The Martha's Vineyard Times
Let’s go fly a kite
On Saturday, Sept. 7, from 12 pm to dusk, enjoy spending time with friends and family in beautiful Ocean Park. There will be free...
Can you dig it?
Head over to Katama Landing, and learn techniques for harvesting shellfish from the constables of the Edgartown shellfish department. You do not need a...
Book arts
Have fun creating six different accordion (concertina) books that are cut and folded from single sheets of watercolor paper. Sometimes called meander books, flip-flop...
Coming up at the West Tisbury library
On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 9:30 am, join Claire Page for “Moving Stories,” a children’s creative dance class to explore, develop, and grow into...
Poet’s Corner: so this happened
so this happened
By Michael Oliveira
first light rain of acorns
knocked on the forest floor
summoned summer forward
towards autumn's yet unopened door
cold umber light spread
as the sea...
Real Estate Transactions: August 26 – 30, 2024
Edgartown
August 27, Leo Catino sold 9 Hannahs Way to Jane Kentnor Dean for $1,099,000.
August 30, Gary A. Daula sold Meetinghouse Village Condominium Unit No....
Court Report: August 12 – 30, 2024
August 12
Alexander J. Snecinski, Vineyard Haven; 69; operation under influence of liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation; arraigned and...
Louisa B. Luening
Mother, grandmother, sister, friend, force of nature, and deeply beloved Martha’s Vineyard community member, Louisa B. Luening died peacefully in her sleep at the...
Marilyn Jo Wey
Marilyn Jo Wey, 79, of Oak Bluffs passed away peacefully in Falmouth Hospital on August 21, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and...
David Harris Dibble
David Harris Dibble passed away on August 4, 2024. He spent his life in pursuit of freedom and adventure, and died while on his...
Nobnocket what …?
To the Editor:
I want to thank Mr. Kenneth Wainwright for his very informative letter about the zoning violations that would occur if a rooming...
PETA reflects on rise of alpha-gal
To the Editor:
Good news! Lone star tick bites are increasing in Martha’s Vineyard, with more than 149 cases this year. That’s “good news” because...
Oak Bluffs replaces water mains
Oak Bluffs Water District Superintendent Michael Silvia told The Times the town was wrapping up tying in new lines as a part of a...
Love and gratitude to Andrea’s Auto
To the Editor:
It is with tremendous regret that we witness the closing of Andrea’s Auto, and face the loss of another Island treasure. No...
The Woods Hole back in business
The Woods Hole is returning home after suffering some damage to its propellers earlier this week.
The vessel had been taken to Thames Shipyard and...
Jazz and Blues Summerfest
Don’t end your summer without catching the Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest. The events will be held at the Old Whaling Church, and...
Annual Used Tackle Sale
Love to fish? Just learning how? Either way, you’re in luck. The Martha's Vineyard Surfcasters Association is having its annual used tackle sale while...
Mid-Island Gallery Stroll
Get your art on at the first annual Mid-Island Gallery Stroll, which began August 18 from 3 to 5 pm and continues every other...
The SylvieBags era, itself soon vintage
Sylvie Farrington will be closing her popular handmade accessories business SylvieBags this fall, after 27 years. Made from authentic midcentury fabrics, her bags have...
Endorsement for Thomas Moakley
To the Editor:
The office of state representative is a vital one for any community, and it requires a person with the right judgment, temperament,...