Lara O'Brien
MVTV’s ‘Addiction— Got a Minute?’
Colin Patrick McGuiggin Gear was born with ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome. Diagnosed at age 10, he led a life not unlike other students with...
Star of your own show
On the Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road in a newer office nestled in the woods is Martha’s Vineyard TV, or MVTV, the only TV outlet on...
Legacy of Judge Herbert Tucker Jr. celebrated
On Saturday, with a kind breeze and blue sky as the backdrop, the African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard celebrated the life and local...
Sea school
In 1961 Martha’s Vineyard resident Robert Douglas, now 86, bought a house next to Owen Park. Overlooking an empty harbor, he drew plans for...
Bob Moore charts a new course
After 20 years at the helm of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School, Bob Moore celebrates with the students, parents, teachers, and school community...
Keith Chatinover wins Activist of the Year award
Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School senior Keith Chatinover has won the High School Activist of the Year Award. This award is being given out...
Giving voice to the plight of refugees
Justen Ahren was visibly jetlagged when we met at the Black Dog cafe on April 2. He had just returned from Lesbos, Greece, where...
Don’t call Brennan handicapped
Twenty-six-year-old Brennan Srisirikul is a singer, actor, and a self-proclaimed roller. At birth he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, requiring him to use a...
‘If I Were President’
The YMCA After-School Program (ASP) caters to over 70 children in kindergarten to fifth grade from all the Island schools. The program provides a...
The Charter School presents ‘The Neverending Story’
For this year’s play at the Katharine Cornell Theater, the Charter School presents the story of a young boy who takes refuge from bullies...
Guns and hoses
The upcoming second annual police versus fire department hockey game is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, at 5:30 pm. Oak Bluffs firefighter and paramedic...
Breaking free from plastic
Last Tuesday evening 30 community members met at Island co-housing in West Tisbury to figure out ways to reduce their use of plastic packaging,...
The little school that could
Morning meeting at the Martha’s Vineyard Charter School was particularly charged on Tuesday. Led by the students, the nearly 180 kids, faculty, and parents...
On The Bedside Table: Lara O’Brien
This week’s Bedside Table comes from Tisbury resident Lara O’Brien.
The very best part of Christmas has been the gift of books from my children....
Hockey, teens, and trust
On Thursday I caught up with Matt Mincone at the newly renovated ice arena. Matt has been a consistent and steady voice at the...
Ringing in the holiday season
Rick Reinhardsen stands quietly beside a red kettle held on a tripod and gently rings a small bell while Christmas music plays on an...
Michael Blanchard uses imagery to fight addiction
Michael Blanchard is an open book of a man who has struggled with addiction and found a healing road in recovery. He now chooses...
The British invade Martha’s Vineyard
Like any good invasion, it all started with some guys having a few pints in a tavern. In the year 2000, five automobile enthusiasts...
The Charter School graduates 14
Updated Wednesday June 7
Under a white high-top canopy and with a billowing breeze, Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School hosted its largest class in 17...
True Colors Ball
The dirt road to the Yard dance studio in Chilmark was lined with rainbow flags. Inside, the dance floor was literally bouncing as about...