Monthly Archives: August 2020
Charlie Blair is our ‘old redwood of the sea’
To the Editor:
Thank you to the folks of Edgartown for bestowing on us our beloved harbormaster, Charlie Blair. The man is like one of...
Elizabeth A. Daley
Elizabeth A. Daley, 58, of Falmouth, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 27, 2020.
Born in Roslindale on December 20, 1961, she was...
An $8,000 ambulance trip to Woods Hole
An Oak Bluffs man has been contacted by the FBI about a large bill he received for an ambulance transfer to Woods Hole. In...
Judge sides with artist in porn case
A woman whose house was used by a video production company to shoot multiple pornographic films has won a partial victory in the case.
Leah...
Bill would give shellfish group more control of hatchery
A bill sponsored by Rep. Dylan Fernandes would give the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group more control of the John T. Hughes Hatchery and Research...
Great Edgartown Raffle is underway
Looking to support local businesses, the Edgartown Board of Trade has kicked off its first Great Edgartown Raffle.
Tickets for the 50/50 raffle can be...
Jonathan Brian Douglas
Jonathan Brian Douglas was born in Pittsfield, on St. Patrick’s Day, 1954, his mom’s birthday and her greatest gift. He grew up in the...
Suzanne Bunker
Suzanne Bunker died peacefully at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on August 3, 2020.
Suzanne, or Suzie, as her friends called her, was born on Oct....
Community rallied to make graduation a success
To the Editor:
The MVRHS Class of 2020 has graduated. On Sunday, July 26, 155 students walked across a stage and received their diplomas. Over...
West Tisbury builder killed in Florida
West Tisbury builder Charles Morgan was killed in a Florida motel on August 2. Morgan was staying at the Rodeway Inn and Suites in...
Baker pumps brakes on reopening
Updated 2:30 pm
On Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced he was reducing outdoor gatherings from 100 to 50 people, indefinitely postponing step two of phase...
Test site prepares to swab Island minors
Students under the age of 18 will be able to receive COVID-19 testing early next week, according to Tisbury health agent Maura Valley.
Although an...
Good Samaritans lauded following Range Rover sinking
In a letter to Chilmark selectmen, Chilmark Police Chief Jonathan Klaren praised the efforts of two good Samaritans to aid three people who toppled...
Nancy Kingsley
Nancy Kingsley died peacefully at the age of 89, just weeks before her 90th birthday, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on August 4, 2020, after...
The lights are on again in the Yellow House
To the Editor:
After almost two decades of neglect and legal wrangling the lights are finally on again in the Yellow House at the corner...
New hospital case brings Vineyard COVID cases to 56
Updated 5:15 pm
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported a new case of COVID-19 Thursday — the hospital’s third case in less than a week.
On Thursday...
The Yard takes stand against racism
The Yard is taking a stand in support of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is making a commitment to continue highlighting the many talented...
Bench will honor Bob Schwartz at Field Gallery
Richard Knabel came before West Tisbury selectmen Wednesday to promote a memorial bench for the late Bob Schwartz. Knabel, a former West Tisbury selectman,...
New, yet familiar sight on Main Street
After years of neglect, a lengthy legal process, and a public bid process, the Yellow House on Main Street has been renovated and is...
Isaias washes out Norton, Wasque
Updated 4:10 pm
Tropical Storm Isaias brought significant erosion to Vineyard beaches this week, carving out a large section of Wasque Point and taking the...