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Several former members of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport commission, including two chairmen, all veterans of a costly legal battle with the Dukes County Commission over the statutory role of the county appointed airport commission,...

The West Tisbury Police summonsed Matthew Howell, 56, and Scott Fielding, 22, on charges of violating the state's social host law by knowingly providing a place for minors to consume alcohol, Lieutenant Matt Mincone...

Farley Built Inc. is the new name of Drew’s Cove Builders. The West Tisbury construction company, owned by Farley Pedler, specializes in custom homes with an emphasis on energy efficiency. To contact Farley Built,...

Oak Bluffs police have turned to Facebook to assist their search.

The whaleship Charles W. Morgan departed Vineyard Haven harbor Wednesday morning, accompanied by the sounds of horns and cannons from nearby boats and the cheers and applause of people gathered on nearby docks. Onlookers...

The climate change awareness group 350 Martha’s Vineyard Island will host a forum in support of the effort to decommission the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth from 7 to 9 pm, Monday, June...

West Tisbury town administrator Jennifer Rand told selectmen at their Wednesday meeting last week that she has received only one bid to replace the State Road cemetery fence with a new and longer enclosure....

Edgartown selectmen agreed Monday to support hiring an additional Edgartown School kindergarten teacher for the 2014-2015 school year. Edgartown School principal John Stevens told selectmen at their regular Monday meeting that the school planned...

Raised on Chappaquiddick, Edgartown School graduate Anna-Liza Villard-Howe returned to the Island as commander of a NOAA research vessel.

Bunch of Grapes Bookstore on Main Street in Vineyard Haven has named Molly Coogan as its new store manager and event coordinator. Ms. Coogan, formerly the managing director of children's programs at the Martha's Vineyard...

Kelleher Real Estate is announcing the addition of two talented professionals to their office staff, George Pimentel, the brother of the much-loved Jaqueline Pimentel, and niece Morgan Woods. After spending considerable time on the...

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) recently certified Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary LLC national certification through the Center for Women and Enterprise in Boston. Vineyard Herbs is now vetted and certified as...

Following a busy weekend of visitors, the Charles W. Morgan is expected to leave Tisbury Wharf for New Bedford at 9 am, Wednesday morning. “When we leave is the most frequently asked question,” a Morgan...

To the Editor: I would like to thank the people that were at the War Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, June 14, who helped me when I fell. Also, I'd like to thank the first...

Yes, I am the woman whose heartily called-out “Thank You” is most sincere. Our safety is dependent on your help. While riding on a busy road is not ideal, sometimes it is necessary to get to the trails that are open to us. Therefore, it is essential that our steeds be willing to negate their natural instinct of flight and trust in their rider to keep them safe. This can be especially challenging when large trucks towing “monsters” are going by.

I realize this is a seasonal community which is funded primarily through tourism, however if you continue to allow the cost of living to be so expensive what will the outcome be? The future of the Vineyard? In the past year, I personally know of longtime Island families that have moved off Island because it is too expensive to continue the fight and struggle to live here.

To the Editor: What was just an idea in the fall during one of our first Wellness Committee Meetings at the Tisbury School became a reality on June 10. With help from several members of...

To the Editor: On the heels of the kickoff to the summer season, the Vineyard Montessori School hosted their annual spring fundraiser, a two-part, aviation-themed event with daytime family fun and an evening of camaraderie...

To the Editor: I would like to acknowledge the wonderful events hosted by American Legion Post 257 in Vineyard Haven with the parade and rededication ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Veterans Memorial Park....

The state of Massachusetts will be conducting another controlled burn today (Sat) from 11 AM to 4 PM south of West Tisbury Road.