discussion on climate change from a national, statewide, and local perspective on Monday, March 6, at 7:15 pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center in Vineyard...

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EPA seeks applicants for grants to improve the environment, public health

The New England regional office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has grant money for New England communities to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health, and improve the...

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Steamship cancels early evening boats on Wednesday due to weather

The Steamship Authority has cancelled several early evening boats due to weather. Although late boats or ferry runs on Thursday have not yet been cancelled, the authority advises travelers to check in...

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Editorial: Oak Bluffs warrant

Town meetings are organized around warrants. The warrants can be obscure and exhausting for all but hardcore town government junkies. The dozens of warrant articles, many driving town budgets, are...

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Commit to fixing the housing shortage now

To the Editor: The housing production plans recently created by the All-Island Planning Board in conjunction with the Martha’s Vineyard Commission cannot be left to gather dust. Not only are Island...

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Brush fire extinguished in West Tisbury

On Friday morning the West Tisbury fire department answered a call for a brush fire at 197 Charles Neck Way in West Tisbury. The blaze, which started before 9 am, was extinguished by 9:45 am. The post...

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Mariana del Carmen Aguayo Pallamar de Gill

Mariana del Carmen Aguayo Pallamar de Gill, known to most as Mariana Gill, died unexpectedly on January 15, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston of natural causes. Her husband was by her side....

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The annual Meat Ball at the Ag Hall

On Saturday, March 4, at 6 pm, the annual Meat Ball will be held at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. According to a press release, it’s a “FUNraiser” to benefit the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural...

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