Panel finds politics and fairness coexist in judicial system
There was nary a dispute nor the need for mediation, but there was a lively conversation during the Center for Dispute Resolution (also known as the Martha's Vineyard Mediation Program) panel discussion of the "Political Challenges Influencing (or not) Those Serving on the Bench.
Teens have a variety of questions for President Obama
The arrival this week of President Barack Obama and his family for vacation is causing a stir in all age groups, including teenagers.
In do over, R.M. Packer lowers bid for county fuel contract
The Dukes County manager, under fire for supervising an earlier bid process one county commissioner described as a fiasco, opened two new bids Tuesday, that were submitted in response to a reissued request for proposals to supply fuel oil to public buildings.
Obama Beat: Welcome Mr. President
A weekly gleaning of news reports about President Obama's vacation: Where he will stay, what he will do, and references to the Island (described as tony, chic and haven of the rich and powerful didn't you know?) and Islanders that may surprise some.
President Obama needs to take time and go fishing
The political pundits will be lathered up this week.
New tracking system fights prescription drug abuse
A new online tracking system, approved by state health regulators on August 11, will help pharmacists and physicians fight the growing problem of prescription drug abuse.
Boch lot provides space for weeds, not much else
What's come to be called the "Boch lot" is about three-quarters of an acre of vacant property on the waterside of Beach Road opposite the Citgo gas station and next to The Times office.
Tisbury trims healthcare plans for elected officials
Tisbury selectmen Jeffrey Kristal and Geoghan Coogan approved an amendment to the town's longstanding policy regarding group health care insurance for paid elected officials.
Advocates map the gap in Island addiction health services
Local public health advocates say large gaps in local health services, including the absence of any medical detox facility on the Island, present significant barriers to addicts trying to stay clean and sober.
Court swipes Tisbury bulldog from jaws of death
Monday, Edgartown District Court clerk/magistrate Liza Williamson reversed a decision by the Tisbury selectmen that ordered a bulldog that killed a cat in front of its horrified owner be euthanized.
Tisbury-Oak Bluffs committee, fishermen clash over consolidation
A testy exchange at an August 11 meeting of a Tisbury-Oak Bluffs joint committee formed to study regionalization of services in the two down-Island port towns illustrated the prickly nature of the debate that will dog town leaders looking to save costs through consolidation.
Oak Bluffs Police seek help to catch ‘peeping tom’ wanted for assault
Oak Bluffs police released a composite sketch Wednesday and issued a call for residents to take precautions against a "peeping tom," who entered an Oak Bluffs home and assaulted a woman.
A changing scene for Tisbury business
Despite several vacant storefronts along Main Street, Tisbury commerce gained ground this summer.
Mansion House uses geothermal technology to green its business
A geothermal heat pump system, run by the stored solar energy found in the abundant groundwater below the Mansion House, along with a sophisticated energy control system, now make the hotel one of the greenest hotels in Massachusetts, according to a press statement released this week by Susan Goldstein, the owner with her husband, Sherm, of the Vineyard Haven business.
Demonstration of new solar thermal technology
SunWaterMV, an Island company that specializes in solar technology, will hold an open house demonstration of ways to reduce fossil fuel use with new solar thermal technology.
Sports highlights
Eight tables were in play Saturday morning at the Bridge Club of Martha's Vineyard tables in the Tisbury senior center.
Sale tax holiday is this Saturday, Sunday
After a one-year hiatus, the sales tax holiday is back.
Grand Banks motor yacht sinks off Edgartown Harbor
A 40-foot motor yacht sank off Edgartown Saturday afternoon, after striking a hard object, likely a rock.
Summer residents criticize Oak Bluffs beach conditions
Oak Bluffs selectmen held their annual meeting with summer residents Tuesday.