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Vineyarders hold off Nantucket for 8th straight Island Cup win
An interception with 30 seconds remaining on the clock quenched a spirited 4th quarter Nantucket rally and propelled the Vineyard to a 10-7 victory.
Marcia M. Airis
Marcia Morse Airis, 88, of Edgartown died surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
Weekly Update – Pre-Thanksgiving events and Island Cup, Nov. 18
The Vineyarders meet the Whalers on Saturday on their turf. Plus, school plays and benefit pasta night and breakfast for local organizations.
Gwendolyn T. Wharton
Gwendolyn Tucker Wharton, formerly of Oak Bluffs, died peacefully on November 17 at home with her family on Martha's Vineyard.
Henrietta Norris
Henrietta "Penny" Singleton Norris of Oak Bluffs died peacefully on November 6, 2011.
Bethany J. Haveard
Bethany J.
Elizabeth W. White
Elizabeth Walker White, 97, died on Tuesday, Nov.
West Tisbury
Berry-bearing branches seem extra heavily laden this fall.
Oak Bluffs
Now the leaves have started their twirling journey down from the trees towards the ground where the wind will move them around at its whim, leaving us here to rake them up and cart them away.
Edgartown
The leaves might be falling, but wow is it beautiful out.
Aquinnah
There will be a blood pressure clinic today, November 17, from 2 to 3 pm at the Aquinnah Town Hall.
Tisbury
Tomorrow all young ones on the Island who are aged 12 and up are invited to a twilight prom at the Oak Bluffs Library from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
Chilmark
The long-standing rivalry between Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket will be played out as the pigskin is thrown around this Saturday when the Vineyarders venture to harpoon the Whalers and achieve another Cup win at Ackerley Field.
More fruit, leaf use, Kale soup tips
Increasing yield, using what's available, and trying new recipes keeps some gardeners continually satisfied.
Harley riders collect toys and cash on Martha’s Vineyard
Doing good and having a good time, motorcycle riders raise money and awareness for annual toy drive for needy Islanders.
Poem
Here's a spring-time scene of which I'm fond.
Births
Sheryl and Ronald Dagostino of West Tisbury announce the birth of their son, Ari Greyson Dagostino, on November 7 at Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
Martha’s Vineyard seniors welcome pet blessing at Windemere
To honor St. Francis, the willing pets that volunteer at Windemere as therapy animals are blessed each October.
Engagements/Weddings
Kevin Hanover of West Tisbury and Cecilia Valdez of New York City were married at the East Chop Beach Club in Oak Bluffs on September 10, 2011.
Feline hyperthyroidism cures, on Martha’s Vineyard and worldwide
Several cures are available, including one that's expensive (and very effective) and one that's new to the market.