Chilmark Discusses Ripple Effect of Aquinnah Bingo Hall
Landry Harlan

Chilmark selectmen Tuesday evening discussed asking the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to review plans by the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to build a bingo hall on tribal land in neighboring Aquinnah.

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Tribe's Casino Plans Stay Mostly Under Wraps

An Aquinnah selectman met with the chairman of the Wampanoag tribe to discuss the current status of the bingo hall project. But there were few new details.

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Tribe Responds to Town Letter Over Planned Bingo Hall

An exchange of correspondence has begun between Aquinnah selectmen and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) over the tribe’s planned class II gambling facility in the town.

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Dancing to Drumbeat of Tradition

With a festive panoply of traditional songs, dance, food — and one marriage proposal — the Wampanoag Tribe hosted its annual powwow this weekend.

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Selectmen Seek Meeting With Tribe on Bingo Hall

Aquinnah selectmen sent a letter to the chairman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) this week requesting a meeting to discuss the bingo hall.

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Wampanoag Tribe Announces Partner in Bingo Hall Venture

The gaming arm of the Wampanoag Tribe announced Wednesday that it will partner with an Oklahoma tribe to open a bingo hall in Aquinnah.

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Wampanoag Tribe Showcases History, Culture at Annual Potluck
Landry Harlan

The sound of drums and smell of venison stew greeted visitors to the old Aquinnah town hall Sunday evening for the third annual Wampanoag New Year celebration.

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Vineyard Tribe Chairman Introduces Senator Warren
John H. Kennedy

The chairman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) introduced U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren before a closely watched speech this week.

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Supreme Court Clears Way for Tribe to Build Bingo Hall
John H. Kennedy

On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to wade into the Wampanoag casino case, tribal leaders said this week they are ready to move ahead with plans to build a bingo hall on the Island.

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U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Hear Casino Case
John H. Kennedy

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to wade into the legal fight over the Aquinnah tribe’s gaming aspirations, clearing the way for an electronic bingo facility on Martha’s Vineyard.

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