Monthly Archives: June 2022
55Plus: SHINE news
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West Tisbury appoints new animal control officer
The West Tisbury select board unanimously voted to appoint Kate Hoffman as the new animal control officer Wednesday. Board members Skipper Manter and Jessica...
The standout Sharks: Profiling this season’s key players
On June 29, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks defeated the Ocean State Waves of South Kingstown, R.I., at the Shark Tank by a score of...
Martha’s Vineyard ‘high risk’ for COVID
On the same day the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital issued a warning about an uptick in Island COVID-19 cases spurred by new subvariants, the Island...
Ferry crossings canceled due to ‘generator issue’
The MV Nantucket remained in a slip in Woods Hole Thursday morning for its early morning crossings due to what Steamship Authority spokesman Sean...
‘The best job I’ve ever had’
Danielle Charbonneau, an English teacher at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) who runs the Project Vine program, is a finalist for the Massachusetts...
Martha’s Vineyard is losing teachers
Madison Straus was excited when she was offered a position teaching health and physical education at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School last year....
Loss of liberty
To the Editor:
Thanks to the Supreme Court, we now should change the pledge to the flag: One nation, under guns, with liberty and justice...
Other rights are in jeopardy
To the Editor:
In Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) a racially biased SCOTUS ruled that “separate but equal” was constitutional — a law that apartheid picked...
Beauty is deceiving
The second week of the Holmes Hole sailing season started with an ideal evening sail on Thursday: no clouds, a nice 10- to 15-knot...
Vineyarders compete in the Bay State Games
Three Vineyard swimmers competed in the Bay State Games over the weekend at the Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley.
Andy Carr, 16, is a member...
Something to smile about
When you think of dental health and oral care, you may not be thinking of a heart attack at the same time. But you...
A spirited adventure
To the Editor:
A huge thank-you from the Chilmark School to Chick Stapleton and her fabulous team at Island Spirit for the fun adventure on...
Ferry diversions: SSA begins to strategize
Jim Malkin, the Vineyard’s representative to the Steamship Authority board, briefly updated the Oak Bluffs select board on Tuesday regarding SSA scheduling and passenger...
Africa wins Venoa Trophy
The Tripp 41 Africa, co-owned and co-skippered by seven-time Performance Handicap Rating Fleet (PHRF) New England Series winner Bump Wilcox and 10-time world champion...
Tisbury Senior Center: July 2022
TISBURY COUNCIL ON AGING
Joyce Stiles Tucker, director ● 508-696-4205
Hello! We encourage you to join us to explore,...
M.V. Center for Living news
The Family Caregiver Support Program advocates for caregivers, provides information and referral to programs and services in support of your caregiving efforts, and has...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging: July 2022
Weekly Live and Zoom Exercise
Monday
8:45 am, group exercise Zoom with Patience Campbell and Marilyn Miller
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Thursday
9 am - Zoom exercise with Bill White
Zoom: bit.ly/OBExerciseWhite
Friday
9 am -...
Veterans’ Corner
Doctors Appointments and Travel Pay
The VA has announced that all travel pay reimbursement requests must be submitted within 30 days of an appointment. Unfortunately...
Edgartown Council on Aging: July 2022
The Edgartown Council on Aging serves as an information and referral source to long-term services and supports available to older adults. In-person programs are...