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Harley Riders hold fundraiser for Will Lewis
The Martha's Vineyard Harley Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts known for their charitible efforts, will hold a fundraiser to help one of their members, Will Lewis, who is suffering from a serous medical condition.
Moving in – new hospital opens June 22
Early Tuesday morning, the first ambulances will begin to arrive at the doors of the new Martha's Vineyard Hospital emergency room.
Archer’s arrow fails to fell wild turkey
A female wild turkey with an arrow through her back prompted calls last week from concerned residents who spotted her with a flock in the vicinity of Greenwood Avenue and Franklin Terrace in Vineyard Haven.
Purple and white predominate among grads
Most of the members of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School's Class of 2010 graduates decided to stick with traditional colors at ceremonies Sunday.
Chilmark selectmen approve creek leases
Chilmark selectmen, meeting Tuesday, agreed to a request by police Chief Brian Cioffi to create a handicap parking spot by Dutcher Dock.
Benefits of used cell phone drive come full circle
A used cell phone collection drive organized and run by Oak Bluffs Police Department clerk Jeannie Pierson proved a resounding, yet quiet, success.
A great father
The family of Stan Hart would like to thank everyone who joined us in the celebration of his life on Saturday at the Ag Hall.
Happy to live among them all
We were not there, but hope the MVRHS graduation on Sunday went beautifully, including the Brazilian scarves, Wampanoag insignia, and whatever garb would bring happiness to the graduating class.
Benefit auction a success for Windemere
A willing crowd gathered at the Ag Hall in West Tisbury on Friday, June 11, to honor and support the Recreation Department at the Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
West Tisbury makes short work of special town meeting
After failing on the first try June 8, to turnout in sufficient numbers to make a quorum, West Tisbury voters responded Tuesday and completed their special town meeting.
Bruce Eliot
Bruce Eliot of Edgartown died on Tuesday, June 15, at Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
Tisbury selectmen approve beer/wine applications
The Tisbury selectmen held public hearings and approved beer and wine license applications for year-round permits for the Black Dog Tavern, Black Dog Bakery/Café, Rocco's Pizzeria, and Nicky's Italian Café at a meeting Tuesday night.
Thanks for the support
Many thanks to all the families, teachers, school food service staff, farmers, chefs, and community members who came out to support Island Grown Initiative's Island Grown Schools program, at our fundraising dinner last week.
The final piece of life’s puzzle
Words cannot express the emotional feeling that I felt, when my name was read by the principal of the High School.
A community behind the fight
It seems that every year the Relay for Life is plagued with rain, wind, thunder and lightening, and Mother Nature certainly delivered again this year.
Oak Bluffs takes action against cutting at Sunset Lake
The Oak Bluffs conservation commission is considering legal action, after several men cut down a large section of reeds and other plants at the corner of Sunset Lake, across the street from a new home.
Correction
The news brief "Island Dems attend convention," in the June 10 issue of The Times, incorrectly identified Tom Hallahan as the ex-officio Dukes County Commission delegate.
Hospital prepares for baby bump in July
Martha's Vineyard Hospital is preparing for a "baby bump.
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"I think my dad's love of fishing started when he was little and a family friend would take him fishing at all hours of the day and night.