News Briefs
Chris Aring-Sharkovitz Celebration of Life
March 13, 2024
A celebration of life for Christopher Aring-Sharkovitz will be held Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
Science Fair Winner Advances to State Tournament
March 13, 2024
Juniors Elliot Stead and Jacksun Engler represented the regional high school at the Massachusetts Region V Science and Engineering Fair held at Bridgewater State University on March 2.
New Park Pitched in Vineyard Haven
March 13, 2024
Vineyard Wind’s plans to build an observation tower next to the Tisbury Marine Terminal on Beach Road have been swapped out in favor of helping to fund a new public park and beach area.
Lip Syncing for a Cause
March 12, 2024
Friends of Family Planning will host a lip sync contest to benefit the organization on Friday, March 22 at the Loft in Oak Bluffs.
Klingensmith to Step Down from Dukes County Commission
March 11, 2024
James Klingensmith will step down Tuesday following his planned move to Oak Bluffs.
Pump Breakdown Sidelines Sankaty
March 11, 2024
Trips aboard the ferry were cancelled Monday after its steering gear pumps were out of sync.
NAACP to Hold Forum on Microaggression
March 11, 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Branch of the NAACP will hold a panel discussion, Subtle Acts of Microaggression, on Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m., at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center.
Cap Cod 5 Celebrates Teachers
March 11, 2024
Cape Cod 5 recently welcomed local public-school teachers to their headquarters for a reception celebrating the 24th Annual Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants Awards.
Night Out for Nonprofits
March 11, 2024
MVYRADIO is hosting its fourth annual Night Out for Nonprofits on Saturday, March 16. The event takes place at the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs.
West Tisbury Hires New Accountant
March 7, 2024
West Tisbury will have a new town accountant as of April 1, after the town voted to appointed Island resident Chelsea Joiner to succeed longtime town accountant Bruce Stone, following his retirement.
Tisbury Finance Committee Seeks Short-Term Member
March 7, 2024
The town of Tisbury’s finance and advisory committee is looking for a temporary member, following the resignation of committee member John Oliver last year.
Please Adopt Us
March 6, 2024
We couldn’t be happier: mother/daughter Great Danes, Astra and Ursa, have been adopted together by a family that adores Danes. Looks like they've found their forever home.