Island Light: Fall Back
An hour of sun was added in the early morning but subtracted from one’s evening activities. This annual shifting of priorities and schedules can be a grumble and groan, but comes with some gifts too. A date with the sunrise feels more accessible now, over coffee and quiet, the perfect way to begin the story of a new day. So long daylight saving time, see you in the spring.
Girls Soccer Repeats Golden Anchor Win
The Battle of Atlantic on the playing fields of Nantucket saw tough competition all day but only the girls soccer team emerged victorious for the Vineyard on Saturday.
New Nursery Faces MVC Scrutiny
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission raised concerns this week about stormwater runoff and nitrogen pollution from the new Jordan’s Nursery.
Rock Opera Has Many Vineyard Roots
A new rock opera that debuted this week at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge has strong Vineyard ties.
Edgartown Cove 40B Housing Project Sent to MVC
The Edgartown zoning board of appeals referred plans for a new housing development to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission this week despite the developer’s assertion that the Islandwide planning agency shouldn’t have jurisdiction over the project.
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Island Sports Pride Is on the Line
The Island Cup and Golden Anchor trophies will be on the line this weekend during the annual Battle in the Atlantic.
Magazine Names New Editor
Nicole Fullin has been named editor of Martha’s Vineyard Magazine, the 41-year-old award-winning magazine owned by the Vineyard Gazette Media Group.
Steamship Considers Outside Assessment of New Reservation System
The Steamship Authority is looking to bring in an outside company to see if its plan to roll out a new reservation system is plausible…
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Celebrates Giving Back
The annual celebration of the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation took place on Tuesday evening at Camp Jabberwocky in Vineyard Haven. The event acknowledged the…
Haunted House Is a Frightful Passion
For two weeks in late October, Martha’s Vineyard Screenprinting shuts down their normal operations to prepare for a distinctly different business venture: a haunted house.…
Islanders to Cast Their Ballots at Midterm Elections
Islanders will weigh in on the governor’s race, Massachusetts’ federal representation in Washington, D.C. and an array of ballot questions at the midterm elections next…
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Halloween Happens
From the October 27, 1995 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: To a number of Vineyard residents, Halloween is no small observance. At Shirley’s Hardware in Vineyard Haven, the staff treat the annual day of Hallow’s Eve as a big event.
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