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In good hands when you need a hand

On a recent early Sunday morning, at 1am, I had a health issue for which my husband had to call 911.

Beyond frustrated

I am lucky enough to have good health insurance, including Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Edgartown library welcomes new director with a party

On Friday, the Edgartown Library welcomed members of the community to meet the new director, Jill Hughes, at an open house.

New VTA shuttle will serve Menemsha loop route

In an effort to ease congestion in Menemsha and provide convenient off-site parking for visitors and the employees of local businesses, the Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) is now providing shuttle bus service between Menemsha and a town parking lot adjacent to the town transfer station off Tabor House Road.

MVSB files lawsuit against Pie in the Sky

Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank filed suit against Pie in the Sky, a bakery in Woods Hole adjacent to a bank branch.

Martha’s Vineyard swimmers compete in Italy

Rainy Goodale, Sue Jensen, and Les Cutler swam for Team USA last month in the World Masters Swimming and Open Water Championship in Riccione, Italy.

Candidate Warren talks donations and gets some in Edgartown

The three top contributors to Ms. Warren's campaign are Emily's List, $306,908, Harvard University, $157,451, and Moveon.org, $47,140.

Chilmark planning board discusses housing regulations

At a Chilmark planning board meeting Monday, board members and citizens discussed efforts to control house size within the town limits.

At 92, Betty Eddy Lidgerwood’s book is about life in the 1950s

From a collection of handwritten letters, Bet Eddy, of Chilmark, has penned her first book at the age of 92.

To view or not to view – a tale from long ago

All this foofaraw put me in mind of when I dealt in poles and wires and views. Five poles did not get taken down; they were never put up.

Habitat for Humanity completes 8th Martha’s Vineyard home

Joe, Jennifer, and their six-year-old daughter Briana will purchase the eighth Island house built by the Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard.

Writer draws inspiration from Camp Jabberwocky campers

Writers are writers, and they will find a way to express themselves against all odds.

Try it

Let us say at the outset that we are great fans of Josh Aronie and his (former) Menemsha Café, now Saltwater Café.

A solid gold partner

On Saturday, June 16, a solid gold bridge luncheon took place at my house to celebrate a solid gold bridge partner, Judy Morse.

Living continental

Just like Edgartown, only maybe a bit cheaper.

Roads safe for all

My sincere thank you to the flag men and women who worked on the sidewalk project in Vineyard Haven this past spring.

As Oak Bluffs sees fit

To the Editor:Though I hesitate to express my opinion, having only been coming to this Island for 30 years and not having any ancestors who are buried here, I will nevertheless dare to say that the eventual construction of the Roundabout will not irretrievably change the character of Martha's Vineyard.

A cultural icon

We lost a cultural icon on Martha's Vineyard this week, and everyone here is feeling the loss.

A star

Richard was a star.