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Aquinnah: Squibnocket Pond alert
The collaboration of Wampanoag tribal members and Danza Organica “âs nupumukâunean (We Still Dance),” which was performed last week at the Yard sounds like...
Aquinnah: Circle Time and Mobile Market
The Annual Aquinnah Native Artisans Market and Aquinnah Public Safety Day were held this Saturday and I have never seen so many people there....
Aquinnah: Old, new, borrowed, blue
I got the opportunity to speak with Bradford (Brad) Lopes II, the new program director at the Aquinnah Cultural Center this week. He is...
Aquinnah: Cultural Center exhibit
The Aquinnah 4th of July parade was fun even without the beach treasure hunt. For the second year in a row, the parade was...
Aquinnah: Native Artisans Market
Congratulations to Tom Murphy who is our new selectperson. It was a tight race between Tom and Adrian Higgins and, while Adrian was not...
Aquinnah: Indoor dining returns
The annual town meeting was this past Saturday, and it went pretty well. People behaved themselves for the most part and we got through...
Aquinnah: Yoga at the town hall
The West Tisbury School gave the eighth graders a wonderful send off last Thursday. It was held at the Ag Hall which had been...
Aquinnah: Library events
Good news everyone, you no longer have to go down-Island for a decent meal. The Outermost Inn is opening tonight, June 10, call 508-645-3511...
Aquinnah: Seaweed Art Gallery
I’m sorry everyone. It was all my fault, really it was. I take full responsibility. I broke my hard and fast rule to never...
Aquinnah: Memorial Day weekend
What glorious weather we are having! I can’t remember a May that was this warm and beautiful here in a long time. We even...
Aquinnah: Seaweed art gallery
Well, I didn’t jump into the ocean on New Year’s Day, and I haven’t been swimming through the winter, but I did just go...
Aquinnah: Spring and summer events
The time has now come in Aquinnah when you can safely say “Happy spring.” Although it is not as green in town as it...
Aquinnah: Shops are opening
Stores at the Cliffs are open! There is life in Aquinnah! On the Cliffs, Stony Creek Gifts and Hatmarcha Gifts are open most days...
Aquinnah: Carry in, carry out
A few days after the spectacular beach cleanup that took place about two weeks ago, Anja May and Spa Tharpe were walking on Philbin...
Aquinnah: Sister Island Relief Committee
My friends, I have some very sad news. Nicholas Wallen passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2021 in Stonington, Conn. He was born in the...
Aquinnah: Vineyard of the future
It kind of feels like spring might actually be here to stay. The daffodils are blooming all over town and the weather has been...
Aquinnah: Earth Day beach clean-up
Easter Sunday started with a sunrise service at the Gay Head Community Baptist Church led by pastor Sean McMahon, and ended with perhaps one...
Aquinnah: Best of the Vineyard
This past weekend was Passover, and this coming weekend is Easter, the time of rebirth has begun. While it may not be time for...
Aquinnah: Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
While all large in-person events have been cancelled on the Island, many arts organizations are doing amazing work online. The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is...
Aquinnah: Senior discussion group
Did anyone notice the snow fall on Sunday? It was a sunny if cool day and then the clouds rolled in, the temperature dropped...