Molly Purves

My heart goes out to the two families on the Island who lost their babies these past weeks. The moment my son was born,...

Happy halfway through March, everyone! That means spring is just two and a half months away. I know the official start of spring is...

I hope everyone had a good February break, whether you were away or home on staycation. My family and I were away in Puerto...

Forgive me for the short column this week, but I’m on vacation. Yes, that’s right, I have finally joined the ranks of Vineyarders who...

I’m not sure if this happens to you, but whenever I travel off-Island, I run into someone from Martha’s Vineyard. Once I was in...

Last Friday the “Sauer 6” hosted a party at the old Town Hall, celebrating the adoption finalization of their two daughters, Jaleah and Luz....

While I am so delighted that the Patriots won the Super Bowl, and that Tom Brady (and the rest of the team) has broken...

This past weekend was one of the best I’ve had on the Vineyard in a long time. It’s got to be one of the...

Welcome home to Jim Wallen, who flew to Majorca after Thanksgiving. From there he joined Seaquell, a 108-foot sloop captained by his son Zachary....

I know things may seem bleak right now; it’s the beginning of January in Aquinnah, and that means we won’t see spring until June....

Happy New Year one and all. I hope the holidays were kind to everyone and that life has slowed to its less hectic post-holiday...

Happy New Year, one and all. New Year’s Day is the last holiday of the Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hanukkah, New Year’s trifecta, which can be restorative...

Pam Glavin has once again put up “Carl’s Wishing Tree” at Carl Widdis’ graveside in the Aquinnah cemetery. In honor of Carl’s generous spirit,...

The Aquinnah Artisans Holiday Sale that was held over the weekend was so delightful. Gabriella Camilleri, our town clerk, organized it, and there were...

I know the winter is supposed to be the quiet time on the Island, but the up- Island folk are really upping their game...

If you are thinking of going for a walk in the woods, think twice, as shotgun season started this past Monday. If you are...

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it. And to those who don’t, I support you in your choice. For myself, I’m looking forward to...

Why is it that it’s November and I’m still really busy? Nothing seems like it’s slowing down at all. I mean aside from the...

Something really terrible happened in Aquinnah last week. Juli Vanderhoop was robbed of $6,000. Someone came into her home when she was not there...

In light of the horrific domestic terrorism that happened this past week, including 11 people killed at a synagogue and two black people killed...