It’s a matter of our appetite
If BP would stop using oil dispersants — they are horrible biologically.
Thanks to Camp Jabberwocky for what it does
I received this email from my sister, Sharon O'Connor, recounting her trip to pick up a friend at the ferry boat dock.
Trees gone, but the view remains impaired
Now that the Tisbury town fathers have opened up the view at Lake Tashmoo from the State Road overlook, perhaps now they can concentrate on removing the tall weeds by the roadside that obstruct that lovely view they worked so hard to get for us.
Pilots can help hold the noise down
As we sat outside enjoying the cooling night breezes, conversation was continually brought to a halt by the steady procession of private planes and jets overhead.
Help reduce speed on Franklin Street
This is an open letter to all those concerned with traffic safety on Franklin Street, Vineyard Haven.
Wonderful celebration
The Memorial Day Picnic Committee would like to thank the nearly 400 people who joined us at the Tisbury Waterworks for another wonderful Memorial Day celebration this year.
Unforgettable
Thank you to our Vineyard friends for joining us in the celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary, which we celebrated on June 6, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, Vineyard Haven.
Democracy as corporations see it
Many saw it coming, mostly political philosophers and writers that saw the intrinsic values of democracy slowly being dismantled by the corporations.
Community wind instead
I just don't feel comfortable that any planning agency on this Island has the comprehension or rules in place to handle the potential for the proliferation of hundreds of steel towers that may be constructed on this Island in the coming years.
A question of commitment
Laurie Perry-Henry, I also totally agree that Obama and Gates should both apologize for acting "stupidly" toward Sgt.
Cowardly hit and run
Just wanted to say thanks to the coward that ran over my cat the night of June 25, at approximately 7 pm.
Bad decision by Oak Bluffs selectmen
I spoke to Oak Bluffs selectman Duncan Ross (and several of the other selectmen) about the lawsuit initiated by Peter Martell against the fire chief and the town of Oak Bluffs, which was recently decided in Mr.
I choose not to hire businesses that employ illegal aliens
When I go shopping at the grocery and liquor stores and at donut and sandwich shops, or when I hire businesses for services, such as home repair or lawn care, I do expect to pay a bit more because of our location.
A red letter day
In the rush of our day to day lives with all its routines and rigors, we often fail to take note or are caught unaware of those special moments that end up being among the most important of our lives.
Putting daylight where we want it
To the Editor:The summer is just a few days old and already the days are getting shorter.