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Weekly Update – Get in the holiday spirit on the Vineyard, Dec. 2
This week's calendar includes The Nutcracker performances, winter sports and kale festival.
Robbery interrupted at Tisbury home
Tisbury police are investigating a robbery at a house on Lake Street, interrupted when an adult babysitter returned to the house on Wednesday, November 30.
Tisbury man held on attempted murder charge
Police respond to a report of domestic violence.
Sneak peak into a deranged mind
A special sneak preview of "We Need to Talk about Kevin."
Here we come a caroling
This weekend, the Island Community Chorus – 130 voices strong – will wish Martha's Vineyard a joyous holiday season in song.
Noteworthy events
The annual Holly Day Luncheon and Fair at Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven this Saturday, Dec.
Oak Bluffs
When I look out at the yard, it is difficult to guess which month this is.
West Tisbury
There are some people who seem larger than life.
Tisbury
Best wishes for a rapid recovery go to Barbara Peckham.
Chilmark
Santa baby, it's still 60 degrees outside, but Christmas time is here.
Edgartown
I have officially begun decking the halls, and the Thanksgiving turkey has barely cooled.
Aquinnah
Did everyone make it through the first of the three brutal holidays, Thanksgiving? Waistline still intact? All family members accounted for? Most people I talked to stayed here for the holiday, some inviting off-Island family and friends and others gathering Island friends together.
John M. Scanlon Jr.
John Michael (Jack) Scanlon Jr.
Mary Louise Osmers
Mary Louise Osmers died on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Windemere where she had resided.
Noteworthy
Kimberly Morris-Wadleigh has been appointed the new director of the Island Children's School on Halcyon Way in West Tisbury.
Kites and sundaes at Featherstone
What do flying kites and eating sundaes have in common? Maybe nothing, but those who turned out at Featherstone just before Thanksgiving didn't seem worried about the connection.
A free learn-to-skate clinic at Martha’s Vineyard Arena
If you can't beat winter, why not join it by picking up a winter sport "” like skating. A recent clinic introduced skating to willing beginners.
Births
Riley P.
To a Soaring Hawk
A scene on high that's never boring.
Academic Honors
Tisbury School
1st Quarter Honor Roll
8th grade
High Honors
Benjamin Davey, Edwin Gould-Hatt, Olivia Jacobs, Nelly Katzman, Casey McAndrews, Kaela Vecchia-Zeitz
Honors
Celena Guimaraes, Jacob Janak, Jacob King, Chace...