Sarah Shaw Dawson
Wall by wall
Editor’s note: This piece is part of a collaboration with potter Victoria Wolf and her exhibit “Show Me the Way to Go Home” at...
Small standout calls for ending political violence
Following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, two Island residents stood outside the newly opened Boch Park in Vineyard Haven...
From place to place
Editor’s note: This piece is part of a collaboration with potter Victoria Wolf and her show “Show Me the Way to Go Home” opening...
Islanders plead with lawmakers to pass housing legislation
Updated September 10th.
Representatives from across the Island traveled to the Massachusetts State House and tuned in virtually on Tuesday morning to passionately advocate for...
Housing bank advocates gear up for legislation push
The effort to pass key legislation that would help the Island raise funding for affordable housing is ramping up, with legislators, nonprofits, and town...
Empty vessels, empty homes
Editor’s note: In collaboration with the artist putting on this show, the MV Times will be releasing a series of articles that profile Islanders...
From Croatia to the Vineyard
Editor’s note: As part of an ongoing series, The MV Times is sharing the stories of some of the hundreds of students who received...
Goodbye summer, hello school
Under a bright September sun, kindergarteners through high school seniors made the time-honored journey from a carefree summer back to the order and expectations...
Experiencing the wonder abroad
Editor’s note: As part of an ongoing series, The MV Times is sharing the stories of some of the hundreds of students who received...
Agricultural Fair 2025: Piglets, rides, and joy
The annual four-day Agricultural Fair brought in Islanders and visitors, family and friends for the 163rd time this past weekend — a celebration for...
J-1 student finds a home on the Island
Editor’s note: Over the coming weeks, The MV Times will be sharing the stories of a handful of the hundreds of students who received...
Fern & Feather preschool closes its doors
A local preschool that has provided child care the last six years officially closed ahead of the upcoming school year after program directors were...
Local food program geared toward better health outcomes
Among steel kitchen appliances and a table full of fresh fruits and vegetables, locals and Island visitors learned how to make pesto from scratch...
‘We’re all in the same boat’: The J-1 student series
Editor’s note: Over the coming weeks, The MV Times will be sharing the stories of a handful of the hundreds of students who received...
Lady Fest rides again
A beloved, Islander-run music festival is coming back with a bang this fall after a brief hiatus. Lady Fest will raise money for survivors...
Katama Meadows receives town support
A housing project in Edgartown is getting support from the town’s select board after extensive discussion, though environmental concerns were raised.
Katama Meadows, formerly known...
Joy and jazz
Grace Kelly, a singer-songwriter, bandleader, and dynamic saxophonist, will be performing on-Island, the last stop on her 20th anniversary Summer Tour.
Kelly will take the...
Health Imperatives face increased federal cuts
The Island provider of abortions and other comprehensive healthcare services could be losing a significant amount of funding because of federal legislation aimed at...
Chilmark launches new housing initiative
A new incentive program that rewards homeowners for renting to year-round working residents, instead of as short-term rentals, just went live in Chilmark.
Seasonal residents...
Homelessness, food insecurity could rise with federal cuts
Leaders of local nonprofits and service providers are warning that pending cuts from the federal government and the Trump administration could result in more...