News Briefs
Celebration of Life for Ron Rappaport
May 29, 2025
There will be a celebration of his life for Ron Rappaport on Saturday, May 31, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
Fly Rod Catch and Release Tourney
May 28, 2025
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club will host its 33rd fly rod striped bass catch and release tournament, beginning the evening of Saturday, May 31.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 25
May 28, 2025
John Bianchi Trust and JB Family Trust purchased 18 Katama Drive in Edgartown from Nancy J. Quilan and Ione Malloy for $1,850,000 on May 19.
Madison Arrives
May 28, 2025
Emilyanne and Trey Rasmussen, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Jean Rasmussen, born on May 11 at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Great Pond Foundation Hosts Open House
May 22, 2025
The Great Pond Foundation is hosting a an open house and tour of it new laboratory in Vineyard Haven on Friday, May 23 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Creative Living Award Nominations Open
May 22, 2025
Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2025 Creative Living Award.
Camp Meeting Association Appoints General Manager
May 22, 2025
The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association has appointed Kim Rielly as its general manager.
Gymnastics Team Takes Home the Gold
May 22, 2025
Five Island gymnasts at Island Gymnastics won first place as a team at the Get Your Feet Wet Grand Finale last weekend in Bourne.
Tisbury Falls Prey to Scam
May 21, 2025
The Tisbury select board this week learned the town has lost $16,000 to a fraudster who changed the payment information for a vendor’s invoice.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 11
May 21, 2025
Deborah A. Hills purchased 68 Sixth street North in Edgartown from Manuel Road. Jardin for $275,000 on May 12.
Planets and Moon
May 16, 2025
There are two visible planets in the evening sky and two visible in the morning sky. The planets Jupiter and Mars appear in the western sky after sunset with Jupiter being the closest to the horizon. Jupiter is brilliant and easy to find, residing in the setting zodiacal constellation Taurus. Don't wait too long. The planet sets around 10 p.m.
Mars may be your easiest find, as it is a good deal higher in the western sky. The planet is in the zodiacal constellation Cancer and doesn't set until well after midnight.