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Visit Egypt. Really
Note to Vineyarders who like to travel: This is a great time to visit Egypt.
Sorely tested
The MCAS tests were born out of the Commonwealth's Education Reform Act of 1993, years before the No Child Left Behind Act came along and co-opted them as part of our national high-stakes testing system.
Charles E. McCluskey Jr.
Charles E.
French style love and laughter
"Mademoiselle Chambon" plays March 3 with the Martha's Vineyard Film Society at the Katharine Cornell Theatre.
Reel Picks: More about movies playing this week
The story of a woman in 19th-century Ireland who has spent 30 years of her life passing as a man in order to make a living.
Martha’s Vineyard performer continues on “American Idol” tonight
Watch Erika Van Pelt, a member of The Sultans of Swing, compete on "American Idol" tonight at the Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company.
Vineyard girls basketball team defeats Ashland 49-45
Cool as ice, Katie Stewart went to the line and sank both free throws to seal the 49-45 win for the Vineyarders Tuesday in MIAA competition.
Martha’s Vineyard girls begin tourney play with 5-0 win at home
First ever tournament appearance for Martha's Vineyard girls hockey team – and it's a win.
State House hearing on striped bass draws a crowd
The two sides spent nearly five hours trying to convince lawmakers of their opposing viewpoints during a packed hearing Tuesday.
West Tisbury selectmen will craft beer and wine regs
Unlike their counterparts in Tisbury, West Tisbury selectmen said they do not want to define what constitutes a meal suitable for beer and wine.
Strong testimony at State House hearing on immigration rules
Advocates for immigrants sat visibly frustrated as they listened to testimony that portrayed illegal immigrants as responsible for numerous crimes.
David H. Bramhall
David H.
Martha’s Vineyard’s Edward Hoagland aged to perfection
Though he's nearly 80 years old, Edward Hoagland is still writing up a storm, and his craft shows no signs of diminishing, thankfully.
A titanic tale for children
Greg Mone has delivered a riveting story of life and death at the turn of the 20th century aboard the Titanic.
Laughter is at the core of Charades
Games We Play: The Times takes an occassional look at the games Islanders play to enliven the seasons.
Martha’s Vineyard Mites are hockey champs
Championship weekend of tight contests for the youth hockey Mites.
Martha’s Vineyard girls play MIAA tourney opener Tuesday
Hockey boosters are urging Islanders to turn out and support the girls hockey team when it takes to the ice against Dennis-Yarmouth.
Kathleen D. Brady
Kathleen D.
William B. Paradis
William B.