News Briefs
Brazilian Murder Suspect Arrested in Edgartown
October 1, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thursday arrested 31-year-old Hiago Ornela Da Silva, who is wanted for homicide in Brazil.
Ladyfest Heads Indoors
September 29, 2023
Organizers behind the event, which is a fundraiser for Connect to End Violence, announced Friday that it will now take place inside the Ritz Cafe and Dos Mas.
Free Online Tutoring Offered by Libraries
September 29, 2023
Through a new partnership, the Martha's Vineyard Library Association offers free online tutoring and homework help to all local library cardholders.
Please Adopt Us
September 27, 2023
There are no adoptions to report this week but our featured pets are Peter and Teddy, one-year-old, black male rabbits who are brothers.
Edgartown Awards North Wharf Bid
September 26, 2023
Plans to make Edgartown’s North Wharf more resilient in the face of climate change received a green light Monday.
Flu Clinics Begin at Hospital
September 25, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital will hold a flu clinic on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
West Tisbury Schedules Fall Town Meeting
September 22, 2023
West Tisbury will hold a fall special town meeting in November to consider funding a program incentivizing town residents to build affordable housing on their property, along with a series of minor funding articles.
Water Bottle Refill Stations Added
September 21, 2023
Vineyard Conservation Society (VCS) has announced expansion of its Tap Map water bottle refill station network to seven new locations.
Please Adopt Us
September 20, 2023
Brothers Peter and Teddy are one-year old, black male rabbits and these beauties are our featured pets of the week.
Juli Vanderhoop Chosen for Creative Living Award
September 16, 2023
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation has selected Juli Vanderhoop as the recipient of its 40th Creative Living Award.
MVC, Oak Bluffs Score Climate Change Grants
September 15, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Commission and town of Oak Bluffs have been awarded grants from the state for projects to help bolster the Island against climate change.
Accessible Nature Walks Offered This Month
September 14, 2023
Healthy Aging MV, the Martha's Vineyard Falls Prevention Coalition and TrailsMV are partnering to sponsor guided walks at three of the Island's conservation areas as part of Falls Prevention Awareness Month.