News Briefs
Census Deadline Extended
October 8, 2020
The deadline to be included in the 2020 United States census has been extended to Oct. 31.
WMVY Seeks Community Support for New Home
October 8, 2020
Fundraising for the new studio and offices is 40 per cent completed, according to an announcement from the Island radio station.
Jaws Returns to Edgartown
October 8, 2020
Edgartown Cinemas is reopening for the weekend with recent movies and a Sunday-afternoon screening of Jaws.
Kelley House Transfers Licenses
October 6, 2020
Edgartown has set Oct. 20 as a public hearing date for the Kelley House’s new liquor license after the hotel changed owners late last week.
Tisbury Eyes Future of Harbor Shoreline
October 3, 2020
A Zoom meeting Thursday looks at what it will take to make the shoreline of Vineyard Haven Harbor resilient over the next 50 years.
Library Given Grand Piano
October 3, 2020
Pianist and former Island restaurateur David Crohan has donated a Mason and Hamlin grand piano to the Edgartown Library.
Beach Road Project Gets Public Airing
October 3, 2020
Tisbury selectmen meet on Zoom Wednesday with the state highway department and the contractor performing work on Beach Road.
Trump Flag Vandalized
October 1, 2020
A New York avenue resident had his Trump flag vandalized, according to Oak Bluffs police.
Swift Response Leads to Safe Rescue of Kiteboarder
September 30, 2020
A kiteboarder who was swept out to sea in strong winds was rescued by Edgartown and Oak Bluffs fire and rescue boats Wednesday.
Missing Elderly Man Is Found
September 29, 2020
An all-out search effort by Edgartown police, fire, EMS Monday evening was successful.
New Farm Bureau Forms on Island
September 29, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Farm Bureau is the state's first new county farm bureau in 40 years.
Short Film Festival Opens Thursday
September 28, 2020
The Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to the Martha's Vineyard Film Center for the 16th year.