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Public criticizes Meeting House Place project

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The Martha’s Vineyard Commission public hearing for the latest iteration of the 54-acre Meeting House Place development in Edgartown Thursday night ended with only...

Six new probable cases of COVID-19

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There were no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday, but the Martha’s Vineyard boards of health reported six new probable cases to be in...

Edgartown looking at ‘hybrid model’ for outdoor dining

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Outdoor dining in Edgartown took another step toward reality Wednesday after selectmen asked town administrator James Hagerty to work with town department heads to...

R.I. Fast Ferry cancels 2020 season

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The Rhode Island Fast Ferry, which provides high-speed ferry service between Rhode Island and Oak Bluffs, is canceling its 2020 season. In a statement Thursday,...

Hospital changes entrance setup

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As Martha’s Vineyard Hospital brings back several of its elective procedures, changes are taking place to better facilitate the flow of patients. In a weekly...

No new cases at hospital

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There were no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Tuesday, holding the Island’s confirmed case count at 28. The hospital has...

Edgartown may get Underground Railroad recognition

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In the early 1740s, a group of sailors took an “Indian woman” named Esther from Boston. Set to bring Esther to “her master” in...

No new COVID-19 cases at hospital

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The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported no new cases Monday, keeping its total number of confirmed cases at 28. The hospital has tested 935 patients for...

Successful first day of drive-through testing

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Updated June 2 After a successful soft launch last week, Island Health Care (IHC) began its first phase of testing and taking appointments Monday.  While testing...

Bottle redemption set to reopen Friday

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Enforcement of beverage container redemption requirements will begin in two phases, according to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). MassDEP and the Attorney General’s...

Chiefs express ‘shock and dismay’ at Floyd murder

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The Martha’s Vineyard Chiefs of Police Association issued a statement late Friday condemning the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in...

Hospital reports no new cases

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Updated 5:35 pm  The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday.  After a week of no new cases, the hospital reported two...

Lodging, outdoor dining part of phase two reopening

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Updated 5:25 pm  Phase two of the state’s reopening plan will allow the lodging industry to start taking reservations and restaurants to have outdoor dining...

Dreaming with Seth Meyers

Like many others fortunate enough to still be working, comedian, writer, television host, and seasonal Chilmark resident Seth Meyers has found new ways to...

Island COVID-19 cases rise with new case

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Updated 5:15 pm  The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported a new confirmed case of COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the hospital’s confirmed case count to 27 – the...

In a virtual world, Charter School stays the course

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While students have had to stay at home, and teachers have had to adapt to virtual classrooms, the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School continues...

Sign of appreciation for frontline workers

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Seven students on the Tisbury School student council added to their “Together” sign to thank frontline workers on Tuesday. The sign, which originally read “Together,”...

Edgartown, Board of Trade develop toolkit for businesses

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The town of Edgartown and the Edgartown Board of Trade have developed an electronic toolkit of resources, as many businesses continue to open as...

Hospital implements safety plan for staff, patients

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As it begins to reopen some of its elective surgeries and clinics, and as more seasonal residents and visitors head to the Island for...

Oak Bluffs approves reduced warrant

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Oak Bluffs voters will take up a $32 million budget on a slimmed-down warrant for the June 16 annual town meeting. The election will be...