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Steven Schwab, 64, of Chilmark charged with child molestation
Police arrested the well known Martha's Vineyard community leader Wednesday for indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14.
Mildred Cushman Mayhew
Mildred Cushman Mayhew of Chilmark died Thursday morning, April 19, at the Henrietta Brewer House in Vineyard Haven.
Corrections
In the At Large column published April 12, "Comcast gets the news, the sequel", the writer described Jennifer Rand as West Tisbury's executive secretary.
Tom Pachico and Jon Snyder face off today in Tisbury selectman’s race
The contest pits a former selectman and town employee against a member of the finance committee.
How Martha’s Vineyard spent $12.4 million preservation act dollars
The State matching contributions to the Island's Community Preservation Funds has exceeded $6 million dollars.
Chilmark selectmen will appeal Coast Guard decision on fire claim
The town's lawyer recommended that officials pursue an internal appeal with the Coast Guard before filing an appeal in U.S. District Court.
Chilmark annual will take up $7.65 million budget, pond studies
The budget includes $2,698,372 for education, which makes up 35.3 percent of the entire amount and represents a 12.3-percent increase.
Wampanoag Tribe doubles down on Martha’s Vineyard casino
Ron Rappaport, Aquinnah town counsel, said town zoning laws do not allow the construction and operation of a casino.
Island Housing Trust touts growth and new development
The affordable housing developer cites more revenue from more sources in its 2011 annual report.
Veteran West Tisbury officer Matt Mincone is named lieutenant
West Tisbury police Sergeant Matt Mincone was recently promoted to the newly created rank of lieutenant as part of a restructuring intended to clarify the department's chain of command.
Martha’s Vineyard Museum begins site work at old Marine Hospital
Over the past week, a work crew cleared away overgrown brush and some trees to reveal the original terraces on the property overlooking Lagoon Pond.
SSA tables New Bedford freight route study
The Steamship Authority (SSA) members Tuesday tabled a discussion of a management recommendation not to issue a request for proposals to study the viability of freight service between Martha's Vineyard and New Bedford.
New York man arrested on drug charge in Tisbury
Twenty-nine year old Emile Rowe, living in an $1,100 a month shed in Tisbury, has been charged with selling cocaine.
Martha’s Vineyard Superintendent James Weiss keeps his grades up
Superintendent of Martha's Vineyard Public Schools James Weiss earned high marks again in his annual evaluation by his cabinet, which includes school administrators, central office administrators, and the All-Island School Committee (AISC).
Vineyard soldiers took bit of home to Afghanistan, and back again
Soldiers Randy Dull and Whit Hyde returned from Afghanistan with a special gift for the Oak Bluffs VFW in gratitude for the post's support.
Youth Task Force speaker will describe how teenagers think
Dr. Brooks will provide insights about why teens are often moody, impulsive, maddening, and can exhibit frustrating behavior.
Martha’s Vineyard Adult Learning Program provides a new path
With its latest graduating class the successful program celebrated 13 years of teaching English to adult immigrants.
Earth Day means more now than ever; daffodil failure
Caring for our home planet now will help protect its future, and ours.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Notes
New show outlines Pathways to successThe energetic Natalie Dickerson will kick off her new weekly cable television show titled, "Pathway to your Success" scheduled at 6 pm, Thursday, April 26, on MVTV channel 13.
Poets Corner: Sing Spring
Sing Spring
Rain aquamarine
Down translucent windows
Burbles in downspouts,
Staccato in blue-black puddles
On wet-slick streets
Until golden sun and lake-blue sky
Break forth in carols to the day.
Tulips trill...