Monthly Archives: June 2022
Injuries on artificial turf
To the Editor:
I have been following the ongoing debate regarding the new surface to be used for the high school athletic field with considerable...
All the right notes
While Veterans Park will be filled with at least 10,000 music lovers at Beach Road Weekend later this summer, some of us also enjoy...
Fresh catch
The Red Cat Kitchen in Oak Bluffs is always looking for new ways to utilize the fresh and wholesome ingredients available right here on...
No relief in sight
To the Editor:
On the Sunday before Memorial Day, May 29, between approximately 4:15 pm and 4:30 pm, I drove the length of Sylvia State...
Corruption defined
Charles Benjamin Schudson’s book, “Independence Corrupted: How America’s Judges Make Their Decisions,” is a far cry from a dry, clinical text, but rather a...
What Are You Watching? ‘Wild Babies’
Rating: 3.8/5 stars
Scrolling through the endless sea of Netflix's entertainment offerings on a weekend night, a nature docuseries titled “Wild Babies” caught my attention....
Around the Writers’ Table
Back in April, before we started sneezing and dusting the pollen off our cars, I wrote about the upcoming pitch panel at Islanders Write....
Slave Song Project
The Slave Song Project brings history alive in an approachable way for modern audiences to celebrate the courage and resilience of the human spirit....
Living the Chappy life
Visit Bunch of Grapes bookstore to hear author Rob Kagan talk about his book “Noah’s Rejects: A Memoir” about the author’s experiences as a...
It’s here!
Enjoy the best in local and seasonal produce, homemade bread, savory condiments, fresh honey, homemade jams, beautiful flowers, artisan chocolates, sweet desserts, and unique...
In the spotlight
The Navigator program offered by Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools encourages the creativity and talents of special education students by having them produce, direct, and...
A New England classic
Over the past week, I cruised around the various fish markets and grocery stores across the Island to find out where to buy local...
Support our teachers
To the Editor:
Thank you to the editors of MV Times for your editorial, “A tale of two committees” . As my mom would say,...
Services Saturday for Ronald A. West
Ronald A. West (“Ron”) died unexpectedly on May 20, 2022. He was 71.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 11, at 10...
Kathleen Ann Grant
Kathleen Ann Grant, 60, originally of North Falmouth, passed away at her home in Palm Coast, Fla., after a long battle with cancer on...
James Ray Phillips
James Ray Phillips, 74, of West Tisbury, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, following a surgery. Known by all as Ray, he was...
Services Wednesday for Jane S. Klingensmith
On June 5, 2022, Jane S. Klingensmith of Edgartown passed away peacefully at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 92...
Alan Schofield Parkes
Alan Schofield Parkes passed away on June 2 at home in Chilmark. He was 88.
Alan was born, along with his twin, John, to William...
Steven M. Saxonis
Steven M. Saxonis passed away suddenly on May 30th, 2022, at his home in Edgartown. He was 67 years old.
He was born on Feb....
Two witnesses contradict Haley during ethics hearing
Two witnesses who gave testimony Tuesday contradicted parts of what Aquinnah select board member and master electrician Gary Haley said during an ethics hearing...