The Martha's Vineyard Times
Restore Mill Brook
It's been called the Cranberry Wars, and that conflict offers lessons that Islanders can learn from today. The period was not long ago, just...
Falmouth Academy students win at science fair
Four Vineyard students from Falmouth Academy have earned top honors at a state science and engineering fair held earlier this month.
Maverick Pil ‘26 of...
Real Estate Transactions: March 10 – 14, 2025
Edgartown
March 12, Bradford E. Pratt and Laura J. Pratt, trustees of Lot 13 S.H.F. Realty Trust, sold 6 Lauras Way to Jaroslav Kral for...
Police, fire to benefit unhoused in rivalry hockey game
This coming Saturday, memories will be made at the Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena as the Islands police officers and firefighters trade badges for blades...
A gift to the next generation of Island writers
At the first-ever Islanders Write midwinter celebration of authors, essayists, and journalists who make up the proud legacy of writers on the Island, the...
Capt. Everett Lee Whorton Jr.
Capt. Everett Lee Whorton Jr., 80, of Oak Bluffs, peacefully yet unexpectedly passed away at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was the...
Ted Edward Desrosiers
Ted Edward Desrosiers, a man who could fill a room with laughter and make everyone feel like an old friend, passed away on March...
Sean Allen Chalifoux
Sean Allen Chalifoux, 49, of Venice, Fla., passed away in front of loved ones, after succumbing to his injuries after being struck by a...
Patsy Shelton Fullin
Patsy Shelton Fullin of Vineyard Haven passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 14, 2025. She was 74.
Born on May 14,...
Karin Magid
Karin Magid, former owner of Red Pony Farm, passed away on Feb. 17, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1943, to Maurice Magid...
Vineyard Golf Club’s Seguin named PGA Cape Cod’s Pro of the Year
Eri Seguin, head professional at Edgartown’s Vineyard Golf Course in Edgartown, has been named Gary Philbrick Golf Professional of the Year by the PGA...
Poet’s Corner: Down for the count
Down for the count
By Jim Feiner
Mucous making
sputum spewing
I don't know what my body is doing
coughing rasping grasping hacking
This darn cold keeps on attacking
my nose...
Coast Guard Auxiliary offers new ‘Safe Boating Class’
The Martha’s Vineyard Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a Safe Boating Class on March 29. This is the first class offered on Martha’s Vineyard...
‘Membership Down!’ at the P.A. Club
“Membership Down!” has been wowing audiences and embarrassing contestants since 2018. It’s not to be missed, so head over to the P.A. Club to...
Community poetry reading with Claudia Taylor
On Sunday, March 23, from 2 to 3:30 pm, a poetry reading featuring members of the community will take place at the Edgartown library....
Friends of Vineyard Haven Library meetings
The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library always welcome new members. All volunteers and those who are interested in knowing more about the...
Guiding Good Choices for families
Calling all parents and child caregivers: Guiding Good Choices is a six-week evidence-based program from the M.V. Family Resource Center, about preventing risky behavior...
Birth
Angus Seán McMahon
Katie McMahon and Seán McMahon of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Angus Seán McMahon, on March 10, 2025, at...
Academic honors
Oak Bluffs School honor roll
Grade 5, High Honors: Spencer Blau, Daniil Brown, Ivy Korba, Eva Li, Nicoly Matheus, Theo Pereira, Piper Thompson.
Grade 5, Honors:...
Survey: Islanders open to Sunday hunting, on private land
There is support for hunting on Sundays on the Island, at least on private property, according to the results of an online survey distributed...