Julia Goujiamanis
Fishermen organizing ‘flotilla’ protest against offshore wind
In response to recent concerns over offshore wind and with debris washing up on Nantucket and Island beaches from a fractured turbine blade, the...
On the campaign trail in the ‘Kamala Car’
Gretchen Baer, who grew up on the Island and currently resides in Arizona, demonstrates her political support through her art.
It’s likely you’ve seen one...
General store pitched for vacant Menemsha property
While temporarily on hold, a new proposal is in the works to fill a vacant Menemsha storefront with a new general store.
William Seward and...
Highlighting truth in a “post-truth era”
A conversation about uncovering truth in a “post-truth era” kicked off this year’s Islanders Write series on Sunday night at Featherstone.
The opening talk was...
Island’s second Blockchain Braintrust Retreat
Bringing together policymakers and Black leaders in the crypto industry, panelists at last week’s second annual Blockchain Braintrust Retreat in Vineyard Haven addressed the...
Andrea’s Auto to close
Inside Andrea Dello Russo’s spray-painted garage — with walls covered in chunky letters and animated designs — loads of auto repair equipment and motorcycles...
Opening up the Ag Fair
On the eve of the 162nd Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society’s Ag Fair, the extensive preparations are coming to a close. And like every year,...
Island Brazilian leader nominated for ‘Notable Award’
Meiroka Nunes, originating from the small city of Mantena located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has lived on the Vineyard for close to 20 years...
A tabernacle of stories told live
During her adolescence, Bonnie Levison was humiliated by her height. She stood taller than practically all of the boys in her grade during middle...
Black history: A focus on personal narratives
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival hosted several screenings this past weekend, with a few followed by a segment titled “The Color of...
A celebration of Jewish culture, and a voice of protest
Updated, Aug. 1
Artists, musicians, and members of the Island’s Jewish community gathered at the Jewish Culture Festival in West Tisbury last week, organized by...
A symbolic addition to the new Tisbury School
Tuesday marked a symbolic milestone in the Tisbury School renovation process: construction of letters “Tisbury School” were completed on the new building’s exterior, according...
A protest over an International musician’s stance on Israel
Monday evening marked the second annual Jewish Culture Festival in West Tisbury, an event organized through Vineyard Chabad to bring the Vineyard’s Jewish community...
Winging it for the baby robins
As a self-described animal person, Edgartown IT Manager Adam Darack didn’t need to think twice when it came to saving three baby robins that...
State insurance holders squeezed from Island dental care
Getting dental care on the Island has remained a challenge for many residents, but a recent insurance policy change with an off-Island office is...
46th annual Possible Dreams fundraiser announced
The 46th annual Possible Dreams fundraiser will be hosted by Seth Meyers this Sunday at 4 pm, to benefit Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS).
A...
New testing method helping toxic algae response
“When in doubt, stay out,” is the motto that the Massachusetts government reports when it comes to swimming in freshwater ponds with the risk...
Taqueria opens in Vineyard Haven
Through smiles and cheers, Vineyard Haven taqueria El Barco celebrated its grand opening in a red-ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning, facing the waterfront that inspired...
As mental health crisis surges, so does a push for co-response
Inside the Edgartown Police Department on a recent June morning, an Edgartown man sat in desperation, facing Police Chief Bruce McNamee. Through occasional tears,...
Tisbury celebrates annual Street Fair
Monday evening marked the annual Tisbury Street Fair and Tisbury's birthday, with crowds and tables winding up Main Street, many of which represented new...