West Tisbury candidates weigh in
Incumbent Richard Knabel faces a challenge from Kent Healy for one seat on the West Tisbury board of selectmen in the April 13 town election. Here are responses from both men to questions from the...
View ArticleThe Oak Bluffs Island Theater warrant article
To the Editor: On behalf of the Hall family, I wish to express our gratitude for the efforts of the selectmen and the understanding of well-wishers in our efforts to try to preserve intact the outer...
View ArticleOp-Ed: ‘Community policing’ article is indeed warranted
There is some confusion about the “community policing” article that is on the warrant in each town (March 29, “Is Island-wide warrant article on police policy warranted?”). Some say it adds nothing,...
View ArticleRape case scheduled for trial
A Dukes County Superior Court jury will begin hearing testimony Tuesday morning in the trial of Carlos G. Stevenson, who is accused of child rape. Stevenson, owner of Mosher Photo in Vineyard Haven, is...
View ArticleUpcoming Easter and Passover religious services around the Island
Chilmark Community Church, 9 Menemsha Cross Road, Chilmark April 16: 6:15 am, dawn service at Squibnocket Beach in Chilmark, followed by breakfast at the Chilmark Community Church. Regular service of...
View ArticleGeorge R. Medeiros Sr.
George R. Medeiros Sr. passed away at his Oak Bluffs home on Thursday, April 7, 2017. He was 72. A visitation will be held in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs on...
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Rex B. Jarrell Jr.
Rex Burney Jarrell Jr. died at home on March 10, 2017, with his loving life partner of 13 years, Mary Martorella, by his side. His passing was sudden but painless. He was a warm and loving life...
View ArticleMemorial for Maitland Edey
There will be a memorial service for Maitland Edey, who died on Dec. 30, 2016, on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 2 pm, at the Grange Hall, 1067 State Road, West Tisbury. The post Memorial for Maitland Edey...
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Nelson Crosby Smith
Nelson Crosby Smith of Edgartown died on Wednesday evening, April 5, 2017, at Massachusetts General Hospital, at the age of 92. He was married to Ann L. (Bernard) Smith. Memorial visiting hours in the...
View ArticleHalls: Please don’t take the Yellow House
To the Editor: On behalf of the Hall family, the equity owners of the Yellow House property, I ask you to come to town meeting to oppose the wasteful spending of millions of dollars by the town of...
View ArticleMary Canha Futch
Mary Canha Futch died at her home in Englewood, Fla., on April 9, 2017. She was 96. A complete obituary will follow in a later edition of this newspaper edition. The post Mary Canha Futch appeared...
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Services for Irene Carson MacKenty
Services for Irene Carson MacKenty of Edgartown, who died on Dec. 30, 2016, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 11 am in the New Westside Cemetery, Edgartown. A...
View ArticleBusiness Brief: Mr. Anthony joins Martha’s Vineyard Savings as CEO
There is a new chief executive at the helm of Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank, according to a press release. James Anthony of Annapolis, Maryland, has been hired by the bank’s Board of Trustees as...
View ArticleSonia Chase Hodson
Sonia Chase Hodson, 97, died on March 17, 2017, after a lifetime of laughter, curiosity, and an affinity for all living things. She was born to Stuart Chase and Margaret Hatfield on Feb. 21, 1920, in...
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Island Gymnasts will head to states
Amy Maeda, coach Beth Goodell and Emily Boyd. Sara Goodale, Emily Boyd, and Amy Maeda of Island Gymnastics all competed in the Xcel Silver District Cup on Saturday, April 8, at Planet Gymnastics in...
View ArticleChilmark, please support Article 11
To the Editor: On April 24, Chilmark is voting to allow the sale of beer and wine in restaurants. We are writing as year-round Islanders who work seasonally at Chilmark Tavern. We are also a high...
View ArticleNo-fear pruning
It’s the perfect time of year to learn how to get your yard in tiptop shape, and that’s why the Polly Hill Arboretum will host this event on Saturday, April 15, from 1 to 4 pm. Learn different...
View ArticleCelebrate bivalves
Kick off the spring season this Saturday, April 15, by indulging in some of the Island’s freshest shellfish. The Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group is hosting a fundraiser from 6 to 10 pm at the...
View ArticlePrintmaking workshop for kids
Artist Althea Freeman Miller offers a special vacation-week activity — a free printmaking workshop for kids. Join her at the Aquinnah library this Tuesday, April 18, from 3 to 4 pm, where she will...
View ArticleBodhi Path hosts Shangpa Rinpoche
Find the peace that already lies inside of you when Shangpa Rinpoche gives an introduction to shamatha meditation at a free season, open to the public, at the West Tisbury library on Friday, April 14,...
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