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Local sailors do well in record setting EYC ‘Round the Island Race
A 90 foot boat sailing at 27 knots? Must be Edgartown Yacht Club Race Week.
Brian Hall makes his first sopa for the Feast of the Holy Ghost
"I'm not even Portuguese," he said, but when the P-A club needed someone to make the Sopa to feed the masses at the feast, Brian Hall stepped up.
Joe Forbrich returns with a whale of a play
The New York actor has written a play, and will stage a reading Monday on Martha's Vineyard.
MVC to review NSTAR poles as a development of regional impact
NSTAR told the Martha's Vineyard Commission Thursday night that the utility is not required to seek additional permits to replace its poles.
Oak Bluffs man, his housemate dead, faces heroin trafficking charges
James C. Walker was dead and and Matthew Hubert was arrested when police answered a call to a Barnes Road house.
Holy Ghost Association’s annual feast, at the P-A Club tomorrow
A historic tradition, a religious celebration, and a pretty good party.
Island Grown Initiative to buy Dunkl property in Chilmark
Island Grown Initiative says it wants to preserve the land and the springs, which supply the Chilmark Spring Water Company.
NSTAR expects soaring energy use, asks customers to conserve
As an intense heat wave engulfs the region, the Island's public utility offers tips on using less energy.
Air quality alert issued for Martha’s Vineyard
Ozone levels approach unhealthy levels, residents urged to
Heat forces Oak Bluffs library to close early for second day
With outside temperatures soaring, the air conditioning system cannot adequately cool the building.
Demolition of Edgartown School to make way for new library begins
Thursday morning work began to clear the site of the new Edgartown Public Library, scheduled to open in 2015.
President Obama and family expected to vacation in Chilmark
Though not confirmed by the White House, the First Family is expected to stay in a four-bedroom house off South Road surrounded by woodlands.
Oak Bluffs selectmen ponder scorching fire department report
In a workshop setting, barring public comment, Oak Bluffs selectmen met Tuesday over hot topics, including a recent report on the town Fire Department.
Facebook leads to Mikey Waters and newlywed’s lost wedding ring
Social media brought Mikey Waters and Jasmine Reis together but it was their sense of community that led to a happy ending.
Life turns comically sour in “Afternoon Delight”
Weekly offerings from Vineyard film groups includes "Unfinished Song," "Melting Away," and "Afternoon Delight."
Data shows dredging improved Sengekontacket water quality
Scientific measurement of bacteria shows a trend toward cleaner water, and fewer shellfish closures.
Tisbury selectmen approve Tashmoo Overlook agreement
The plan restores some of the Lake Tashmoo view lost to trees on private land. Selectmen did not embrace a competing plan from a citizens' group.
One owner of a dog in a two-dog Edgartown fight agrees to euthanize pet
The owner of the second dog asked for more time to prepare his case, which will be heard by Edgartown selectmen at a new hearing.
West Tisbury south shore property goes on market for record $118 million
Last August, when Gerald DeBlois listed his 266-acre south shore property in West Tisbury with an asking price of $92 million, it was a record-breaker in Martha's Vineyard real estate history.
Island vendors keep a watchful eye for shoplifters
Martha's Vineyard provides many different venues where artisans display their products. Theft, although rare, does occur.