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Join up for a fabulous Fourth
The glorious national birthday we celebrate on Monday invites us to drop our guard against the off-Island world and to consider the marvelous connections...
Tons of farm-grown produce
Island Grown Gleaning (MV Gleaners) would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Morning Glory Farm.
A simple plan
Thinking about the recent beach rescue on Chappy it reminded me of a simple system I put forth to a couple of emergency response people a year or so ago.
Weeding enough for all
In the spring of 2010, Oak Bluffs addressed the flooding problem at the south end of Waban Park by, among other fixes, planting perennials with the ability to soak up the rain as well as survive drought.
School’s out. Take care.
Now that school is out, it's time to remind drivers to observe stop signs and other signs for our safety.
A friend needs help
On June 9, our friend and barn-mate, Lisa BenDavid Scannell, was seriously injured in a riding accident.
Good news
Sunday morning, coffee in hand, I monotonously flipped thought the June 23 MV Times that was sitting on my counter.
Thank you, Bruins
Thank you to the owner of the Bruins and his son for bringing the Stanley Cup to Marthas Vineyard.
Saviors for Camp Jabberwocky
At Camp Jabberwocky, we are the fortunate recipients of this Island's generosity and goodwill throughout the year.
Dukes County sponsors commercial video promotion
Dukes County partners with a commercial marketing company to produce promotional videos. Who gets the advertising revenue?
House bill would protect Martha’s Vineyard rights to public beach
New law would guard the public's rights in a changing Vineyard coastline.
Manhood is on the line when the squid are running
In pursuit of the elusive squid, you need the right jig and the right jigging technique. Your wife may not help much.
You and the Stanley Cup
The NHL frowns on anyone who has temporary possession of the Stanley Cup from using the trophy in any commercial venture, such as selling photos of fans with the trophy.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital adds physician assistants
Added to the hospital's emergency room staff, physician assistants can expedite care in the new hospital's emergency room.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital ends year in black, looks ahead warily
One year after opening, the new Martha's Vineyard Hospital made a profit. But the medical center sees growing financial pressures and uncertainty.
Tisbury selectmen approve solar energy project agreements
Tisbury expects to save about $1.
Why do roosters crow?
It's the question you've been asking, although if you're a neighbor, you might have asked something else.
D-Day vet Ted Morgan hears the drumbeat of service on July 4th
The Fourth of July parade in Edgartown evokes a simpler time in America, anchored by small communities and patriotism, which sounds like Fred Morgan.
Oak Bluffs looks at $1 million free cash shortfall
As the town catches up on accounting, financial burdens pile up.