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Jerome Thomas Coe

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Jerome Thomas Coe died peacefully in his sleep on March 8.

Tisbury Business Association serenaded by three leprechauns

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On Friday, March 16, the TBA hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day breakfast at the Black Dog Tavern in Vineyard Haven.

Sheriff’s Meadow adds Chappy property to conservation portfolio

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The 2.3-acre Mattern property, across from the Chappy Beach Club, will be protected and enhanced.

Steamship Authority rejiggers Martha’s Vineyard preferred space

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Currently, the boatline sets aside 120 vehicle spaces per day during the summer and 80 spaces per day during the off-season.

Dwight W. Arundale

Dwight Winfield Arundale of Boca Grande, Florida, and Edgartown died peacefully on Friday, February 24.

Trout truck, new regs arrive on Martha’s Vineyard

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The use of lead sinkers and jigs that weigh less than one ounce are prohibited in fresh water to protect the common loon.

Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe rejoins race to casino finish line

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The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head is battling with their Mashpee cousins to nail down a state gaming license before non-Indians can enter the fray.

Forum will address dramatic hike in prescription drug abuse

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Public health advocates and law enforcement look for solutions to the growing number of Martha's Vineyard residents who abuse prescription narcotics.

Conflict of interest law a factor in Martha’s Vineyard elections

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In small Island communities where people wear many hats, the conflict of interest law is a challenge for town employees in elected offices.

Emergency calling: there’s more to it, but it’s still 9-1-1

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What Martha's Vineyard residents should do when you need help in an emergency.

Tisbury Senior Center legal clinic offers home protection tips

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Attorney Arthur Bergeron outlined home protection strategies for estate planning in the first of three free legal clinics he will present this spring.

Drill will test Martha’s Vineyard Airport emergency response

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The Mass Casualty Incident drill is scheduled for Sunday and will involve emergency responders from around the Island.

Former Edgartown dredge chairman offers to pay town bills

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In a letter and apology to the town, Norman Rankow offers to cover the legal and other costs of an unpermitted side project.

Edgartown wins court disputes over restaurant, tours

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The Massachusetts Land Court has ruled in favor of Edgartown in a dispute over a town board's decision to permit a new restaurant on South Water Street.

Plane crash lawsuit trial moved to makeshift Edgartown courtroom

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In an unusual move, the Edgartown selectmen's meeting room has been transformed into a proxy for a Dukes County Superior Court courtroom, to accommodate a civil trial now underway between a pilot and his passengers and the Cessna Aircraft Company.

Oak Bluffs selectmen approve warrant, $24.1 million budget

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Oak Bluffs selectmen approved an 18-article annual town meeting warrant, and a seven-article special town meeting warrant at their Tuesday meeting.

Tisbury’s selectmen’s race is only contest

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The Tisbury selectman's race between candidates Tom Pachico, a former selectman, and Jonathan Snyder, vice chairman of the finance and advisory committee (FinCom), is the only contest in the town elections on Tuesday, April 24.

Tisbury tax hearing set for March 19

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Tisbury selectmen will approve the town's tax rate and amount of excess levy capacity at a hearing on March 19.

Two new eateries in Edgartown feature outdoor dining

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The Edgartown zoning board of approval (ZBA) granted conditional approval for a new downtown restaurant and the expansion of a cafe at its March 7 meeting.