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Reno-only option likely off the table for high school project

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Officials planning the next Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building are widdling down their options for a rebuild, and possibly going by the wayside is the likely cheapest option — to completely renovate the...

Coastal climate change experiment pulled from Vineyard waters

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The novel experiment proposed to study ways to slow climate change through dumping thousands of gallons of sodium hydroxide into waters less than 10 miles from Nomans Land won’t take place near the Island...

67-year-old man airlifted from Waban Park

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Updated Feb. 7 The U.S. Coast Guard landed in Waban Park in Oak Bluffs Thursday afternoon to airlift a 67-year-old man off of the Island experiencing a medical emergency.  Coast Guard Spokesperson Diolanda Caballero said a...

The way of the kei

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It’s impossible to ignore 22-year-old Thomas Smith’s truck. First, it’s small. Really small, and white, and quite rectangular. While driving on Beach Road, Smith’s knees narrowly clear the steering wheel to reach the pedals,...

Vineyard Medical Care’s looming closure prompts growing waitlist concerns

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Michael and Melinda Loberg have run Vineyard Medical Care since the center opened its doors over a decade ago in Tisbury, serving thousands of Islanders and visitors over the years.  Now, the clock is ticking...

Firefighters douse Oak Bluffs house fire

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Oak Bluffs firefighters responded to a structure fire at a two-and-a-half story, wood frame home on John's Way, across from the PA Club, Wednesday afternoon.  Fire Chief Stephen Foster said, upon arrival, the first responders...

Islanders protest against Trump’s recent executive orders

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More than twenty Islanders stood out at Five Corners on Wednesday protesting Donald J. Trump’s numerous executive orders he signed since taking office in January.  Locals held up signs that read “Congress, Stand up to...

Amid deportation fears, Brazilian immigrants seek solace in faith and conservative values

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The front door of the First Baptist Church of Martha’s Vineyard has a welcome sign in Portuguese with a Brazilian and American flag, and inside there are wooden walls, an old organ, and a...

Bald eagle pair a welcome sight for birders

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Vineyarders say a photo of two adult bald eagles on Lagoon Pond underscores their hopes for more nesting pairs of the iconic bird on the Island, and shows local birders reaping the benefits of...

Smooth sailing on Steamship reservation day

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The Steamship Authority is reporting a smooth opening period for summertime reservations on its Vineyard route, which has been a daunting experience for the public in the past few years. Steamship Communications Director Sean Driscoll...

Island chicken farmers working to prevent avian flu  

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Updated Feb. 6 While Massachusetts health officials try to minimize the outbreak of bird flu, Vineyard farmers are working to prevent any infections from hitting their livestock.   Some farmers are taking precautions like keeping their fowl...

M.V. Center for Living announces new director

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Mary Holmes has been appointed as the new Executive Director at Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living following the retirement of former director Leslie Clapp, who is stepping down after three decades.  Holmes, who will officially...

Bank robber suspect to serve four months

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A third suspect in the armed bank robbery of Rockland Trust in Tisbury was sentenced to a stint in prison on Tuesday.  U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young issued a 3½-year prison sentence to...

Vineyarders rally for immigration protections 

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With Island immigrants reportedly staying home over fears of being deported under the Trump administration, a couple dozen Vineyarders rallied at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven to show their support for racial justice and...

Deceased turkeys undergoing testing for bird flu

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Around 20 turkeys found dead over the weekend in Edgartown are being tested for bird flu.  Edgartown Health Agent Brice Boutot said several clusters of deceased wild turkeys, the largest consisting of a dozen birds,...

State funding Island wildfire, pine-beetle defense projects

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A number of conservation areas on the Vineyard are receiving state funding to help prevent invasive species from degrading local forests and to mitigate wildfire hazards The Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation has been awarded $75,000 to...

Island health officials wary of bird flu

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With an avian flu outbreak suspected of killing up to 1,000 birds throughout Massachusetts, Island towns are warning residents to be cautious if they come across dead or sick birds.  There have been no confirmed...

SSA manager search committee considers member from the public

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More public input may be on the way in the Steamship Authority’s search for a new general manager.  During a Tuesday meeting, the recently formed Steamship Authority general manager search committee expressed its support of...

Trump wind order likely to impact unpermitted windfarms

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More than a week has passed since President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at the nascent offshore wind industry, and there is still some uncertainty as to which projects are in the...

ICE rumors spread Island-wide fear 

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The fear is real. Amid rumors and speculation that federal immigration enforcement agents would conduct raids on the Island on Thursday, schools and local businesses reported widespread absenteeism because undocumented immigrants were staying at home. Lumberyards...