Monthly Archives: May 2025
Tennis smashes through round 1 of state playoffs
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School tennis team stormed through the first round of the state championship playoffs, delivering a crushing shutout to the...
Federal agent’s tattoo stokes fear
A federal immigration enforcer’s tattoo that matches the description of a symbol used by white supremacists has caused some Vineyarders to sound alarm bells.
Islanders...
Commitment day: Vineyard athletes to compete at collegiate level
Five senior student-athletes from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School signed commitment letters Thursday afternoon in the high school's gymnasium, accompanied by their families.
Camille Brand,...
Covering their faces, and no arrest warrants
The first time we saw it, for many of us the images were startling: The videotaped arrest in Somerville of Tufts graduate student Rümeysa...
Brazil Fest postponed by ICE fears
Citing an atmosphere of fear after masked federal officials arrested Island immigrants, organizers have postponed a celebration of Brazilian culture and heritage.
The Martha’s Vineyard...
Island health group faces staffing cuts
For the past two and a half years, a Massachusetts nonprofit with funding from the federal government has been providing access to special nutritional...
Five Vineyard sports teams earn playoff spots
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s spring sports had successful seasons, with at least five programs poised to make a run for state championships.
On...
Healey to ICE: ‘We need answers’
Top Massachusetts officials are denouncing the sweeping arrests made by federal authorities on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
During a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Maura Healey...
Island faith leaders decry ICE detentions
Twenty faith leaders from across Martha’s Vineyard have signed a letter denouncing the actions of masked federal law enforcement officials who reportedly detained some...
Vineyard faith leaders decry Island detentions
To the Editor:
We, leaders in the Martha’s Vineyard faith community, are deeply disturbed by the actions taken Tuesday by masked representatives of U.S. Immigration...
Dill-brined fried chicken and maple-roasted carrots
Well, my hungry readers, it’s time to share a recipe, as requested. Which makes sense — as the owner of Fire Catering, I should...
Wild Side: Peak time for interesting bee species
The second half of May is peak season for one of the Vineyard’s most interesting bees, Colletes thoracicus, sometimes called the red-backed cellophane bee....
Approaches to build executive function
“Executive Function guides your behavior for most everything you do,” says Noel Foy, a former classroom teacher and learning specialist. In her new book,...
A modern adaptation of the ‘Iliad’
Two of the Island’s own have partnered to offer a one-person show about the timeless toll of war that is sure to set your...
‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ plays at M.V. Film Center
“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life,” which opens at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Friday, May 30, is not a period piece. It is...
Writing from the Heart: Thank your mentors
The other night, my friend Rick and I were talking about how many teachers had influenced our lives. He had five. I had four....
The journey to Precious
NSHUPU, Tanzania – The KLM flight out of Logan Airport is beginning its descent, over the snow-covered peaks of mountains and then down over...
Islanders push back on ICE detentions
Islanders, for months, have protested the Trump administration’s immigration policies and its aggressive tactics in deporting undocumented immigrants.
But Tuesday, Island residents pushed back in...
Vineyard ICE detainee given option to leave country
At least one of the immigrants who was detained by federal officials on Tuesday was given the choice to either leave the country on...