Unofficially the first poet laureate of the Island was Dionis Coffin Riggs, who began hosting a poetry group at the Cleaveland House in West Tisbury in 1960.
Here is Dionis’s poem Wait, Spring, which was published in the April 19, 1996 Gazette:
Unofficially the first poet laureate of the Island was Dionis Coffin Riggs, who began hosting a poetry group at the Cleaveland House in West Tisbury in 1960.
Here is Dionis’s poem Wait, Spring, which was published in the April 19, 1996 Gazette:
The 5k for KJ race was established in honor of Vineyard high school student and cross country runner, Kevin H. Johnson, who lost his life in 2004 at the age of 16 in an automobile accident.
November stirs memories of bygone traditions, like the Thanksgiving horse race, a home-grown Island event if ever there was one.
Handmade artisan products, art, textiles, dolls, jewelry, crafts and more are featured at the World Market holiday pop-up shop at the Capawock Theatre.
After a strong summer, businesses in the three down-Island towns are gearing up for the launch of the holiday shopping season.
Buy local at Featherstone's 19th Annual holiday gift show celebrates the holiday season while supporting Island artists.
On Tuesday, the Chilmark School held their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, where kids run, walk, or trot their way down Middle Road from Beetlebung Corner to the end of Keith's field and back.
November brings cooler weather and the arrival of winter residents, especially waterfowl.
On the Vineyard autumn lingers like Islanders over coffee; no need to rush to the next appointment.
One of the most scenic roads on the Island, Middle Road is a unique area with stone walls and stunning views across farmland to the distant Atlantic Ocean.
The Martha's Vineyard Harley Riders gathered for the annual Red Stocking Fund run, that provides toys and clothing for needy Island children at Christmas.
The high school team surprised longtime assistant coach Jason O’Donnell with a heartfelt sendoff at his last home game before retirement.
As November days pass it is the perfect time of year for long hikes along up-Island paths and over deserted beaches.
The Vineyard's sandplain has a long history of fires, which shaped the ecology of the habitat. Fire suppression interrupted the pattern, threatening rare wildlife that is adapted to frequent fires.
Veterans and onlookers gathered in Ocean Park Thursday morning in honor of Veterans Day.
A controversial downtown streetscape plan took center stage at the Oak Bluffs special town meeting Tuesday night.
The Polly Hill Arboretum will always be a secret garden. As it changes with the seasons, every encounter holds the magic of a new discovery.