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Oak Bluffs woman injured in riding accident

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Lisa Scannell of Oak Bluffs was seriously injured Thursday, June 9, in a riding accident at Bittersweet Farm in Edgartown.

Text messages to Edgartown police net drug suspects

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In a scenario worthy of the television program "World's Dumbest Criminals," a police officer arrested a New Bedford man last week, after he tried to sell prescription narcotics by text message to an Edgartown police officer.

Oak Bluffs selectmen mum after secret session

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Oak Bluffs selectmen met in executive session for more than two hours Tuesday night, and said nothing afterward about what happened behind closed doors, except that the session was continued to Monday at 3:30 pm.

SSA makes a deal with Teamsters, easing costly pension terms

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The SSA made a deal with the underfunded Teamsters pension plan, to which it contributes. The agreement will trim millions in liabilities.

Sunday’s gray skies did not dim smiles of Class of 2011

Members of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Class of 2011 smiled through graduation, despite gray skies.

All-Island School Committee approves superintendent’s goals

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The All-Island School Committee accepted 2011-2012 goals set by Martha's Vineyard Public Schools superintendent of schools James Weiss.

National Guard enjoys a bad day of fishing on Martha’s Vineyard

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The weather was lousy and the fishing was poor. But a bad day of fishing on Martha's Vineyard beats a good day in Afghanistan.

Wind energy officials report on development off Martha’s Vineyard

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Plans for an offshore wind development project in federal waters off Martha's Vineyard advance.

New owners of Edgartown Marine want to build on business

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Edgartown Marine sold to George J. Rogers Jr. and Sheryl L. Roth Rogers of Vineyard Haven.

Tisbury selectmen debate flags and signs for businesses

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Tisbury selectmen wrangled over flags and signs Tuesday night.

Edgartown leaders blast Martha’s Vineyard Commission money request

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Edgartown selectmen blasted a Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC) request for $4,000 to fund a housing needs study.

Oak Bluffs taxpayers asked to pay on top for county services

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At a special town meeting to appropriate funds to bridge a budget gap, Oak Bluffs voters will be asked for $4,000 for county rat control services.

Punch sends Edgartown man to Boston hospital ICU

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A 25-year-old Edgartown man was hospitalized after a Saturday morning assault in Oak Bluffs that began with a question about who won the Bruins' game.

Oak Bluffs special town meeting will ask voters to fill budget gap

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Oak Bluffs will hold a special town meeting next Tuesday to approve end-of-year transfers and a withdrawal from the town's "rainy day" fund.

Selectmen reverse ban on bands on Oak Bluffs Harbor

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Selectmen will allow amplified music in Oak Bluffs restaurants, on a two-week trial basis.

Gas prices fall around New England, less so on Martha’s Vineyard

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Gas prices have fallen 23 cents per gallon from the average high of $3.

Red Cross blood drive aims to prevent summer shortage

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The American Red Cross turns to the Vineyard community on Tuesday, June 21, to help fill a critical need for blood.

Man involved in Vineyard Haven stabbing arraigned in court

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One man was under arrest and another was fighting for his life in a Boston hospital following a stabbing Tuesday night in Tisbury.

Catch and release tournament – even no fish caught brings rewards

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The MV Rod and Gun Club invited the MA National Guard members to this year's striped bass catch and release tournament.