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High winds, frigid temperatures forecast
The National Weather Service has issued a gale warning, and predicts a wind chill factor well below zero degrees.
West Tisbury building permit fees will jump
Selectmen said higher fees are needed to cover additional inspections.
Estelle R. Coleman
Estelle Rematha "Rae" Coleman died peacefully at Sunnyvale Health Care Center in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Scott A. Francis
Scott A.
Ghost hunters come to the Martha’s Vineyard
The day's highlights include a paranormal investigations of an Island site some believe is haunted.
The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries playing Katharine Cornell Thursday
The rock and rollers are kicking off an East Coast tour here on the Island.
Nicholas Linfield
Nicholas Linfield, a longtime summer resident of Chilmark, died peacefully at home in Miami, Florida on December 23, 2013 with his wife, artist Susanna Caldwell, at his side.
Peter G. Daniels
Peter G.
Cape Light Compact announces new rates for 2014
Residential electric rates will increase by 11.8 percent this winter, due to rising natural gas delivery costs.
Island food enthusiast talks GMOs
What are you serving for dinner? Avoiding GMOs with Jan Buhrman.
Bishop Feehan hoopsters top Vineyard girls
The Vineyarders ran into a hot-shooting group of Shamrocks Saturday in the EAC opener at the Sancy.
Martha’s Vineyard boys down Bishop Feehan in EAC hoops
Alex GordonBeck, Malik Johnson, and Ben Poole were defensive standouts as the Vineyarders beat the archrival Shamrocks in Attleboro.
Vineyard icemen repel Raiders
Alexander Vukota notched a goal and two assists as the Vineyarders held off Somerset Berkley in a contentious conference opener.
Perfect Days in Winter
Islanders share their perfect winter Martha's Vineyard day.
MVRHS student Maddie Scott creates a music timeline
In conjunction with the project, the students built on the idea of "helping hands" and contributed three boxes of non-perishable items to the Island Food Pantry.
Oak Bluffs residents share their vision for the future of the town
Preservation of the town's character and economic vibrancy make the list.
Martha’s Vineyard girls tie up Dolphins, 2-2
Aubrey Ashmun scored a power play goal with 1:08 remaining in the home opener as the Vineyard girls remained unbeaten.
Jazz a cappella group plays at Katharine Cornell Theatre
A singing group from Kenyon College in Ohio features a student from Martha's Vineyard.
It’s a boy! First New Year’s baby arrives January 3
A Vineyard Haven couple are the proud parents of the first Island baby of 2014.
Images from Hercules: readers share their snow photos
The wind blew, the water rose, and the snow kept falling. Then the sun came out, and our readers (and news staff) took out their cameras.