The native land of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah has a landmark lighthouse set on clay cliffs that offers a panoramic view and beautiful sunsets.
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Proposed shelter to heal residents through indigenous traditions
Aquinnah, the ancestral home of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, may become the host of the first native-run shelter in the state for indigenous women who are victims of…
Vineyard experiencing ‘significant drought’
Martha’s Vineyard continues to experience a significant drought, according to state officials. Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 2, or significant, drought for the Cape and Islands late last week. While the state saw some needed rain recently, it continues to experience below-average rainfall, declining streamflow, and falling groundwater levels…
Mako shark mascot to make waves next year
Regional high school students will officially begin the upcoming school year with a mascot meant to blow the competition out of the water — or into it. A decisive vote at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) committee meeting on Monday night sealed the deal for students to purchase a mako shark mascot costume,…
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