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Wampanoag history book at the center of Texas controversy
An author and historian from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), Linda Coombs, has been at the center of an effort in Texas...
Pickup truck rolls in West Tisbury accident
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle accident on Old County Road in West Tisbury on Tuesday afternoon.
West Tisbury Police Chief...
Foster chosen as new O.B. fire chief
The newly selected Oak Bluffs fire chief smiled as he turned to receive the rapturous applause and cheer from the town’s firefighters and EMTs.
On...
Right whale population sees gains
After years of decline, there is evidence of an uptick in the North Atlantic right whale population.
The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium announced on...
Early voting in presidential election underway
While the big one is the national election, there is a contested race for the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
West Tisbury, Oak Bluffs headed to special town meetings
West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs will both be holding special town meetings this month, and spending requests are high on both towns’ warrant articles.
West...
Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard workshop gets MVC approval
The potential economic benefits of moving a shipyard’s operations to an Oak Bluffs location have trumped any environmental and locational concerns raised by nearby...
Latest crew shortage causes dozens of SSA cancellations
Updated Oct. 7
A crew shortage has led to 40 freight ferry cancellations last week for the Steamship Authority.
Last Friday, Oct. 4, the Steamship Authority...
West Tisbury considering artificial turf ban
Out of concern for polluting groundwater with contaminants, another Island town could stop the construction of artificial turf fields, following the lead of health...
SSA facing scrutiny over ferry notifications
Vineyard officials are pressuring Steamship Authority staff to better communicate with the traveling public when it comes to notifications about canceled ferry trips.
Steamship Port...
SSA proposing significant rate hikes
The Steamship Authority is proposing its largest fare increase to date, according to Steamship officials, to pay off a rising budget which is being...
Two fugitives arrested by immigration officials on Vineyard
Updated 1:55 pm
Two international fugitives were arrested on Martha’s Vineyard by Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston earlier this month on charges that they...
Mechanical issue, crew shortage causes SSA cancellations
An issue with a hose and a crew shortage has led to 10 trip cancellations for the Steamship Authority freight ferry Governor Monday.
Four morning...
Engine problems led to SSA cancellations
An engine problem on the Steamship Authority ferry Nantucket led to trip cancellations on the Vineyard route last Thursday.
The issue arose with the cancellation...
Vineyard schools see improvements in MCAS results
State education officials released the most recent results from standardized testing on Tuesday, and it shows Island public schools have made improvements.
The starkest contrast...
SSA construction pushing Seastreak to Oak Bluffs
The next phase of the Steamship Authority’s pier replacement project is pushing Seastreak to try continuing its Martha’s Vineyard route via Oak Bluffs rather...
Hoax call closes Martha’s Vineyard Airport Sunday
An alleged hoax call led to the temporary closure of Martha’s Vineyard Airport on Sunday afternoon.
West Tisbury Police Chief Matt Mincone told The Times...
SSA crew helps heart attack patient
A Sunday afternoon Steamship Authority ferry departure from Woods Hole needed to make a swift turnaround when one of its passengers suffered a heart...
Oak Bluffs lost $332,000 in cyber scam
New details have emerged about the August cyber scam that hit Oak Bluffs, including that the town was scammed out of $332,000. The funding...
Company eyes West Tisbury marijuana operation
Fine Fettle, a marijuana business that announced in the spring that it would close its West Tisbury operation, is planning to transfer over its...