At Tisbury School, great pride in the community, parents, educator team
Of the many fine things of which the town of Tisbury has to be proud, I believe the Tisbury School is most noteworthy.
Wait ’til next year
The Island Little League season came to a belated close, Saturday, as some 11-year-old Little Leaguers challenged some 12-year-olds to a game at Veira Park, Oak Bluffs.
Students learn in non-traditional ways at Chilmark School
The Chilmark School is ready to begin the new school year.
A hopeful effort of parents, educators, students, and community at the West Tisbury School
Although many officially mark the New Year as January 1st, when September rolls around, families with school age children celebrate a different kind of "New Year.
The 22nd Sullivan 5K attracts 242, raises $26,000
One hundred sixty two persons, as young as 10 and as old as 80 ran the 22nd Sullivan 5K road race, benefit of the MV Hospital, Saturday.
Early goose season begins with a bang following Labor Day
The Massachusetts early Canada goose hunting season begins on Tuesday, September 7 and ends Saturday, September 25.
An eager new principal, a talented staff – Oak Bluffs School is ready
What a whirlwind summer this has been.
Youth Tennis Top Guns
Reid Yennie defeated Kent Leonard, 6-4, 4-6, 11-9 last Wednesday and claimed the Island's Junior Tennis Top Gun title, with a 7-1 record playing against other top juniors on the Vineyard.
Back to school
The newest crop of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School freshmen start a new school year today with a half-day orientation session from 7:40 am to noon.
VFC opens fall season
The Vineyard Football Club (VFC) masters traveled to Easton for its season opener in division five of the Over The Hill (40 and more) Soccer League South last Sunday.
Ahead in Island schools, leadership changes, renewed focus, clear vision
The 2010-2011 school year is about to begin, and I want to use this opportunity to update our community on all that has happened since June.
Inkwell beach reopened to swimmers
Inkwell Beach on Seaview Avenue in Oak Bluffs was reopened to swimming at 2 pm Thursday.
Lambert’s Cove Beach closed then reopened
In the latest round of beach closures, last Thursday health officials in West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs announced beach closures due to high levels of bacteria.
Remembering Ritchie
The annual Richie Madeiras Softball tourney, in memory of the popular Oak Bluffs shellfish warden and organized yearly by Ray Tattersall, took place last weekend at Tisbury's War Veterans Memorial Park.
Island Affordable Housing Fund looks to renters for funding
The Island Affordable Housing Fund has come up with a novel fundraising model that looks at summer renters as a funding source.
Hurricane Earl barrels toward close encounter with Vineyard
As Hurricane Earl accelerated toward New England at 5 pm Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for Martha's Vineyard.
President Obama departs Island with little fanfare
President Obama and his family departed Martha's Vineyard Sunday morning with no fanfare or public farewells.
A PFD is the one piece of equipment that could save your life
The summer crowds have melted away, the golfer-in-chief has departed, and Islanders are ready to get down to the serious business of preparing for the start of the 65th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
Choice and a solid foundation, at the Charter School
The Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School is entering its 15th year serving the families on Martha's Vineyard with a viable public school choice.