Nature & Science

In Vineyard Skies

Say Goodbye to Jupiter

Mark Alan Lovewell
The brightest planet in our evening sky is about to disappear, or for many of us, it is already gone. The brilliant planet Jupiter is getting so close to the western horizon after sunset you may miss it. Jupiter was a sentinel in our evening sky for...

erosion

climate change

Nature & Science
tent
Megan Dooley

Colorful cocktail dresses and navy blazers stood out against the dusty brown parking lots of the West Tisbury Agricultural Hall Monday night, as...

In Vineyard Skies

The appearance of these three planets promises to be a big astronomical event this summer. Take some time to watch in the nights ahead.

Nature & Science, In Vineyard Skies

Temperature: Precip. Day Max. Min. Inches. Fº Fº July 16 76 69 .03 July 17 87 73 .00 July 18 89 70 .00 July 19 87 64 .00 July 20 86...

Nature & Science

Rob Bierregaard began researching osprey on Martha’s Vineyard in 1969. Since then, he has been investigating the habits and migrations of these...

The Fishermen
Harvey Russell
Mark Alan Lovewell

This is the weekend of the 24th annual Monster Shark Tournament and as many as 120 recreational fishing boats are expected in Oak Bluffs harbor....

Bird News
cormorant
Susan B. Whiting

Greater shearwaters are a pelagic species of bird. They spend a very small percentage of their life on land. The short time they are on terra firma...

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