The Martha's Vineyard Times
Poet’s Corner: Sweet Nothings
Sweet Nothings
By Valerie Sonnenthal
a hazy night sky
mutes blinking red lights
etched into the horizon
silent lambs sleep
in a heap of sheep
under a beetlebung tree
dogs lie in...
Births
Rafael Batista Palhares
Karine de Paula and Ralfhe Palhares of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Rafael Batista Palhares, born on Jan. 10,...
Federal officials postpone Vineyard Wind webinar
A torrent of questions pushed federal officials to postpone a webinar about Vineyard Wind that was scheduled for this month.
The Bureau of Safety and...
Sam Feldman
It is with great sadness and love that the family of Samuel Feldman announces his death at 95 (years young) on January 8th at...
Steamship announces reservations opening day
The Steamship Authority has announced the dates for reserving vehicle passage on summer ferries, and officials say that they have tested the website and...
The High School View: Juvenile Diversion Program; Healthcare for students
Read the MVRHS High School View: 1-9-2025
The High School View is staffed and prepared entirely by students from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School,...
Problem with forest clear-cutting
To the Editor:
This letter is in response to “Rising criticism of State Forest cutting plan” (Dec. 27). It’s clear-cut frivolous government spending.
I'm very wary...
Chef Deon rises above
To the Editor:
There is an exciting event that takes place on Martha’s Vineyard that receives little fanfare, but it provides community, joy, sustenance, and...
A holiday thanks to Oak Bluffs businesses
To the Editor:
Over the winter break, Oak Bluffs businesses collaborated with the Children’s Room at the Oak Bluffs Public Library (OBPL) to entertain the...
High school budget up nearly 9 percent
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee voted Monday to certify a Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget of approximately $29.5 million, an increase of...
Camilla Rogers
Camilla Rogers (“Cammy”), 62, of Oak Bluffs died on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at her home.
She was the daughter of Sylvia (Coutinho) Rogers, and...
Court Report: Dec. 21, 2024 – Jan. 2. 2025
Dec. 21
Luis F. Santiago, Vineyard Haven, 18; unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding in violation of special regulation, case closed.
Dec. 23
Tamara J. King,...
Ulysses Lear
Ulysses Lear left this world on Dec. 13, 2024.
He was born to James Joseph Lear and Thelma Cecile Fortune on July 23, 1929, in...
Sybil Mae Moreis
Sybil Mae Moreis, 94, of Oak Bluffs died on Monday evening, Jan. 6, 2025, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond...
Renald Cajolet
We remember Renald Guy Cajolet (“Ron”) of Westford, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Care Dimensions Hospice in Lincoln. Ron...
The Rev. Richard E. Olson
The Rev. Richard E. Olson died on Dec. 15, 2024, at Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.
He was born in 1932 in Worcester to...
Richard N. Cohen
Richard Neysa Cohen of West Tisbury, an avid sailboater and birder, died on Dec. 25, 2024, in the company of family. He died peacefully...
Karsten David Larsen
Karsten David Larsen, 57, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 27, 2024, less than a third of a mile from the home...
Tisbury voters approve library ballot question
Updated, Jan. 8
Tisbury voters on Tuesday approved a $4.8 million funding request that will be used for the addition and repair of Vineyard Haven...
Fred Pekari
Frederick Pekari (“Fred”) passed away on August 9, 2024, in Falmouth, after a long illness, at 88.
Fred was born in New Haven, Conn., where...