Mary Oliver
The wind wags its many tails. And in the evening the piled firewood shifts a little, longing to be on its way. —Mary Oliver
October 20, 2017
District Court Judge Reduces Bail in Fentanyl Case
Alexander Carlson, 30, of Edgartown, was arraigned in Edgartown district court Friday on charges of trafficking in fentanyl and resisting arrest.
In Vineyard Skies: Crescent Moon and Saturn
A thin crescent moon appears low in the southwestern sky Sunday night.
Citizen Group Launches Hospital Survey
A concerned citizen group launched a community survey this week to gauge public opinion about an array of issues at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Island Lacks Abortion Access
For Vineyard women looking to terminate a pregnancy, the only option is to go off Island. A Rural Scholars study is looking at reproductive health issues, including abortion access.
Judge Denies Request to Halt Squibnocket Causeway
A superior court judge has denied a request for a preliminary injunction to block the Squibnocket causeway project.
Deer Season Brings New Options for Hunters
Island boards of health and a nonprofit partner are rolling out a new program to help hunters donate and process venison on the Island.
Long Lost Trench Knife Resurfaces Along With War Memories
How Nelson Bryant, U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, 508th parachute infantry regiment, lost his trench knife in combat is quite a story.
Land Bank Revenues: Oct. 13
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $76,613 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 9 to Oct. 15
Miles and Julie Jaffe purchased 61 Stonewall Road in Chilmark from Miriam, Rachel, Susannah and Daniel A. Sagan for $1,900,000 on Oct. 11.
Chappy Town Column: Oct. 20
The On Time 3 made the trip to Vineyard Haven Sunday during the few hours that Nantucket Sound was not shrouded in fog.
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 20
As in true New England fashion the weather has gone from 70 degrees to 45 degrees in less than twenty four hours.
Meditations of Peace
The Interfaith community will present a program of poetry, music and song at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 4p.m.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 20
I’m still getting used to Island living. I actually walked on a beach for the first time in three years. Sand in my shoes.
Aquinnah Town Column: Oct. 20
Autumn weather has arrived, with temperatures in the low 30s during the night and reaching the high 60s during the day.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 20
Another year is in the books for the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby.
West Tisbury Town Column: Oct. 20
Despite the Saturday washout, the weekend weather weather allowed for plenty of outdoor work to get done.
Deadly Doses
An arrest this week of a man coming off the ferry with what police allege was one hundred and three grams of the dangerous narcotic fentanyl should be a wake-up call to anyone who doubts we have a serious problem on Martha’s Vineyard.
When in the Now, Angels Are Everywhere
Those angels, you know, they are crafty buggers. Appearing in all sorts of disguise.
The Flag in the Drawer
The old woman finds it necessary to once again refold the colorful cloth.
A-Plus Emergency Response
Accidents happen. It takes accidents to see how lucky we are to have a community with a team from Tri-town, through emergency into ICU to provide aid.
Run for the Light
The Gay Head 10K Race Committee thanks the Martha’s Vineyard community for making the fifth annual Gay Head 10K road race such a success.
Food Pantry Angels
The Island Food Pantry expresses thanks to the summer residents who stopped by the pantry and our purple boxes.
Clothing Swap
On behalf of the Edgartown lLibrary, we would like to thank volunteers and businesses that made our clothing swap such a success.
Wedding Bells
There was a quiet but pretty wedding at the Parsonage on Saturday afternoon, when one of our popular clerks Albion Alley entered the matrimonial ranks.
Ukulele Meets Kansas City Swing with Victor and Penny
Victor and Penny, a duo that bills themselves as a Musical Time Capsule and brings to life both the music and origins of Kansas City swing, will perform at Alex’s Place on Sunday and the Port Hunter on Saturday.
Wild Food Challenge Invites Even the Tame
Eight years ago Billy Manson had a vision — to have the Vineyard go wild.
Touch a Truck
Vineyard Montessori School is hosting Truckin’ MV on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please Adopt Us
An angel arrived at the shelter last week to provide a forever home for the elderly feline Faith.
Falling in Love With Fall
Fall is definitely my favorite season. The light is simply fantastic. The only exception is driving east in the morning or west in the afternoon.
Hummingbird Identification
If you think sandpipers and sparrows are difficult to identify, you have not tried hummingbirds.
Lobster Molting Is a Journey of Recycling
Lobsters are “indeterminate growers” meaning that they grow their entire life.
Selectmen Look to Keep Gun Stores, Recreational Marijuana Off Main Street
Tisbury selectmen this week said they would pursue zoning regulations to keep gun stores and retail marijuana sales out of the downtown area.
Drug Arrest Nets Large Quantity of Fentanyl
An Edgartown man is being held on $100,000 bail following a Monday arrest for allegedly trafficking in fentanyl, a deadly narcotic that is used as a substitute for heroin.
SSA Will Limit Truck Size on Early-Morning Freight Runs
Boat line governors voted Tuesday to limit the size of trucks on the 5:30 a.m. freight run to the Vineyard to less than 40 feet in the summer months.
Red Stocking Time
Red Stocking applications are now available at locations around the Island.
Edgartown Welcomes New Dredge
Edgartown’s new $600,000 dredge has arrived and is ready for action, dredge committee members told the town selectmen.
Hello, Deirdre
Julianna and Laine Scott of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Deirdre Harding Scott, born Oct. 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Probation Agreement Reached in Rape Case
A Blackstone man charged with rape and indecent assault and battery was placed on three years of probation Monday.
Eversource Protest Draws a Crowd
A mix of Islanders gathered Sunday to protest the plan to apply herbicides under power lines on Martha’s Vineyard this week.
If the Key Fits; Derby Grand Prize Winners Are Crowned
Trish Lyman of Edgartown won a new car and John Stasiuk of Northford, Connn., took home a new boat at the derby awards ceremony held Sunday.
VTA Receives Large Grant for Electric Buses
The Vineyard Transit Authority has received a $1.2 million federal grant to move forward with a project to add electric buses to its fleet.
Firefighters Knock Down Oak Bluffs House Fire
Oak Bluffs firefighters quickly put out a fire in a house off New York avenue Friday afternoon. There was nobody at the home at the time of the fire.
Art of Listening Is Key Component to Making Lasting Jewelry
For Richard Hamilton, the process of creating jewelry starts with listening to his customers’ stories. At age 67, he mostly works on commissions now, but his work is also featured on the Island at Claudia Jewelry and Driftwood.
Welcome, Louie
Sarah and Taylor Ives of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Louie Raymond Ives, born Oct. 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Benjamin Arrives
Allyne C.C. Siria and Kildare Bruno Siria of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Chaves Cardoso Siria, born Oct. 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
