A tulip Mother’s Day tradition is born
A new Mother’s Day tradition is blooming from within the Island's charming gingerbread village in Oak Bluffs.
In the day’s leading up to the Sunday holiday, Laurie DeJongh — a mother of two and steward...
Tisbury voters to decide school committee, health board races
Tisbury voters will be deciding who will represent them on the local school committee and health board during Tuesday’s town election.
Tisbury will be holding its election at its Emergency Services Facility on 215 Spring...
Dead alligator found on Martha’s Vineyard?
In a moment that will likely enter local wildlife lore, a West Tisbury resident stumbled on what he believes was the carcass of an alligator.
Dave Kelliher, a 40-year Island resident, said that on Saturday...
Vineyard drought status improves
While the Island’s drought status is improving, the state is still asking residents to limit their water usage.
According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental affairs, Martha’s Vineyard is in a mild...
Money earmarked for bike path repairs, ferry improvements
Updated May 12
State Sen. Julian Cyr announced on Friday morning that over $2 million in funding has been earmarked for ferry improvements and Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
If added to the final Fair Share supplemental budget,...
Airport terminal renovation gets MVC green light
Martha’s Vineyard Airport’s plans to renovate its outdated terminal got the endorsement from the Island’s regional planners.
On Thursday, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission completed its rapid review of the airport's proposed renovations to its terminal,...
Mincone to retire as West Tisbury Police Chief
After eight years serving as the Chief of Police, and over 30 years of service to the town, West Tisbury Police Chief Matthew L. Mincone has informed the town that he will retire on...
No dogs allowed: Chilmark passes new town hall pet policy
Dogs, cats, parrots and any pet in between will not be allowed in the Chilmark Town Hall building after June 1st following an animated policy discussion at the Select Board meeting on Tuesday.
While many...
Island community rallies around Rodenbaugh family
The family of Frank Rodenbaugh, the two-year-old Islander who died tragically in March, has launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild a playground at the Oak Bluffs School — and within hours they have raised...
Dukes County supports Steamship term limits
Dukes County Commissioners have unanimously supported a state bill for term limits on Steamship Authority board members.
The bill, filed by Dylan Fernandes, the state Senator for Plymouth and Barnstable, would limit board members to...
Newest freight vessel coming to Martha’s Vineyard
The Steamship Authority announced on Thursday morning that its newest freight vessel, the Aquinnah will be commissioned this month.
The ferry line will be holding the public celebration on Friday, May 16, at the Oak...
Vision fellowships aim to preserve, enrich Island life
The Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship and Vision Scholar has announced the latest recipients of its 2025 awards.
Among the projects receiving an award is a teacher aiming to reduce the dropout rate of Brazilian youth...
Calls intensify for SSA term limits
Amid escalating complaints from the public over disrupted service, mismanagement, and a faltering website, advocacy groups for passengers on and off the Island are ramping up their calls for term limits on the main...
Business owner faces harassment allegations
A prominent business owner on the Island is facing allegations of harassment filed by a former employee.
Suehellen Motta Rochel, a former employee at Bobby B’s in Vineyard Haven, received a year-long harassment prevention order...
Student newspaper receives top awards
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s newspaper, the High School View, received two prestigious awards from the New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA) awards ceremony held last Friday at Boston University.
The student-run newspaper earned...
Brush fire extinguished at Chilmark unhoused campsite
Updated, May 8
Fire officials in Chilmark are reporting that an unhoused person accidentally started a small brush fire at their campsite in April that quickly got out of control, engulfing his site and personal...
Public comments largely oppose State Forest cutting plan
If there was a vote on whether or not to clear the State Forest of 175 acres of white pine plantations, it would likely be a landslide against the proposal, at least according to...
New freight vessel makes first Vineyard voyages
There’s been a new ferry horn blaring in the Vineyard Haven and Woods Hole ports the past few days.
For the first time, the new freight vessel, the Barnstable, has been switched onto the Vineyard...
Massachusetts attorney general sues Trump over wind orders
In a move to disrupt President Donald Trump’s anti-wind agenda, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and colleagues from across the country are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to block the offshore wind...
Harbor Homes director resigns
Harbor Homes, a nonprofit that runs the Island’s only homeless shelter, will have a new interim director with the resignation of its current executive director, Dr. Brian L. Morris.
Morris resigned from his position effective...