The Martha's Vineyard Times
No place for turbines
A year ago, we Islanders first learned that in addition to the Cape Wind project, Deval Patrick's energy department had chosen Nomans Land and Cuttyhunk to create another massive wind factory (166 turbines, each 50 stories high).
Safe cycling is a shared responsibility
In his Letter to the Editor of August 26, Dan Benedetto suggested, in a sarcastic and unpleasant way, that experienced cyclists that use the road are "killing him," and that they should use "bike paths.
Protection puts nature off limits
There comes a time where being over-protected is counterproductive.
We are not the ‘co-creators’
Last week's MV Times, Page 15, devotes an entire page to a planned ecumenical service entitled ''It isn't easy being green.
Chilmark
Well, the first annual Yoga Festival being held at the Beach Plum Inn is just the place for you to have those questions answered.
Eat fish, think locally
As a beach trash hunter/remover, I usually find one or two messages-in-a-bottle each summer.
Meinhart
I would like to give a public "well done" to the group responsible for planning and implementing the reverse 911 system in Edgartown.
More than a boat
In the first weeks of July, before the big fire, a 16-foot fiberglass skiff was taken from the Mayhew dock in Menemsha.
Alice Rose turns 100 on Martha’s Vineyard
Alice Rose of Oak Bluffs celebrated her 100th birthday on August 29 at a party in her backyard with family and friends.
Aim the energy conservation help directly at the homeowner
I have watched the debate over ocean wind farms on the Cape from the beginning.
There is money to be saved in residential and public buildings by new energy...
Promises of energy efficiencies in residential construction attract a great deal of attention.
Joy to share
I am writing today with a joy that I would like to share.
Pooch parade in Oak Bluffs
The second annual Good Dog Goods Martha's Vineyard Dog Parade took place this past Saturday, August 28, after being postponed the previous Sunday.
Let’s Move M.V.
On Saturday at Alley Park in Oak Bluffs, fitness experts and initiates gathered in the inaugural event for Let's Move, M.
A gift, if we see it that way
An Agricultural Society Cookbook, what a marvelous idea.
The president is out of touch
I am so sorry that President Obama is having a rainy vacation.
Hey, you
Hey you in the red Cadillac convertable with the top down, wearing a Gregg Norman straw golf hat, you know who you are.
More to thank
In our recent Letter to the Editor, to thank those who supported our efforts to clean up around Sunset Lake, we inadvertently omitted Tony's Market.
A real blessing
A few weeks ago, I made my very first visit to Martha's Vineyard and was hosted by lovely friends on Lake Tashmoo.
Imagine turbines in the wake of a hurricane
Let's picture the commercial wind turbines and hurricane Carol, August 30, 1954.