Harbor Homes Names New Shelter Director
With the Harbor Homes overnight winter shelter set to open for the season this weekend, the Island homelessness nonprofit announced today the arrival of a new shelter director.
New Appeal Asks About Cape Pogue Trail Permits
A new appeal from a Chappaquiddick land owner is questioning if The Trustees of Reservations has the proper permits for its oversand vehicle trails on Cape Pogue.
Golf Team Shines; Jacoby Light Heads to States
The Vineyard Golf team has enjoyed its strongest season in a long time, going 10-3 and capturing the Cape and Islands League title for the first time in 13 years.
State Police Suspend Two Troopers in Relation to Rape Investigation
A pair of state police troopers have been pulled off duty in connection with investigation into an alleged rape at police housing in Oak Bluffs.
Sheriff’s Meadow Receives Its Largest Land Acquisition
This week, the Vineyard Open Land Foundation gifted 335 acres of land to the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation in what marks the largest conservation land acquisition in the organization’s history.
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Lula Wins Brazilian Presidential Election
The contest for president between Lula and Bolsonaro was closely watched by the Vineyard’s Brazilian population.
Cross Country Team Wins League Championship
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys cross country team won the Cape & Islands League Championship last weekend.
Pet Parrot Escape Has a Happy Ending
In early October Coco the parrot escaped from his home in West Tisbury. Five days later, he was rescued by a fourth grader at the…
Aquinnah Split on Best Course of Action for Circle Properties
The Aquinnah select board this week debated the best way to consider the future of two high profile properties along the Aquinnah Circle.
New 40B Housing Project Proposed in Edgartown
The developer behind two of the most controversial housing proposals in recent years is coming back to Island officials with a plan to build 40…
Council on Aging Highlights Needs for the Howes House
The Up-Island Council on Aging is warning town officials that deteriorating infrastructure and a growing need for services could necessitate improvements or even a new…
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Derby Throwback
From the October 20, 1967 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The leads in the twenty-second annual fishing derby were further capsized during the final hours of fishing. The derby ended at noon on Sunday, and the weighing-in continued until 2 o’clock.
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