Times outdoor columnist Nelson Sigelman wins NEOWA writing award
The New England Outdoor Writers Association (
No quick end in sight to Sengekontacket pond summer shellfishing ban
Edgartown shellfish constable Paul Bagnall said he is extremely frustrated with a state decision to keep Sengekontacket Pond closed to shellfishing again this
Martha’s Vineyard’s Windemere nursing home wins state approval for facelift
The Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which provides nursing home care and physical rehabilitation for Island residents, will embark on a major physical rehabilitation of its own.
Oak Bluffs bridge and restroom project schedules are tight
Oak Bluffs town officials have expressed concern about the tight schedules surrounding two construction projects and the impacts of any delays during the busy summer tourist season.
Martha’s Vineyard gas prices are among the highest in nation
Gas prices in Massachusetts rose another 16 cents per gallon last week and are now averaging $3.
New Menemsha dock takes shape, as summer nears
Chuck Stevens of Mystic, Connecticut is a member of the Coast Guard auxiliary air wing.
Edgartown selectmen approve new alcohol, taxi licenses
In a courtesy call to Edgartown selectmen Monday, local businessman Brion McGroarty said he intends to seek permits to transfer his alcohol license to the building where Nectar's and Flatbread Pizza now operate adjacent to the Martha's Vineyard Airport.
Dukes County commissioners treat employees to lunch and praise
The elected Dukes County commissioners treated county employees, board members, and volunteers to lunch Tuesday, April 26, and served up a heap of praise.
Tisbury voters re-elect Jeff Kristal by 12 votes
Tisbury voters went to the polls Tuesday, April 26 and re-elected Jeff Kristal selectman.
Martha’s Vineyard police will collect unwanted prescription drugs Saturday
Tisbury, Chilmark, West Tisbury, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown police will provide Island residents with a safe, secure means of disposing of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs.
Chilmark voters make short work of $7 million budget, annual warrant
Chilmark voters made quick work of their annual town meeting warrant Monday, at the Chilmark Community Center.
Red Cross hosted blood drive Tuesday to meet critical need
The Red Cross announced that school vacations across the area had contributed to a drop in blood donations.
Cape and Vineyard Electric Co-op awards solar project contract
The Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC) has announced the award of its solar photovoltaic (PV) project to American Capital Energy (ACE).
Chilmark selectmen will withdraw Tea Lane farmhouse article
Chilmark selectmen agreed to withdraw an article from Monday's annual town meeting warrant that would have asked for $150,000 in community preservation act funds (CPA) to renovate the historic Tea Lane farmhouse, on the corner of Middle Road and Tea Lane.
Tisbury Water Works will flush hydrants
The Tisbury Water Works (TWW) will begin its annual program to flush town hydrants on Monday, April 25.
Dukes County commissioners will treat employees to lunch
The Dukes County commissioners will sponsor a buffet lunch for county employees and invited Island officials, at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School cafeteria Tuesday.
Chris Fischer remembers Olive, his best friend, thanks searchers
Olive, Chris Fischer's black Lab who disappeared from his home in Chilmark on December 31, was found yesterday, April 21, drowned in Chilmark Pond.
West Tisbury School student council helps Pine Tree Inn shelter
Middle school students from the West Tisbury School Student Council collected and delivered 15 boxes of toiletries, food, socks, and other sundries to the Pine Street Inn, a homeless shelter in Boston, on April 8.