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Water is an essential ingredient for the existence of life as we know it. Water is the only substance naturally present on the earth that exists in...
This past June I went back to Bimini in the Bahamas to see old friends and to locate a few places that I visit in my dreams. One afternoon I rode my...
On the west end of Edgartown a 350-acre plot of land called Pohogonot Farm is nestled deep in the scrub oak forest on the south shore of Martha’s...
Regional high school students start classes later than usual this year, but the fall athletes are already on the fields preparing for the upcoming...
When I fell and broke my wrist in early August, my normal hectic routine — daily tennis, regular kayaking, and too many hours working at the...
B.E.T. recently held its annual party at Hook’s (formerly Lola’s) in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. The evening was illuminated by a starlit sky,...
The following letter was sent to the Chilmark selectmen: We read about your consideration of requests to lift the prohibition on liquor sale by our...
The following letter was sent to the Chilmark selectmen: The request for allowing eating establishments to obtain liquor licenses is troubling. The...
Recent newspaper articles and letters applauding the success of the roundabout are both premature and shortsighted.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and thought-provoking lead section of the August 16 Gazette. Such a fine and in-depth look at the...
A while ago, my daughter tried to put an outbuilding on her property in West Tisbury. She was told she did not meet zoning and was refused a permit....
Oftentimes we find new reasons why our Island life is unique and special while we understand that many feel we also make some sacrifices. All too...