When Not Casting, Follow the Fillet
When a bluefish or bonito crosses the scale at the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby headquarters in Edgartown, the angler who caught it must answer a question: “Would you like to donate to the fillet program?”
Island Babysitter Pleads Not Guilty to Murder
Aimee Cotton pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge of murder connected to the death of Frank Rodenbaugh.
Question Eight Takes Aim at Marijuana Sales
A ballot question at the Nov. 3 election seeks to roll back the legalization of recreational marijuana stores in Massachusetts and could, in the process, cut off the Island’s current access to legal marijuana.
New Water Taxi to New Bedford Proposed
For 40 years, Islander Hugh Taylor has had the idea for a water taxi from Menemsha to New Bedford. This year, he is working to make the plan a reality.
Students Walk Out Over Cornell Case
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School students and faculty staged a walkout protest Thursday in solidarity with Jane Doe, the woman who has accused seven men of gang raping her at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024.
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Scientists Study Erosion at Aquinnah Cliffs
The annual Coastal Conference highlighted work at the Gay Head Cliffs and other research going on around the Vineyard.
No Decision Yet on Katama Meadows
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission spent nearly three hours weighing positive and negative aspects of the proposed Katama Meadows subdivision Thursday night, without arriving at a…
Barbecue Maestro Cooks Up a Memoir
The title of his most recent book rings true: Steven Raichlen is indeed a Man on Fire, both in his work and on the page.
Welcome Back Wild Food Challenge
The Local Wild Food Challenge takes place on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury, from noon to 5 p.m.
Gazette Building Undergoes Renovations
The Vineyard Gazette office in Edgartown is undergoing external renovations to improve the structure and drainage of the building.
Full Speed Ahead to the Car-B-Q
Antique car enthusiasts across the Island are revving their engines for the Vineyard Gazette’s Car-B-Q Classic auto show this weekend.
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