News Briefs
Friday Afternoon Live
May 28, 2020
A Zoom performance to celebrate senior theatre students takes place Friday, May 29 at 4 p.m.
Island Businesses Launch "Quarantine Kits"
May 28, 2020
Two Island shop owners are teaming up to offer activity kits and gift boxes for families, children and adults.
Young Island Artists Featured Online
May 28, 2020
The Vineyard Conservation Society’s annual Art of Conservation exhibition, a juried arts competition for Island students, is now online.
Sail MV Launches Campaign
May 27, 2020
Sail Martha's Vineyard, also known as Sail MV, aims to raise $200,000 for youth sailing programs.
Trustees to Reopen Beach Gatehouses
May 27, 2020
June 2 is the reopening date for the beach gatehouses at Norton Point and on Chappaquiddick, according to the Trustees of Reservations.
5-Minute Plays Debut Online
May 27, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse is posting the winning entries in its five-minute play contest, which drew nearly 30 submissions last month.
Chilmark Voter Deadline Looms
May 26, 2020
Chilmark residents have until this Friday to register to vote in the town election June 10.
Motorcycle Crash Injures Operator
May 25, 2020
A West Tisbury man was flown off-Island for treatment Sunday after he was injured in a motorcycle accident off North Road, Chilmark police said
MVYouth Grants $150,000 to Child Care Providers
May 23, 2020
An emergency fund established by MVYouth to support early childcare providers on the Vineyard has awarded $150,000, the organization announced.
County Names New Airport Commissioner
May 22, 2020
The Dukes County commission voted to appoint Robert Zeltzer to the Martha’s Vineyard airport commission at a meeting Wednesday.
Local Candidate Discussions Go Online
May 22, 2020
The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard is holding its candidate discussions on Zoom, with no audience participation.
Island Youth Summit Tackles Climate Change
May 20, 2020
Students, educators and Mass Audubon staff hold their Youth Climate Summit online next week. The event is open to Island students in 5th-12th grade.