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Do the girls want to do the work?

By Maureen Hill

In response to "Hardly flourishing" [February 9, Letters to the Editor], I have been involved with the girls' basketball program, travel and high school, for more than ... more

What to do with those new light bulbs

By George Balco

All I read about is the new light bulbs and how they will save me something. Well, I have acquired a large assortment of the new light bulbs which largely ... more

Some expensive vittles

By Jay Ayer

The Chilmark town meeting has approved the tenant farmer plan for Tea Lane Farm. During the meeting, we were told about the goals the town would set for ... more

A lifesaving lesson

By Mev Good

I hope my experience, as outlined in this letter, may save a life or make the life of a caretaker, either the family or a professional, easier. more

Roundabout ballot, but what's the point?

By Bruce Stone

The roundabout referendums — what will their results mean? As I understand it, the question being put forth is, "Should there be a roundabout at the intersection of Barnes and ... more

What values? – A question for sports

By Maria McCarthy

In today's world, I believe that participation in sports by young people is very important. It instills values such as fair play, cooperation, teamwork, and a work ethic. ... more

Referendum's misleading results

By Dan Greenbaum

A referendum asking only whether one is for or against the roundabout cannot provide a reliable gauge regarding the project and, more importantly, will produce misleading information. more

An initiative that sparkles

By Trina Gay

In recent months it seems we Islanders have been presented with a series of environmentally sensitive proposals: solar panels for Cronig's, windfarms, and most recently the restoration of the ... more

Nature's comeback

By Heidi Schultz

As we all know, in West Tisbury, the mill pond originally was non-existent. It was merely a brook running through the marsh, headed toward the Tisbury Great Pond ... more

Vote on the roundabout referendum

By Sandra Lippens

Hopefully, for all concerned, this will be my final letter regarding the roundabout. (I hear those cheers.) more

Rest in peace

By Chris Ewing

Sherry Winnette was personified patience. She was gifted with a calm and sensitive nature, combined with a great sense of humor. Simply put, she loved children ... more

Proposition Misbegotten

By Nicholas Puner

Your letter writers, Bruce Stone ["Roundabout ballot, but what's the point," February 16] and Dan Greenbaum [Referendum's misleading results, February 16], have it right about ... more

A part of Coast Guard history

By Wayne Iacono

February 18 marks the 60th anniversary of the Pendleton and Fort Mercer disasters in 1952 off Chatham. more

So important to so many

By Kristen Coogan

It will be so sad to see the Family Center lose its location at the high school in 2014. It is just very hard to imagine it being anywhere ... more

Not unfair, but helpful

By Scott Allen Hershowitz

Recently the large grain and feed store, SBS, decided to end its participation in the Island Club Card program, stating it felt it was unfair pricing to some ... more

What you can do for the Family Center

By Jeanne M. Clement

I want to be sure the Island community is aware that a beloved institution of mine, the Martha's Vineyard Family Center, which has been located at the high ... more

Hockey ahead, time to cheer

By Christine Todd

What a lineup ahead of us this weekend. The Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena is playing host to three off-Island boys varsity hockey teams for the 15th annual Fairleigh ... more

Thanks to all

By Tara Whiting

Thanks to the doctors and staff at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. You all took excellent care of my dad, Danny Whiting, during his heart attack and got him ... more

Delectable and enjoyable

By Gloria Wong

The excellent article on winter community suppers ["Moveable feast of Martha's Vineyard community dinners warms winter," January 25] prompts me to add my gratitude and appreciation ... more

Teaming with the community

By l

Last Wednesday, a 28-member management team from Edgartown's Harbor View Hotel and Resort, Kelley House, and the Newes From America Pub volunteered at Habitat for Humanity of Martha's ... more

Thanks for the letter

By Susan von Steiger

I want to thank Susan Desmarais for her Letter to the Editor ["Thank you, commissioner," February 9] of The Martha's Vineyard Times concerning Gail Barmakian. Gail is ... more

A first, with your help

By Susan Mercier

On Saturday, February 11, the MVRHS Girls Ice Hockey Booster Club held our annual auction at the Rod and Gun Club in Edgartown. It was an incredible event ... more

Memories and music

By Betsy Burmeister

Is there someone on the Island who lived in London during World War II? more

Tremendous job

By Scott Smith

I am sincerely grateful to all of the volunteers who made the Vineyard Youth Tennis Round Robin Extravaganza and Silent Auction a huge success. more

Thanks

By Susan Cahoon

All of us on the board of the Edgartown Library Foundation (ELF) thank all of you who made our Tour of Italy event at Lattanzi's a fun and successful ... more

In Oak Bluffs, a storm of ineptitude

By Steve Maxner

During their November 2011 meeting, the Oak Bluffs selectmen were presented with a detailed, well-researched packet of information that summarized the thinking of many internationally acclaimed marine biologists with regard ... more

Proper investigation needed

By Nick van Nes

I am a veteran and 911 conspiracy theorist, who believes with increased conviction that 911 was a false flag operation perpetrated by a handful of "insiders," modeled ... more

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