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Walter Douglas Morrison

Walter Morrison of Edgartown died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at his home. He was 66.  A full obituary will be published at a...

On the Bedside Table: Gabrielle Mannino

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I should start by admitting this isn't actually my bedside table, as my apartment is too small to fit one. So instead, my books...

Larry Levine

Larry Levine, 84, retired owner of the Vineyard Dry Goods and Village Fair, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in...

Saudade: News from and for the Brazilian community/Notícias de e para a comunidade brasileira

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A tradução deste artigo se encontra no final da versão em inglês I had the opportunity to see the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School's “West...

Sixth-grader spells ‘winner’

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Edgartown School students packed the school’s gymnasium on Wednesday, Feb. 21, for the annual Edgartown School Spelling Bee, according to a press release from...

MVYouth announces $1,219,138 in expansion grants

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MVYouth, a community fund founded in 2014, has awarded Martha’s Vineyard Museum a $219,138 grant and Martha’s Vineyard Community Services’ Early Childhood Programs a...

MVRHS girls hockey fall 4-1 on senior day

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The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) girls varsity hockey team saved its best for last, turning in a spirited performance on Senior Day...

Bobby B’s to pour beer and wine

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Tisbury selectmen unanimously voted to approve a wine and beer permit for Bobby B’s Seafood and Pizza restaurant on Main Street, at the board's...

MVRHS will save $187,000 in health insurance costs in 2018-2019

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Updated Feb. 26 A grateful Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) school committee last week learned that medical and dental costs will cost the school...

Defensive shooting course offered at Rod & Gun Club

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The Rod & Gun Club in Edgartown will host a one-day course, The Fundamentals of Intuitive Defensive Shooting, on two separate dates, Saturday, March...

Cyr and Fernandes hold events on the Island

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Sen. Julian Cyr and Rep. Dylan Fernandes will hold two events on Martha’s Vineyard to mark the recent release of critical funds in the...

After Parkland tragedy, Island students and citizens join gun control fight

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Updated 1:25 pm, Thursday, to reflect correct march on Washington date Island students and residents galvanized this week around efforts — including pending state legislation...

Chilmark selectmen boost fire chief’s pay

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Updated Feb. 23 at 5:00 pm Chilmark Fire Chief David Norton got a 75-percent pay increase Tuesday night at the Chilmark selectmen’s meeting. Selectmen Bill...

MV Martha’s Vineyard poised to resume service

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The MV Martha’s Vineyard is heading home after undergoing a $17.5 million refurbishment and is scheduled to return to service on Friday, March 2....

Charter School hires new director

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After a national search, the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School has hired Peter Steedman to succeed current director Bob Moore. Moore, the school’s founding director,...

Where Has M.V. Gone? An Update

To the Editor: Having owned a home on the Vineyard for the past 50 years and become a year-round resident for the past 6 years,...

Time to revise second amendment

To the Editor: The second amendment to our Constitution starts with the words "A well regulated Militia being necessary..." and then goes on with the...

A treasure trove

It’s easy to take for granted what you have in your community. The Martha’s Vineyard Museum, which is in the process of renovating a new...

Immigration reform, or not: The Court will decide

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By Jack Fruchtman Debate over immigration continues to roil the country; it is an issue of great interest to members of the Island immigrant community...

Island Theater languishes in limbo

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Unless there’s a Hollywood ending, it appears “Groundhog Day” will continue to play out at the Island Theater this summer. Co-owner Ben Hall Jr....