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Bishop Feehan tops Vineyard girls in EAC hoops showdown

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After 32 minutes of exciting, scrappy basketball, the Shamrocks came back from seven points down in each half and outlasted the Vineyarders, 78-70.

Firefighters called to building fire in Airport Business Park

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The fire began Saturday evening and was confined to one building in the Airport Business Park.

MVY Big Chili Contest attracted a hungry, thirsty crowd

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More than 2,800 revelers attended the annual event Saturday. They ate many gallons of hot chili and raised $37,000 to benefit the Red Stocking Fund.

WMVY radio announces $600,000 in pledges

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MVY leaders said the money would allow them to continue to operate on the web and search for a new place on the FM dial.

Steve Schwab sentenced to two years on molestation charge

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In a plea agreement, the former insurance salesman admitted his guilt to charges of indecent assault on a child under 14, assault, and lewdness.

West Tisbury selectmen wrestle with second hand pot smoke

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Selectmen discussed the need for a bylaw that would limit where pot smokers could light up in town.

Sheryl L. Cunningham

Sheryl Lyn Cunningham, also known through two previous marriages as Sheri Gilpin or Sheri Wright, succumbed to a long-standing illness on February 4, 2012.

State rep Tim Madden names new legislative liaison

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State Representative Timothy R.

Tisbury narrows search for new town administrator to three

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A two-month search has ended with three off-Island finalists for the Tisbury job. Final interviews are next week.

New home, same mission for Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard

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Despite the external transformation, the agency's mission remains constant as it has since its inception in 1981.

Oak Bluffs questions county pest control program accounting

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Selectmen and the finance and advisory committee still waiting for work and financial records from the program director.

Medical marijuana entrepreneur eyes Martha’s Vineyard dispensary

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With regulations due out May 1, a local man is making plans and trying to gain community support. The state may seek delay for rule-making.

Island, Comcast agree on cable TV contract

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After long and contentious negotiations, a draft contract will benefit Chappaquiddick residents and MVTV viewers.

Edgartown weighs in on cruise ships and catboats

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A regional cruise ship line wants to stop in the historic seaport town this summer.

West Tisbury will take another look at Mill Pond options

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A state survey found fish living in the upper reaches of Mill Brook. Biologists favor restoration that improves natural stream connectivity.

Oak Bluffs firefighters put out chimney fire

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The flames broke out Tuesday afternoon and spread briefly to an upstairs room in the house located in the downtown business district.

Bail revoked for sex offender arrested on heroin charges

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A man with a long record of criminal offenses faces new charges on Martha's Vineyard.

VNA names interim clinical director

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The Vineyard Nursing Association (VNA) has named Kathleen Fresher Samways the interim clinical director.

Veterans Administration reps will visit Island

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A representative from the Veterans Administration (VA) will travel to Martha's Vineyard on Friday, February 1 to meet with veterans and answer questions regarding benefits.