Monthly Archives: April 2010
William Harrison Maynard, Jr.
William Harrison Maynard, Jr.
Nature fills the green thumb void
Arriving on the Vineyard some 13 years ago, I was thrilled to have a yard of my own to garden in, for the first time in my life.
Thanks, and a reminder
The purpose of this letter is to show my appreciation for the protection of open spaces, the maintenance of wildlife habitats, and the beautiful setting that has been established on our small Island.
Vacation fun at the MV Boys and Girls Club
Island kids participated in a special "Funhunters Scavenger Hunt" during April school vacation week last Friday at the Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club in Edgartown.
Island Alpaca’s Shearing Day
Island Alpaca's third annual Shearing Day attracted quite a crowd on Saturday.
Where did the yes signs go?
I thought that America was the land of democracy and that people's beliefs and opinions were protected, to be accepted and respected by everybody.
Not so new
In the few times I've needed to cross the new Lagoon Pond Drawbridge so far this spring, I have but one thing to say: New House, same furniture.
What trees?
I am a fellow lowly minion like Steve Bernier, although I'm a native Islander who doesn't own $10,320,400 In Island real estate.
Soggy Alley Park
Contractors worked over the past two weeks to repair a longstanding drainage problem in Alley Park (formerly known as Waban Park).
Camp is happy sanctuary for kids with HIV
No matter how many pizzas, hotdogs, and ice cream cones get devoured, nor how many motorcycle rides, carousel spins, group hugs and dodge ball games bring shrieks of joy, the most important thing about Camp Safe Haven is community.
Tisbury
Celebrate May Day with a Musical Tea on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at the First Baptist Church Parish House on Williams Street.
Aquinnah
Chilmark Chocolates reopens today.
Chilmark
May is only days away.
West Tisbury
Leaves have appeared overnight.
Edgartown
The buds are on the oak trees, which means everything is probably already green in Vineyard Haven.
Oak Bluffs
Our town is looking brand new with all the activity going on around Circuit Avenue and in front of the Steamship Authority wharf.
Wampanoag Spring Social
About 150 members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah and their guests gathered at the tribal headquarters for a spring social featuring food, music, and the arts.
WVVY’s Air Fair a hit
What began as a daytime trade show evolved in to an all-night dance party with local musicians and DJ's entertaining guests at WVVY's Air Fair last Saturday, April 24.
Holga Heaven photography show at Featherstone
Weeks ago, several young art students were given inexpensive plastic cameras, called Holgas, and an assignment to take one roll of pictures per week.
Words to take flight for Prominent Young Poet winners
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) junior Jordan Wallace, son of Mark and Patricia Wallace of Oak Bluffs, hopes to play lacrosse and write poetry at Brown University.