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MVC field dissenters decide not to file report

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One week after lauding the idea that six dissenting commissioners would file a “first in the commission’s history” minority report outlining their differences on...

Travel alert: Plan ferry trips accordingly

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The Steamship Authority has issued a travel advisory for Thursday, Sept. 9, canceling two crossings of the MV Island Home. SSA spokesman Sean Driscoll said...

Fine Fettle, Island Time off to a ‘steady’ start

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The two Island marijuana shops describe their first few weeks in business as steady. Fine Fettle in West Tisbury and Island Time in Vineyard Haven...

West Tisbury tightens vaccination policy

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The West Tisbury select board has added several town buildings to the list where employees must be vaccinated in order to work, unless they...

Remnants of Ida spin through

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Updated 1:15 pm Smartphones blared with a shrill alarm at about 12:30 am Thursday morning (some report getting one as early as 11:30 pm Wednesday)...

Chilmark select board responds to camp incident report

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During a single-topic meeting of the Chilmark select board, members shared their responses to a formal report on an incident that occurred at a...

Edgartown puts town picnic on hold

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The Edgartown board of health has recommended the town postpone its 350th birthday celebration, saying that the health risk at the moment is too...

Merci beaucoup, Henri

We buy insurance for our cars, our properties, our lives — all of it important protection and none of it we ever want to use. On...

Making progress

We were chatting with a source the other day when he told us something very impressive. At this moment, there are affordable housing projects...

History lessons

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Abigail McGrath is a ball of fire, so it's no surprise she's embarking on a new project. Her “Hidden Heroes,” a series of plays...

International Film Festival arrives this week

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“Other Places, Other People,” is the title of the International Film Festival, opening this week from Tuesday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 12. Now...

Final Art Stroll of the season features an auction and a dance performance

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The Oak Bluffs Arts District (Dukes County Avenue and environs) is concluding its Art Stroll season this Saturday with additional artists, music, dance, and...

Grief on your terms

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Last Friday, when Hurricane Ida was maliciously eyeing the Gulf Coast, I briefly spoke to Merissa Nathan Gerson about her new book, “Forget Prayers,...

Hook, line, and sinker

Catch hundreds of items for both shore and boat fishing at the annual Used Tackle Sale from the M.V. Surfcasters Association. You may find...

Peat and Repeat

Experience a dynamic exhibition of 14 visual and performing artists at the beautiful location of Tashmoo Lake. It is presented by Peat and Repeat,...

Plant pick-me-up

Discover all things green and growing at deep discounts at Polly Hill Arboretum's autumn plant sale. A wide variety of unique trees, shrubs, and...

Back to school for Island kids

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It’s that time of year again — Island students are returning to school on Wednesday, Sept. 8, and freshman orientation for the Martha’s Vineyard...

Islanders read the MV Times around the world

We welcome photos of our readers near and far holding The MV Times newspaper. The Times is physically delivered to more than 4,800 customers,...

Yes, Islanders Write 2021 is canceled

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Islanders Write, the MV Times-sponsored event that brings writers with ties to the Vineyard together to speak about topics related to writing, has for...