Monthly Archives: September 2020
Construction at Woods Hole terminal about to begin
Construction at the Woods Hole ferry terminal property is scheduled to resume this week, according to a press release from the Steamship Authority. The...
Legion flies Lane’s flag; 9/11 ceremony planned
The American Legion Post 257 on Martin Road is flying the flag of the late George Lane for the month of September, Commander Jo...
Thankful for the community support
To the Editor:
Thank you to the community of Martha’s Vineyard, where we have operated Island Cove Adventures with our mini golf, rock wall, and...
Suzanne K. Blake
Suzanne K. Blake, 61, of Edgartown, passed away at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on Sept. 3, 2020. She was the wife of John (“Jack”) Blake.
In...
Autumn McGowan
One week ago, the world grew a lot dimmer when we lost a member of our Island family, Autumn McGowan. Formerly known as Austin...
Trump floating rally passes through Oak Bluffs Harbor
A floating boat rally in support of President Donald Trump made a pass through Oak Bluffs Harbor Saturday afternoon. The rally started in East...
Driver injured in moped crash
The operator of a moped sustained minor injuries Saturday afternoon in a crash on Beach Road in Edgartown near Big Bridge.
Edgartown Police Sgt. Michael...
MVRHS staff member tests negative
Updated Sept. 9
Teachers at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School were asked to work from home Friday after a staff member let school officials know...
Man poisoned from Chilmark Pond exposure
Chilmark selectmen learned Thursday night of a Chilmark Pond cyanobacteria incident. A local man who went crabbing at night in the pond later suffered...
Schools must partially fund testing for students
Island school officials will soon decide whether or not to fund $150,000 for testing of students and staff during reopening.
According to school physician Dr....
Shenandoah sets sail under new captains
For 57 years, Captain Bob Douglas has been at the helm of the legendary schooner Shenandoah. Now the vessel Douglas conceived, built, and nurtured...
Merchandise at farmer’s market questioned
West Tisbury selectmen may summon the building inspector to explain his interpretation of zoning following one selectman’s queries about nonagricultural products for sale at...
‘It’s not going to be a normal Derby’
For 75 years, the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby has been a shining example of how special our Island home is, and...
Big Bridge jumping is a big problem
Large groups of maskless kids jumping off Big Bridge at State Beach has the county concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Normally considered a rite...
Roland G. Dumais
Roland G. Dumais of Yarmouth Port passed away on August 26, 2020, at the Cape Cod Hospital, after a brief incident.
He was the beloved...
Edgartown cuts ribbon on Yellow House
Town employees, builders, architects, and other stakeholders involved with the Yellow House project gathered in front of the historic building early Thursday morning for...
Portuguese man-of-wars halt Long Point, Chappy, and South Beach swimming
The Trustees of Reservations closed Long Point and its shoreline properties on Chappaquiddick to swimming on Sept. 2 because of the prevalence of Portuguese...
Aquinnah land to be preserved, open to public
Updated @ 1 pm
A 304-acre Aquinnah property owned by the estate of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is being purchased by the Martha’s...
A modest plea for precision
Sometimes when speaking and writing, we may use words and phrases so loosely that we overlook their true meaning. This is particularly true during...
Chilmark BLM signs go missing, one is defaced in O.B.
A Black Lives Matter Sign in Oak Bluffs that was vandalized with red paint has been gaining significant attention after a photo of the...