Monthly Archives: July 2022
On the shelf
Islanders Write brings together writers and publishing professionals with ties to the Vineyard to speak about various genres and aspects of writing and the...
Garden Notes: It was a great June for roses
Not sophisticated enough for the designed garden, the old-time combo of rambler roses, tawny daylilies, blue hydrangeas, and Japanese honeysuckle is a signature of...
Police ID alleged credit card crook
Oak Bluffs Police have arrested a person suspected of using a stolen credit card at Island businesses. On Tuesday, Oak Bluffs Police Chief Jonathan...
Grow your own
Over the past week, I had some interesting conversations about growing blueberry bushes at home with Roxane Kapitan, landscape manager of Oakleaf Landscape, and...
Fundraiser breaks record for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters' 10th annual Blooming Bids for Kids raised more than $108,000 at the June 24 event, breaking a record of all...
Births
Astrid Louise Cottrell
Augusta Cottrell and Hunter Cottrell of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Astrid Louise Cottrell, on June 30, 2022, at...
Academic honors
Graduation
Cooper Bennett of Edgartown, from University of Tampa.
Dean's list
Violet Cabot of West Tisbury, at Syracuse University.
GNAC Academic All-Conference honors
Richard Barlett, Jr., of Oak Bluffs,...
Have Faith: Visiting preachers
One of my favorite aspects of summer on the Island is all of the visiting guest preachers who come to the Tabernacle and to...
Real Estate Transactions: June 27 – July 1, 2022
Chilmark
June 28, Michael A. Bass and Jackson S. Craig, trustees of Tracey N. Craig Irrevocable GST Trust of 2020, sold 26 Pinkletink Road to...
Summer at the playhouse
The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is teeming with offerings for us this summer. There’s literally something for everyone — all tastes, ages, and genres of...
Fully booked
The Martha’s Vineyard Author Series is back this year with a slew of talented writers with various literary focuses, debuting their new works at...
Housing Bank committee to hold first meeting
An advisory panel formed after every town on the Island approved a Housing Bank will hold its first meeting at 5 pm Thursday.
The Martha’s...
Flying high
“Are You a Bird Like Me?” is a delightful children’s book aimed for pre-K to grade 2. By Noel Foy and Nicholas Roberto, with...
Court Report: June 30 – July 1, 2022
June 30
Mario F. Ugalde, Vineyard Haven; 37, leaving scene of property damage, state highway-traffic violation: continued to pretrial hearing.
Kelma N. Rodrigues, West Tisbury; 35,...
Gardens of Love: Jannette Vanderhoop
A mutual friend, composer and author Dean Rosenthal, suggested I check out Jannette Vanderhoop's garden. Many people, myself included, have met Jannette through her...
Zita Cousens, the woman behind the gallery
Cousen Rose Gallery is a popular spot on Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs. But many people may not know much about Zita Cousens, the...
Chilmark: Summer visitors
With so many people returning home, and summer visitors, it's time to take things just a little slower on our roads; the walkers, dog...
West Tisbury: Fireflies lighting up the night sky
I have had a terrible time beginning this week’s column. It’s been such a dispiriting week of news on the Island, nationwide, and worldwide,...
Used book sale at West Tisbury library
The annual Friends of the West Tisbury Library book sale will be back, but in a different format, location, and schedule. For those who...
Edgartown: White rabbit, white rabbit
White rabbit, white rabbit. I’m sitting down to write this week on July 1st. I remember when I was younger, the Fourth of July...