The Martha's Vineyard Times
Thanks to all of you
A big thank you to all who organized, contributed to, and participated in my retirement party on July 9.
Where does ‘on-Island’ come from?
Over the last 30 years or so, the phrase "on-Island" has been more and more used.
The wrong spot for a monument
Our selectmen have voted to move the little known war memorial from it's somewhat obscure site at the triangle across from Whiting's Pond to the West Tisbury Town Hall.
So much support
We were so very impressed with the amount of support given to Sail Martha's Vineyard's 20th Seafood Buffet and Auction and the 6th Vineyard Cup Regatta Weekend.
Blighted mornings
Mornings will not begin with my saying to my four year old daughter, "Good morning, Peanut, it's time for school.
Joseph Uva
Joseph A.
Camp Jabberwocky presents annual play on Martha’s Vineyard
Campers and counselors at Camp Jabberwocky presented The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, their annual play, over the weekend.
Mary R. Follas
Mary Ruth Follas of Edgartown died Thursday, July 14, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Susan M. Curren
Susan McGarry Curren, age 58, died July 13, 2011, at her home in Lincoln.
Gertrude H. Kenney
Gertrude Hall Kenney, 85, died at her Vineyard Haven home on Sunday morning, July 17, 2011.
Memorial service for Peter Teel on July 29
A memorial service will be held for Peter Teel of Chilmark on Friday, July 29, at 11 am at Abel's Hill Cemetery.
Katherine E. Sanders
There will be a service celebrating the life of Katherine E.
Hugh W. Schwarz
A memorial celebration service to honor Hugh Schwarz will be held on Saturday, July 23, at 6 pm at the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club on Owen Little Way in Vineyard Haven.
First Vineyard Haven art stroll promises summer fun
The first annual Vineyard Haven Art Stroll will be held this Friday, July 15, from 5 to 8 pm along Main Street.
The young nation’s best and brightest go to Paris
"The Greater Journey," David McCullough's latest, is a grand panoramic tour of an era that might have been called the American Enlightenment.
The MV Times asks: What is the one “good eat” all should try?
Vineyard folk suggest their favorite places to eat, each worth a visit.
Religious hypocrisy, wherever it’s found
To the Editor:While I am deeply appreciative of the MV Times, and in particular, Don Hinkle, for
Quick response
I just wanted to give a big thank you to the South Beach life guard crew, Dave Spindle, Garret Rice, Crystal Miske, and Kursten Meehan.
Gratitude and admiration
We would like to express our sincere gratitude and admiration to the Martha's Vineyard Hospital Maternity staff for your high level of respect during our homebirth transport to the hospital Saturday, July 2.
A successful benefit
On Tuesday July 5, the Island Housing Trust and Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard produced a benefit concert, "Raising the Roof," at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.