First-Time Derby Fisherman Takes Home Grand Prize
David Gerhardt, an angler from Louisiana who traveled to Martha’s Vineyard for the first time this month, won the top prize in the annual fishing derby Sunday.
Community Services Celebrates Opening of New Campus
On Friday, hundreds gathered to help officially open the new Martha’s Vineyard Community Services building.
Anonymous Donor Gives $3 Million to Planned Indigenous Shelter
An anonymous donor gifted $3 million to Kinship Heals, bringing the nonprofit a step closer to realizing its vision for Aquinnah Headwaters, a shelter and healing center for Native survivors of violence.
MVC Denies Katama Meadows
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted Thursday night to deny the Katama Meadows subdivision in Edgartown, dealing the Utah-based land owners their latest defeat in nearly a decade of efforts to develop the 54-acre property they purchased for $6.6 million in 2017.
Former Fire Chief’s Lawsuit Ended for Financial Reasons
Gregory Leland, who led the department for four years until he was put on leave in 2024 and later fired, wrote to the Gazette last week to say he believed his case against the town for discrimination was strong, but ran out of steam for financial reasons.
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Calling Tiles and Making Friends
On Saturday, 60 mahjong players (59 women and 1 man) gathered at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury for the first Islandwide tournament.
Grants Awarded to Combat Pollution and Climate Change
Nearly half a million dollars in regional environmental grants were awarded on Thursday to three organizations working to manage the impact of climate change, pollution…
Taking Steps to Stop Hunger
Sunday marks the 36th annual Martha’s Vineyard CROP Hunger Walk, a three-mile walk to raise money to fight hunger on the Island and around the…
Derby Heads Into the Final Weekend
The 81st Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, which concludes on Saturday at the final weigh-in, has been notable for some sluggish days at…
Calls for New Bedford Service Gain Support of Steamship GM
Alex Krsyka, who took over leadership of the Steamship in January, said Tuesday that he wanted to see New Bedford become a regular ferry destination…
Boston Man Charged in Alleged Rape at State Police Barracks
Edward Joseph Brown, 27, entered the not guilty plea during a virtual hearing in the Edgartown District Court on Tuesday. Prosecutors claim that Mr. Brown…
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The first game of Base Ball (National) ever played in this village came off last Saturday afternoon, between the “Regulars” and “True Blues,” both of this town.
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