Monthly Archives: August 2012
Sheriff’s Meadow moves to preserve 17th century farmhouse
Overlooking a landscape not significantly changed in 300 years, executive director Adam Moore asked supporters for their help.
Cronig’s solar canopy is plugged in
Canopies over part of the grocery store's parking area shade shoppers and generate electricity. More coming.
Martha’s Vineyard District Court report
Jose Juan Rodriguez, Jr.
Annual Martha’s Vineyard yoga festival is a feast of activities
Studios will open their doors to visiting teachers from around the country, giving local practitioners a chance to experience something new.
Big news – new butterfly found
The aptly named giant swallowtail, one of the largest and most strikingly marked butterflies occurring in North America, has paid us a visit.
Poet’s Corner: Sunset on Menemsha Bay
As a young man, Philip A.
Martha’s Vineyard Bridge Club results
It is starting to feel relaxed again on the Island – everywhere except the competitive duplicate bridge tables.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Notes
Joyce Maxner, director of Music Together of Martha's Vineyard, announced that after 15 years of instructing she has decided to hand over the business to her daughter, Jennifer Maxner Powers, who has been teaching with her for the past 3 years.
Academic honors
Julie Pringle of Tisbury made Dean's List at Tufts University, where she is double-majoring in Biology and Environmental Science.
Births
Amanda Filley and Marco Canora of Chappaquiddick announce the birth of a daughter, Zadie Maria Canora, on August 22 at Martha's Vineyard Hospital.
Reel Picks
Jason Bourne on the lam again, this action-adventure has a new hero.
Noteworthy events on Martha’s Vineyard
Political comedian Scott Blakeman will perform at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury this Saturday, Sept.
Oak Bluffs
There is no Oak Bluffs column this week.
Edgartown Column
One week until school starts! Can you believe it? I can almost smell the pencil shavings and sweet new pink erasers.
West Tisbury Column
The air is heavy, humid.
Tisbury Column
You have only a few days left to register for Cycle Martha's Vineyard.
Aquinnah Column
Oh September, I can feel you coming.
Chilmark column
Labor Day is upon us.
Sports highlights
Cyclists will raise money for Windemere and other charities.
Hurricanes maul Wildcats in game one of men’s softball finals
Billy Jackson, Seth Abbott, and Matt Goethals all homered in an 11-run fourth as the Hurricanes got off to a fast start in the championship series.