Amelia Smith
Keeping warm with woodstoves
Wood burning stoves can be the least expensive way of heating a house through the winter, and there's something satisfying about their immediacy.
Recalling simpler times, greater abundance on Martha’s Vineyard
Not so long ago fishermen, farmers, and even kids enjoyed a surplus of wild foods, both animal and vegetable.
An era long gone in a remote part of Martha’s Vineyard
Quansoo says beach to most Islanders, but there's a farm there too, with a rich and interesting history.
Relaxed and friendly Chilmark Flea Market
Now in its fifth decade, the Chilmark Flea Market attracts vendors and shoppers from all over the Island.
Armenian treats for a Martha’s Vineyard wedding
For her grandson's wedding, Mary Haigazian taught the caterer how to make traditional Armenian cheese-filled pastries.
Tiffany Smalley of Aquinnah reprises a Harvard commencement
For the first time in 346 years, a Wampanoag from the Island has earned a B.A. from Harvard University, which simultaneously righted an old wrong.
Activity, fun sprout out at Polly Hill Arboretum
Hundreds of flowering trees and shrubs are in bloom this week at Polly Hill Arboretum.
Chilmark PTO hosts clothing swap at West Tisbury School
The Chilmark School PTO's semi-annual kid's clothing swap was held this past Saturday in front of the West Tisbury School.
What does the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society do?
The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society was founded in 1859 with a mission to promote the pursuit of agriculture and improve the quality and quantity of livestock and produce on the Vineyard.
Chilmark gardener jump-starts her beds with cardboard
Sometimes the simplest approach gets the best results. Such is the case with Rebecca Gilbert's approach to making a garden bed.
High school science fair competition is about learning and doing
Saturday's science fair buzzed with the energy of more than 200 high school students, 30 judges, a dozen volunteers, science teachers and onlookers.
WesTiz School coffeehouse highlights student musicians
A concept introduced by Jeremy Berlin three years ago gives young West Tisbury musicians experience, confidence, and an audience.
Exploring the brickyard in Chilmark
The brickyard chimney stands out against the winter-gray wooded hills of Chilmark's north shore. It is a lone, crumbling reminder of a far different time.
From West Tisbury to Africa “” helping children, artists
At home in West Tisbury and on annual trips to Africa, Marsha Winsryg is dedicated to supporting
artists and orphans in Africa.
West Tisbury students learn, then teach
Three sixth-graders at West Tisbury School traveled to Baltimore late last month to present a technological learning tool they had mastered.
Our Fair ladies
In early August, the fairgrounds around the Agricultural Hall were still quiet but preparations were well under way for today's opening of the Agricultural Fair.
Friday antiques shows on Martha’s Vineyard
In 1997, Ron Gamba was the foreman for renovations at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury.
What It Takes: Show Time
The process of creating and exhibiting art is different for every artist.
The Artisans Festival’s creative community
For the past 14 years, from 10 am to 2 pm on any Thursday and Sunday morning from June through October, scores of artists and artisans meet, greet, and with hardly an extra motion, set up tents around the Grange Hall in West Tisbury, or assemble their booths inside underneath the beams and ceiling fans.
Creative accidents in handblown glass
At Martha's Vineyard Glassworks, glassblowers work in full view of visitors.