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Boston Herald says Erin Hill is one to watch
The Boston Herald named Vineyard center Erin Hill as one of the players to watch during the girl’s basketball season in Division 3. Erin,...
Vineyard junior high B-ballers beat Barnstable, Plymouth South
The Martha’s Vineyard junior high boy hoopsters improved to 6-0 in the Cape Cod Youth Basketball league standings with victories over Barnstable and Plymouth...
Births
Carina M. Thomas
Keri Lynne Thomas and Dwayney Thomas of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of their daughter, Carina Maria Thomas, on December 23 at...
West Tisbury: the lovely aftermath of Christmas
Now is the lovely aftermath of Christmas, when everything is done and we can enjoy the decorations and presents in peace. And there is...
MV Youth Hockey continues winning ways
Martha's Vineyard Youth Hockey's MV2 team defeated Mansfield Friday night, 7-1, fueled by Meghan Sonia's hat trick. Alexa Pil, Ava BenDavid, Felix Colon, and...
MV Youth Soccer will hold annual meeting in January
Martha's Vineyard Youth Soccer (MVYS) will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, January 8, at 7 pm in the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School...
Oak Bluffs: big changes at the fire station
If you read last week’s Oak Bluffs Column and thought it seemed familiar you were right. Because of a production error, instead of the...
West Tisbury, Chilmark postmasters end the year and their post office careers
Paula Sullivan looks forward to more time on the beach with a fishing rod in hand. Joe Massua just wants to relax.
A regional approach to taxi rules and regs inches along
Members of the committee working to craft a set of rules said that Edgartown remains a speed bump.
Holiday lull in town business for Edgartown selectmen
Edgartown selectmen met briefly at their regular weekly Monday meeting, December 29, with nothing on the agenda except routine town business.
The selectmen accepted a...
Pipe repaired, water and traffic flowing again on Upper Main Street, Edgartown
Drivers and local businesses endured disruptions for about seven hours, until work crews completed repairs.
John Early honored with Spirit of the Vineyard Award
Friends and colleagues honored the longtime Island volunteer and public official.
Creative groom creates fantasy for Island dogs and their owners
An Edgartown dog groomer uses her creative talents to turn the family pooch into an art form with four legs.
New Year Reads
Wednesday, Dec. 31, is the last day to visit the Holiday Book Sale at the Edgartown Library. Sponsored by the Friends of Edgartown Library,...
Music Together returns for the winter
Music Together, the national program that teaches musical language to children under 6 years old, returns for its 10-week winter session on Tuesday, Jan....
Disc Golf Tournament
Thursday, Jan. 1, marks the seventh annual New Year’s Day Disc Golf Tournament with Lazy Frog and Offshore Ale Co. Opening reception, registration, and...
Island artists are always evolving
Local artists reflect on inspirations in the year about to end.
Doreena F. Brouillette
Doreena F. Brouillette of Vineyard Haven died peacefully at home on Christmas morning, December 25. She was 84.
An obituary will appear in a future...
Aquinnah
Happy New Year, Aquinnah! I’m hoping someone will throw together a dance party (up Island, please) tonight so that we can all dance in...
Edgartown traffic flowing again, water main break repaired
Updated 6 pm
Upper Main Street traffic is flowing normally again and water service has been restored to surrounding homes and businesses following work to repair...